It’s no surprise that we take full advantage of our gorgeous weather here in Arizona. Entertaining outdoors is just a way of life in the desert and a lot of my table decor is used year-round, both inside and outside. Having a pool is essential in Phoenix and I love to plan dinners right next to it – here’s my…
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Bookshelf Styling: 5 Tips to Refresh Your Space Like a Pro
No, I’m not a decorator and I don’t pretend to be one. For big changes in my house, I turn to a real interior designer, however, I am pretty good at small DIY projects around the home to update a space. Read on for 5 tips and tricks to bookshelf styling that will help you refresh any space into a…
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Poolside Entertaining: Summer Patio Ideas
Finally! Summer is here and we can entertain poolside and enjoy time with family and friends outdoors in our backyard! It gets pretty hot here in Arizona, but almost everyone has a pool to dive into and we do as much cooking and grilling outside as we can, which helps keep our indoor kitchens cool. Partnering with West Elm, I’m…
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Mexican Harvest Summer Salad
I’m always looking for ways to lighten my meals during the warm summer – enter my Mexican Harvest Summer Salad, which takes the freshest seasonal produce for a beautiful and satisfying meal. Who wants super heavy dishes when it’s hot outside? No one wants to cook for a long time in a warm kitchen only to feel bloated and overloaded…
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Holiday Hosting at Home #8: Patriotic Parties
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog hop with my entertaining blogger friends, Holliday from Denver, and Holly from Utah, but we’re back now! After a busy spring, we have jumped right back into the summer entertaining season to give you inspiration on ideas for decorating your tables for patriotic parties. These tables can be used all summer…
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