Do you avoid crowded restaurants and prix fix menus on Valentine’s Day like me? I always feel rushed and in a hurry to eat until the next batch of customers come through. That’s why I wait until another night to celebrate Valentine’s Day, or better, yet, I serve dinner at home. Here’s how to set your very own romantic Valentine’s…
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Buttery Spritz Cookies
All of my friends and family know that I don’t really enjoy baking. I usually end up with store-bought goodies or ask for help. This is exactly what happened for my Galentine’s Lunch – I enlisted the help of one of my best friends, Katie, who is an amazing baker, to step in and make something sweet. She delivered big…
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Instant Pot Nordstrom Tomato Soup
The most-requested recipe and most-ordered dish at Nordstrom’s Cafes is their world-famous Tomato Basil Soup. Their soup is available by the jar at select Nordstrom locations. If you don’t live by a Nordstrom restaurant, however, you may not have been able to enjoy this incredible dish. You’re in luck, however, because I’ve adapted the original recipe: Instant Pot Nordstrom Tomato…
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A Sweet Galentine’s Lunch
What could be more charming than honoring your best gal friends with a fun lunch and a special surprise gift for Valentine’s Day? It really is the perfect time to show your girlfriends some love and celebrate these vital relationships that mean so much to our well-being. See how I collaborated with my friend, Julia Winter, a well-known jewelry maker…
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White Sofa Tricks – How to Keep Them Clean and Bright!
One of the questions I get asked all of the time is why I have white sofas in my living room if I entertain so much. Truth is, when I was remodeling my living room a few years ago, I discovered a little secret that changed my thinking on this. It’s a clever interior designer’s tip that I had never…
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