Have you ever declined a request for hosting meetings at home because you just don’t know how to do it? Worried you won’t be able to accommodate a large amount of people? Or maybe you’re uncomfortable with having someone other than close friends and family inside your home? Read on because I’m going to show you exactly how to do…
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I’m a sucker for hues of rich plums, royal violets, deep burgundy and midnight blues. In fact, violets, purples, periwinkle are a new trend for weddings in 2019, replacing rustic and pastel hues. This elegant purple jewel-toned tablescape could be recreated for a dinner party, wedding or elegant celebration, making it really versatile. The Place Setting Used many times in…
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It’s inevitable – this time of year is when we look to make changes, start fresh, improve our lives and re-prioritize goals. Personally, I’m looking to stay more organized this year. Key word there – stay. I’m already pretty organized, but keeping it up can be a challenge for me. That’s why I’ve declared 2019 The Year of Pantry Organization….
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I was never a big fan of New Year’s Eve until I started hosting my own dinner parties. In the past I always thought it was such a let down of a night, maybe because the build-up to midnight is so over-exaggerated and the decline after the revelry was so severe. But, that all changed when I took charge of…
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After hosting over a few dozen dinner parties, sometimes it’s hard to come up with a unique theme for each one. I’ve been inspired by a color, a pattern, a decor style, an era of time or a particular country. For my husband’s office party this year, the food was my muse – I knew everyone like Italian cuisine, and…
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