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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Elegant Italian Holiday Dinner Party
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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Holiday Hosting at Home #6: Christmas Tables, Decor, Recipes and More
I’ve had the fortune of meeting some very talented entertaining influencers who enjoy hosting friends and family as much as I do. Two ladies from Utah and Colorado, Holly and Holliday, have joined me to bring together a fun blog hop: Holiday Hosting at Home. We’re showing you inspirational and creative ideas for Christmas tables, decor, recipes and more. If you would like…
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White Winter Wonderland Brunch
Here in Arizona, we entertain outdoors in the winter, rather than in the summer. So when I had an opportunity to host a family gathering, I jumped at the chance to create a White Winter Wonderland Brunch. I kept the decor neutral by using lots of white and green, which means I could replicate this tablescape all season long, and…
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Holiday Hosting at Home #5: Christmas Table Settings, Decor, and More
Since I started blogging, I have met other influencers who love hosting friends and family as much as I do. We share the same passion for decorating, creating beautiful tablescapes and memories in our homes and are dedicated to bringing back the art of entertaining. That’s why we came together to bring together a fun blog hop: Holiday Hosting at Home. We’re showing…
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