Summer is made for alfresco dining! What’s even more enjoyable this time of year is finding ways to celebrate with a small, intimate group of friends outdoors and create a memorable experience. That’s why when Yankee Candle came to me (full disclosure, I am a Yankee Candle Ambassador) with their new Signature Collection, I knew this would be the perfect…
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Alfresco Dining: How to Set an Easy Table
If you followed me for anytime now, you may have noticed that alfresco dining is my absolute favorite way to entertain and serve a meal. Most of the year in Phoenix, at least, it’s possible to do this and it’s uncommon to find a restaurant here that doesn’t have some sort of outdoor patio or seating area. Once the summer…
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Why You Need to Refresh Your Master Closet
I never knew I needed a master closet refresh until I did my own. Let me tell you – this was an absolute game changer for me! I’ll explain. A few months ago I was approached by three friends of mine, all experts in the fashion and beauty industry, who were starting a new company. They decided to join forces…
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How to Dress up a Backyard Patio Table
Here in Phoenix, we are coming into prime alfresco dining season – Spring! Our weather is warming up, but the nights are still cool, so everyone (and their mother!) is yearning to get outside and enjoy dining outdoors. I absolutely love this time of year and take every chance I can get to have dinner in my backyard, and setting…
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The Best Baking Hacks, Tips and Tricks
While I love sharing things I’ve learned with years of entertaining, I’m also usually the first to admit my shortcomings. And without a doubt, baking has to be one of the things that has always challenged me. Naturally, as someone who loves to entertain and considers herself rather resourceful, I have developed ways over the years to make baking as…
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