Mickey Mouse Birthday Party Ideas: A Magical 3rd Birthday Celebration
Mickey Mouse birthday party table decorated with themed tablecloth, red napkins, white plates and Mickey Mouse balloons
Category: Entertaining
Small Get-Together, Big Board: My Easy Trader Joe’s Charcuterie
Entertaining these days looks so much different than it did a few years ago. Not only do I not have the energy I used to have, I find my friends are mostly in the same boat. Friends who are caring for elderly parents. Friends helping adult children. Friends spending time with grandchildren. Life is just […]
Beat the Summer Heat: Create a Cozy Indoor Picnic with Budget-Friendly Walmart Finds
You know I’m all about my patio. If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ve probably heard me gush about our updated backyard more than once. But don’t worry—this isn’t another backyard post. Because once the temperatures climb over 100°, even my new pergola starts to lose a little of its charm. Summer is […]
Hosting a Large Gathering at Home: Timeline, Budget & Entertaining Tips
I’m sharing the woodland baby shower we helped with this weekend along with the planning tips that helped us pull together a large celebration at home. This is going to be a comprehensive post filled with ideas and inspiration for any future gathering you might be planning. In other words, this will be a long […]
A Little April Potpourri: Spring Hosting Ideas, Kitchen Prep & Book Favorites
April was one of those months that felt full in the best way—celebrations, gatherings, fresh inspiration, and just enough kitchen time to remind me it’s still not my favorite place to be. We went to a meeting Saturday and the caterers had this gorgeous fruit skewer tray Nothing complicated—just fresh fruit, a few flowers, and […]
Why I Keep Reaching for These Outdoor Glasses (and What I’d Add Next)
Last week Denisse and I popped into Pottery Barn at the Biltmore and, as usual, I found myself completely drawn in by their table displays. They just know how to make everything feel layered, thoughtful, and beautiful. But what really made me pause this time wasn’t a full tablescape—it was the glassware. I recently picked […]
Three Ways to Celebrate (and What Made Each Special)
This weekend was one for the books. Three completely different celebrations—and somehow, each one felt equally meaningful. From a polished, glam anniversary at All About Me Medical Aesthetics to a lively 40th birthday party at Andrew Z Diamonds and a relaxed, casual brunch cruise on Lake Pleasant – every event had its own personality. But […]
Spring Hosting Staples
Well, the 107° weather seems to be behind us for now—praise the Lord. And this beautiful spring weather lends itself perfectly to last-minute, relaxed, and casual hosting. Recently, we hosted tacos and a few rounds of Flip 7 on an early evening weeknight. And even more last-minute, after a morning walk and a few chores, […]
Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend with Grilled Chicken (and a Modern Take on “Lady Food”)
Maybe you’re planning a Galentine’s get-together and need a little inspiration for what I like to call lady food — something pretty, satisfying, and just indulgent enough. This Trader Joe’s Harvest Blend with Grilled Chicken checks all those boxes. It’s a Greek-inspired grain salad with fresh vegetables, spicy grilled chicken, and a creamy homemade dressing […]
A Laid-Back Cowboy Dinner at Home
This is a little-known fact, but my sisters and I are cowboys. Yep. Well, we are cowboys at heart. We don’t really look much like cowboys, but the fact is we were raised by a cowboy dad and we all kind of dig that vibe. Once in a while, that is. And when my sisters […]