Inspired by a 50th Wedding Anniversary Whether youâre planning a milestone anniversary, a reunion, or a big holiday bash, here are tips for hosting a large party that feels personal and joyful. All inspired by a 50th wedding anniversary party. Recently, we attended Cindy and Kevinâs 50th wedding anniversary, and it was such a beautiful […]
A magical night of good friends, beautiful wine and delicious homemade soups! What could be better? Well, if I didn’t have to do any of the work would be better. But what would be worse? The worst would be that I wasn’t at the gathering! My friend Julie (who recently moved to Oregon) hosted her […]
I was blessed this week to entertain twice in my home. Catching up with friends before the crazy holidays are upon us was the goal. But hosting two back-to-back evenings can be stressful. These are my 5 Go-To Tips for Stress-Free Fall Gatherings. Tip #1 Simplify the Menu A simple menu ensures three things in […]
Whether a casual barbeque for neighbors, a girlsâ happy hour or dinner with friends, there are several go-to entertaining pieces I find myself using time and time again. Youâve probably seen most of these tried and true pieces over the years (meaning Iâm not sharing anything new!). As I was preparing for a small gathering […]
There is nothing more fun than constructing a charcuterie board for guests. And with upcoming patriotic holidays, entertainment might be on the horizon. This time I’m doing something a little different – using charcuterie cups for individual servings instead of a board. Cute disposable cups and picks come in a kit which I purchased from […]
If you’ve been on this journey with me for very long, you know there is nothing I love more than tea. Okay, you might also know there are some things I love as much as tea đ. In fact, almost every time I post a baking recipe, there is a cup of tea along side. […]
I was fortunate enough to stumble across the set up for a sunshine themed party this week. It was so cute and the ladies who organized it did such a great job, I wanted to share. Here is what they did. Tablescape The tablescape design was simple, but the bright yellow forsythia and napkins made […]
I wasn’t quite sure how to title this post. Mediterranean appetizers? Mediterranean happy hour? Mediterranean board? So I came up with Mediterranean Bites. But any of those descriptors work. The goal was to create a tasty and unique way to host an afternoon gettogether. This week I hosted a small group of gals for an […]
The hustle and bustle of holiday season is not for me. I donât attend a lot of parties, bake cookies or do much decking of the halls. But, a simple comfort meal homemade with love? And sharing the meal with our neighbors? Yes, please. Beef and bean chili in the slow cooker, homemade cornbread muffins […]
Our dear friend Gail had a big birthday party over the weekend and we were lucky enough to be invited. Her beloved family members threw a Pinterest worthy birthday party none of us will ever forget. You might remember our dear friend Gail from our big Death Valley trip last year. The same gang celebrated […]