entertaining

Holiday House Guests

For many of us, the holidays mean welcoming family into our home for several days. As it has often been easier to have our family come to…

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  • A Christmas Classic

    A Christmas Classic

    Do you believe in magic? I do! At least the magic of the Christmas season. It brings out the child in all of us, regardless of age…. More

  • Blue & Gold Ball – 150 years

    Blue & Gold Ball – 150 years

    When my dear friend, Lisa, asked me to help her co-chair the largest fundraiser for our children’s school…I knew we would make a great team! But, it… More

  • Entertaining Staple

    Entertaining Staple

    When the weather is nice, my husband and I like to catch up on our day on the back patio. I’ll usually put a few things together… More

  • Cheers to Love

    Cheers to Love

    February has arrived and with it a heightened focus on hearts, pink (or red), valentines, cupid and those sweet little candies. It’s a month that bridges us… More

  • The Color Purple – A Party

    The Color Purple – A Party

    You’ve probably heard by now that the Pantone Color of the Year is Ultra Voilet, a dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade. This vibrant color conveys originality,… More

  • Summer Dinner Party

    Summer Dinner Party

    Summer entertaining should be easy and breezy, not overly stressful. Yet, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a little dressed up. Since setting the table happens before… More

  • Holiday at Home

    Holiday at Home

    As I prepare to get the house ready for the Christmas holiday, I like to look back to see what I did the year before. Over the… More

  • Fall Entertaining

    Fall Entertaining

    An intimate dinner party this weekend was an opportunity to test drive some Thanksgiving ideas. I always pull out my Spode Woodland this time of year, as… More

  • Bowling Birthday Party

    Bowling Birthday Party

    We celebrated a birthday in our house this weekend. My youngest son turned 12, so we decided to take him and his group of friends bowling! The… More