Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
Looking forward to New Years Eve? This dinner party design I created for The Party Dress magazine is perfect for ringing in the new year or celebrating a special birthday. The idea was to work with a plaid theme, but I didn’t want to do the flannel, rustic, or traditional red that has been done… Read More
It’s official – we’ve decided to host our annual Christmas cocktail party, and the invitations are sent. Last year we did not host it because there were lots of transitions going on with jobs and moves and lives {friend’s, not ours} and it sort of seemed like the end of an era. After-all, we’ve been… Read More
You know by now how much I love a “build your own” toppings bar as you’ve seen my chili bar, my shortcakes dessert bar, and my banana split bar. Well, I have another for you today – a Hummus Toppings bar that will have you entertaining stylishly but easily. The concept is simple: make your… Read More
I love cheese…all types, all flavors, all forms. My husband loves meat…all types, all flavors, all forms. What better way to appease both palates than by serving up a Cheese & Charcuterie spread?! That’s what we did over the summer, and this is how it turned out. There’s something for everyone and there’s also something… Read More
Football season is in full swing and every Saturday I see friends posting on Facebook, pictures of their tailgating fun. Being from North Carolina originally, college sports is a BIG deal with teams like Duke, UNC, NC State, and my Alma Mater, ECU. I wish we had more opportunities to go to some of the… Read More
I’ve got a UNIQUE idea for you beer lovers out there, that would be perfect for a mans birthday, a casual weekend gathering, or fun football/tailgate party ‘activity’. With the popularity of flavored beers I thought it would be fun to set up your own Beer Flavoring bar so guests could mix their own. The… Read More
by Aleah and Nick Get togethers, whether with a group of friends to mark a special celebration or an impromptu dinner for two, should be special and memorable. As we prepare to say farewell to the long warm days of summer, we look forward to celebrating and entertaining in an effortless fashion with a more… Read More
Are you ready for Fall? I am SO ready for cooler weather, a normal schedule, and all the seasonal entertaining opportunities that come with it. That’s why I decided to create some ideas for a rustic Autumn supper, inspired by these fall invitations at PaperDirect. I often say what a great starting point an invitation… Read More
Today I’m sharing an idea that you can use for Fall or Winter entertaining, as well as a timely idea for Super Bowl & other Football gatherings. I thought, ‘what could be more hearty, manly, and versatile than a chili bar?’ I didn’t want to do a chili tasting or cook-off because I think most… Read More
This photo shoot makes me want to jump right in and spend the weekend with friends gabbing around that table! The simple rustic setting is the perfect background for a wine and cheese themed dinner party. Created for an inspiration shoot by Alchemy Fine Events & Enchanted Dream Weddings, the combination of rustic neutrals with… Read More
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