It’s not just gift-giving season, it’s wrapping paper season too! I made my gift list and checked it twice. I finished all my shopping and the package deliveries to my front porch are starting to slow to a crawl. So that only means one thing: time to start wrapping. I adore beautifully wrapped presents. Maybe… Read More My Top Picks for Holiday Gift Wrapping
This dish is a super simple one pan meal that is ready in an hour but is full of flavor. Savory chicken, sweet tomatoes, creamy cannellini beans and fragrant basil all come together to make this meal a one pot wonder and a family favorite in my home. I made this recipe on my Instagram… Read More Crisp Chicken with Sweet Tomatoes & Basil
Move over Thanksgiving and Fall because it is officially time to celebrate my favorite season with this festive list of Christmas activities the whole family can enjoy. The day after Thanksgiving may be the busiest shopping day of the year but it is also the day I officially start, both physically and mentally, celebrating the… Read More My Christmas Bucket List
We all know the holidays will be different this year but that is no excuse to not look cute for the occasion! Are you trying to plan your Thanksgiving outfit this year but not exactly sure what to wear? For me, any holiday outfit has to meet three basic requirements. First, it must be comfortable.… Read More Affordable Thanksgiving Outfits for 2020
There’s no fowl play with these fun Thanksgiving themed games that the whole family can enjoy. In our house, a holiday dinner is not complete without a fun family game (or three). We have done everything from Turkey Day Beer Pong (this was pre-children) to charades (we make our own cards) to a Victorian Christmas… Read More Our Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Day Games
Whether you are hosting a traditional family meal, a casual Friendsgiving, or a intimate dinner for two, these chic fall entertaining essentials will compliment your holiday gathering. As far as I am concerned, the holidays are not cancelled! Though the celebrations may be a bit different this year, by no means will the joy, magic,… Read More A Tasteful Table: 8 Chic Thanksgiving Tablescape Essentials Under $20
Poolside, lakeside, on a patio, or at a park, you can’t go wrong with these delicious cocktail recipes that are perfect for summer entertaining. There is something entirely illogical about our urge to sip boozy drinks while basking in the sun, our bodies in desperate need of hydration. But summer cocktails are delicious and taste… Read More 3 Simple Cocktail Recipes for Summer Sippin’
Normally, red wine and hot weather do not mix well. But this refreshing and bubbly concoction of red wine, fresh fruit, and ginger ale make this summer sangria an warm weather entertaining essential.
Summer is the season for sipping ice cold cocktails in the hot sun. A dear friend of mine served this refreshing cucumber mint lemonade cocktail at a pool party and I was instantly hooked. The cucumber and fresh mint combo cuts the lemonade’s sweetness and makes this drink a dangerously delicious summer libation.
Some of my favorite summer memories include getting bright red cherry slurpees from 7-11 on a hot afternoon. Consider this strawberry frosé recipe a more sophisticated adults-only version of that tasty summertime treat. This recipe is great for summer entertaining. Just be sure to leave time for the rosé to become slush in the freezer… Read More How to Make Strawberry Frosé
