Thanksgiving will definitely look a little different this year, and while that shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, it doesn’t make it any less difficult to cope with. Our state issued restrictions on indoor gatherings this past week for the next 3 weeks, along with many other business closures in what they are calling a ‘pause’ to help control the spread of the coronavirus. To comply with all the restrictions and keep our families…
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As fall is winding down and the frenzy of the holidays begins to wash over us, I wanted to take a moment to share how we decorated our porch for fall. I know a lot of people don’t switch over from fall and Thanksgiving decorations until after Thanksgiving, so if you are are a member of camp deck the halls after turkey day, this post is perfect for you! Since this is our first home…
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One of the things that has been the hardest from me during the pandemic is not being able to gather and entertain. Planning and hosting large parties literally gives me life. From putting together the menu to assembling the place settings and tablescape, I love having an outlet for my creativity that results in breaking bread with family and friends. It’s just the best! Luckily, over the past few months we have been able to…
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We hosted our 3rd annual Friendsgiving Dinner this past Saturday and it is always one of my favorite dinner parties that we have. One of the things I get most excited about is picking a theme for our decor. This year’s decor was simple, filled with natural elements, and elegant, with plaid and cinderella pumpkins dancing along the center of our farm style table, rustic burlap ruffle placemats, neutral colored chargers, lace-edged linen napkins, and…
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, I can’t help but want to spread some holiday cheer, or cheers, as the case may be! Since this is the season for entertaining, I am planning on giving my bar cart a little refresh, setting it merry and bright through the new year. Here are some tips for adding some holiday flair to your bar cart. 1.) Silver & Gold. Nothing makes it feel quite like…
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