Hosting

Hosting a formal dinner party can be stressful. There is decorating, cleaning, and of course all the cooking. Not to mention all of the things you need to even get started. The day of can get really hectic and overwhelming, so here are my tips to manage your time so that you aren’t scrambling when your guests arrive. The Days Before This really starts with the days before your dinner. Shop Go…

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I started this blog because I love hosting and doing it on a budget. My husband and I had our first formal dinner party last year and the process of putting that together inspired me to start this blog because I loved it so much. On Instagram I always saw these amazing tables, and wanted to try to do the same with a much smaller budget. This post is a quick introduction…

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I love fall, but don’t always want to change the color scheme of my home to incorporate the season. Instead I opt for switching out my typical pastels for darker shades. Here are a few things I would place on my blue and white fall table. 1. Artesia Natural Rattan Charger Plate While these can be used pretty much year round, I love the earthy feel for fall. Rattan is a great…

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Did you ever have that one collector’s toy as a kid that you weren’t allowed to take out of the packaging and play with? That is kind of what eating off of fine china feels like. It seems like china is losing popularity. It used to be a feature on all wedding registries, and now most people don’t even bother. China may bring back memories of your grandmother’s old china hutch with…

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