Since I was a child, I have loved celebrating July 4th with the parades, the food, and fireworks! I continue to enjoy this festive holiday with entertaining my friends and family. The colors are so bold and playful and you can use them as accents in flower arrangements, as shown in the above picture, liens, food, serving dishes, and decorations such as lanterns and candles.… Read more
A Wine Tasting & Tapas Themed Bridal Shower
A wine tasting and tapas bridal shower or bachelorette party is a perfect theme for a bride who enjoys wine and doesn’t like to be the center of attention. This is a fun party that allows guests to mix and mingle and learn a little about wine. You can host this party in your home, at a wine cellar, a winery, or if the weather is nice outside in someone’s backyard or patio.… Read more
Father’s Day
Father’s Day is a great excuse to jump-start your summer fun! Why not host a cookout in his honor after a day of golf or miniature golf for all ages. My father loves the color blue but you can use any colors to decorate your tablescape. To get the whimsical look in the above flower arrangement gather blue and green hydrangeas, a round glass vase and wiffle balls. … Read more
Spring Has Sprung Series: Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day was established by Anna Marie Jarvis, following the death of her mother Ann Jarvis, to honor mothers and motherhood. Congress officially designated the second Sunday of May as a holiday in 1914. Today, the occasion is celebrated in more than 150 countries.
Celebrate your mother this year with personal touches such as a simple but colorful flower arrangement, a homemade brunch, a beautiful luncheon, or dinner on the patio. … Read more
Spring Has Sprung Series: Kentucky Derby Party
More than likely you will be watching some or part of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. So why not enjoy it with friends and pour some mint juleps? A small wager on your favorite horse will make the race more exciting. Don’t forget the bourbon, whether for another drink or combined with chocolate for delicious bourbon balls. … Read more
Spring Has Sprung Series: Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. While it is a regional holiday in Mexico, it is a festive holiday in the States where family and friends come together with colorful and flavorful food, music, and dancing. One of my favorite dishes is Rib-eye Fajitas on the Grill with chips and salsa and a good margarita. … Read more
Spring Has Sprung Series: Egg-stra Special Easter Tablescape
Hop on Over for an egg decorating party and turn your Easter dinner table into an elegant but inexpensive tablescape. It’s a great opportunity to put your creative skills to the test and use fun, bright colors and items around your house. Our tablescape costs less than $100 and items can be found at Target, Michael’s, and your local grocery store. … Read more
Spring Has Sprung Series: Spring Entertaining
As the weather gets warmer we want to spend more time outside with our family and friends. This spinach and strawberry chicken salad is a perfect dish for two or for a group of friends enjoying a sunny afternoon. Additionally, not everyone has the time or talent to make every meal from scratch and I have added a few short cuts.… Read more
Grilled Sliders Recipe: March Madness Party Ideas
The Big Dance is final here and it’s time to throw a party that will be a slam dunk! The weather is starting to break and there’s no better time to fire up the grill with sliders, turkey sausages, and new potato wedges with parsley. Don’t forget the chips and dip for those loving to snack through the game.… Read more
Christina & Sam
Christina Brown and Sam Ellis January 16, 2010
Chris Brown, as her close friends call her, and Sam Ellis were married in an intimate family gathering at Sam’s parents’ house followed by delectable French cuisine at L’Anibes in Columbus, Ohio. The bride and groom have been together five years and wanted to celebrate their marriage in a small setting with loved ones.… Read more
