The sun is out, the sky is clear, and things are starting to feel normal again! After the crazy and isolating year we just endured, it is wonderful that we are able to start gathering together again in time for the summer. Back are the evening happy hours and parties with inventive cocktails! … [Read more...]
Raising the Bar this Holiday Season
Holidays bring the most wonderful hosting opportunities! I find such joy in putting together the “perfect” table and decking my halls to the fullest in anticipation of my nearest and dearest joining me for some festive fun. However, as I prepped for my hostessing duties this year I was … [Read more...]
Cheers in the New Year
Even though our lake cottage is snug, during the holidays, we still manage to fill it with lots of family and friends. One of the keys to fitting in so many folks is to find ways to encourage everyone to spread out through the house, not just wedge into the kitchen like merry making sardines. At … [Read more...]
Party on a Cart: Let the Good Times Roll
I have to raise a glass to my mother, whose droll quips can double me over with laughter. One of my favorite Mary Lou quotes? “The only difference between a bad dinner party and a good one is three cocktails.” If your goal is to have a good party, have I got a must-have for you: a bar cart. Whether … [Read more...]