It’s that time of year again! We are entering the season of family gatherings, holiday soirees and dinner parties (and in our, case open houses)! Entertaining family and friends is a rewarding and fun experience…but it can come with its own dose of stress! Not everyone is a ready-made expert hostess … [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...]
Let the Good Times Roll: A Mardi Gras Gathering
I have never been so thankful for horrible icy weather as I was on a special Fat Tuesday a few years ago, when the car’s inability get traction on the highway scored me an invite to one heck of a Mardi Gras party. I was out shopping with girlfriends when the weather turned treacherous, and it was … [Read more...]
A Chocolate Gathering: After-Shopping Party with Friends
If I could rub a magic lamp and have the Genie inside grant me three wishes, my self-indulgent trifecta would be: a day spent with great friends, shopping and eating chocolate. My friend Marsee found a way to combine all three, plus throw in a party, no Genie needed! (This is one of the many, many … [Read more...]
