I am the queen of keeping it simple when I entertain, but I always want my guests to feel special, too. For my Willow House Debut Party, I set up three zones. My dining room became the bargain basement, where I was unloading gently used samples for $5, $10, or $15. My kitchen was refreshment central while the breakfast area was a display of new Fall products. Catalogs and order forms were in the family room where I … [Read more...]
Bubbling Over
July 12, 2010 by · 2 Comments
I love a good glass of champange. There's something so festive about popping the cork, the shape of the glass, the bubbles, it just screams "CELEBRATE!" While I love drinking it by itself, I also enjoy a good champagne cocktail. Check out this inspired champagne infusion bar from Jenna over at EAT DRINK PRETTY... I love the idea of the party guests mixing their own cocktail-- bellinis, mimosas, etc.A few tidbits to … [Read more...]
Hostessing 101
July 6, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Are you challenged in the area of hosting? Envious of your friends that have a gift for putting together incredible celebrations? Here's your cheat sheet and it's a goody! Click on over to Hostess With the Mostess and you will wish you had some confetti handy! You will find everything from suggested themes, DIY instructions for centerpieces and party decorations, recipes, templates to download for invitations, and a … [Read more...]
Refresh and Impress
June 28, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Ready to cool off? Company coming? Our friends over at Coastal Living have gathered 21 refreshing beverages to offer your guests. Take a peek at a few of my favorites and then click over to Coastal Living to get these easy recipes. Your guests will be impressed!Peach FuzziesSauvignon Blanc SangriaUltimate Rum PunchPicnic Sangria (love the jars!)Photos by Howard L. Puckett, Fran Graler, and Jennifer Davick … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week: Show your true colors!
May 24, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner, so let your decor show your patriotism. Deck out the whole house? No way. A few simple touches and your holiday decorating will be a class act. Swap out your spring pillar candles with red ones. Simple raffia strands tied in a bow around a solid color pillar add an extra touch. Nestle them in sand, river pebbles, or let them stand on their own. Break out … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week: Get Your Yard Party-Ready!
April 23, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Now that the weather is warmer and the pollen season is winding down, we all look forward to outdoor entertaining. But how do you get your yard to go from drab to fab for your festivities? SouthernLiving.com has some excellent suggestions to accomplish just that. Need instant color? Purchase packs of annuals, set them in your flowerbed and mulch or pinestraw directly around the container. Once your party is … [Read more...]
New Style for SLAH Parties this Spring!
March 2, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
"So you want to host a party, but your friends and family are reluctant to commit. They're short on funds or on a tight budget and feel badly that they might not be able to purchase products to help you earn your hostess rewards. Sound familiar??In this economy, who couldn't understand their position? I know I can, so I have revised my party style for this new Spring catalog. Not only does our new catalog have many new lower priced products (some … [Read more...]
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