Sometimes you have a great concept for a theme party, and sometimes you need a few ideas to get you going. Pick-a-Party: The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions by Patty Sachs is a party manual for anyone interested … Continued
When you pick or buy flowers to use for a party or are given flowers as a hostess gift, you want to make your flowers last longer. Their beauty and color enhance your home, and you want to enjoy it … Continued
ViriiIt’s that time of year–tailgate time! College football fans are preparing for a season of great games and terrific tailgates with their friends. In the state of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) is now known as Virginia Tech, is a … Continued
Have you always wanted to start a supper club? Whether you want to bring together old friends or hope to make new ones, you need to consider a number of points if you are setting up a supper club. Here … Continued
Real blossoms have for years been all we’ve had to use in decorating. If you didn’t have the access to flowers in your own yard or that of a friendly neighbor, you had to buy them at the florist. However … Continued
Summer is the perfect season for making your desserts out of fresh fruits. This has been true for centuries–read these quotations and imagine which fruits you will choose for your next meal! Make fruit your dessert! “A basket of ripe … Continued
Fresh fruit can make such a festive party table centerpiece at any time of the year, especially in the summer when so many fruits are in season at their peak of color. I chose to do a pineapple, fruit and … Continued
The first weddings I ever attended didn’t have sit-down dinners, bands or dances. How shocking–can you believe how things have changed! Perhaps it was because I lived in the South–weddings here were generally held in churches, and receptions were most … Continued
Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the Southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair and charm. Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught … Continued
Whether you are building sandcastles with your children or grandchildren or participating in a big sand sculpture contest at your local beach, it’s always helpful to know a few things about working with sand. Check out these sandcastle building tips … Continued