Resource: Faux Flowers
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
Resource: Whiskey in a Teacup
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
Resource: Retro Happy Hour Cookbook
The 1950s were where the fine art of cocktail parties was realized. Formal dinner parties or adult birthday parties were no longer the only kind of party you could host. But, since we weren’t there then, we have to use … Continued
Resource: Creative Wedding Florals
Many years ago, I went to a friend’s wedding reception. The bride’s family tried to save money by buying their own flowers from the grocery and stuck them in tall vases for each table. Let us just say that the … Continued
Resource: Block Parties and Poker Nights
Block Parties & Poker Nights: Recipes and Ideas for Getting and Staying Connected with Your Neighbors is one of my favorite party books and should be read before having a summer block party. Across the country, folks are rediscovering potluck … Continued
Resource: Next Door with Katie Brown
Next time you are looking for something to do, remote yourself over to the Lifetime Real Women Channel to watch Next Door with Katie Brown. This cheery home and gardening television show host, author, and trained art historian presents domestic … Continued
Resource: Booklist to Browse for Party Ideas
Check out the books on this booklist to browse for party ideas. You will find in these books so many ideas for parties you may want to host or activities, menus, decorations and more that you can use. I have … Continued
Resource: Upcycling Celebrations
As the seasons change from drear to green, it’s a good time of year to remind yourself about the importance of being good to our earth and of recycling. Danny Seo is America’s leading lifestyle authority on modern, eco-friendly living. … Continued
Resource: Wild Women Throw a Party
When you are ready to jazz up your entertaining, here’s the book for you! Check out Wild Women Throw a Party: 110 Original Recipes and Amazing Menus for Birthday Bashes, Power Showers, Poker Soirees. by Lynette Rohrer Shirk and Ame … Continued
Resource: Modern Wedding
If you think you might have a wedding in your future, Modern Wedding: Creating a Celebration That Looks & Feels Like You by Kelsey McKinnon is the book to consult. Published in 2018, it is one of the most current … Continued