With longer days and warmer weather, springtime brings a lot of opportunities for entertaining al fresco. Courtney of French Country Cottage shares her spring outdoor decorating ideas for easy-breezy entertaining from day to night. From cozy get-togethers to relaxed brunches that extend to dinners, here are tips for…
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner can be rewarding and daunting at the same time—you have to plan the menu, cook, and decorate the table. We may not be able to help with the turkey, but we can give you three ideas to create a stunning tablescape to impress your guests.…
Thanksgiving is a family tradition held around the dining table. Whether you’re serving your family’s favorites or trying out new recipes, cooking up a scrumptious meal is always a labor of love. Photographed by Stephanie Dyane Best-selling author Debbie Macomber shares tips on how to prepare for this…
Autumn brings many reasons to celebrate. Whether it’s for a special occasion or holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving, any gathering with family and friends calls for beautiful fall season decorations to create a warm and welcoming ambience. Today’s post has best-selling author Debbie Macomber sharing her ideas on…
Entertaining outdoors is always on the agenda in summer. By adding a few extra twinkly touches, you can create a lovely ambience and magic for a night to remember. I am sharing 4 elements that I used for the centerpiece to create an inviting ambience for this table…
Entertaining guests at home comprises multiple elements. From food and timing to venue and set-up, all these details need to come together to create the right ambience for your guests. Great hosts aim to have a warm and inviting atmosphere in order for their guests to have a…
Summer is all about spending time outdoors in the company of close family and friends. If you’re planning to host a backyard barbecue, organizing it around a cohesive theme will help make your gathering more fun and memorable. A theme provides a clear direction not only for your…
The 1920s was a great time in America. Free markets were working overtime. Research and development that led to technological advancements kept things progressing. There was a boom in the car industry. Working people were well paid and everybody seemed to have great buying power. The working man…
Christmas is the season of giving. It is a time when we get together with family and friends over a hearty holiday dinner, share stories, and present gifts to each other. It is our simple way of showing appreciation for their company throughout the previous year. While the…
