Seasonally Inspired Living + Entertaining
Your social calendar is filling up but you promised yourself you would make the time to host a Holiday Open House this year. What is a hostess to do?? Not to fear. My 5 Secrets to hosting a successful holiday open house is here to get you through with ease. Simply set the date, send …
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One of my favorite ways to gather with friends and family during the holiday’s is by hosting a Holiday Open House and what better way to greet guests than with a bowl full of Holiday Wassail punch. WASSAIL defined NOUN 1 Spiced ale or mulled wine drunk during celebrations for Twelfth Night and Christmas Eve: …
Light up your front entranceway, holiday tablescape or Christmas mantle with these DIY Mason Jar Luminaries. Perfect as a rainy day craft, teachers gift or simply to enjoy my mason jar luminaries will cast a warm glow on your holiday home. Made with supplies found around many homes like epsom salts, craft glue, saved ribbons …
I love sharing ideas about holiday entertaining and even more when it is in a a beautiful and inspirational venue like a West Elm shop! Recently I co-hosted a Lustrous Holiday Event at the West Elm Hyde Park location in Tampa, FL where we offered ideas about incorporating trends into your holiday style such as …
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Growing up, Christmas Eve was the holiday dinner around the table in my house. My mom would create a wonderful menu, I would set the table with my sister and Grandmom Funch would arrive from New York, with her car filled with gifts, to stay over for the big night. The dinners were warm, cozy, …
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“It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” right? Except you have a million things to get done before the magic can really begin and that’s on top of attending holiday parties, gift wrapping and or course don’t forget, you still have to decorate your own home and tree. How about combining a few of …
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Join us for a Lustrous + Festive Holiday Event at WEST ELM co-hosted by Krayl Funch of An Appealing Plan + Tabitha Blue of Fresh Mommy Blog THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 | 6-8pm WEST ELM HYDE PARK, TAMPA, FL WE WILL BE SHARING TIPS FOR CREATING “A LUSTROUS SEASON” FOOD, DRINK, CRAFTS, GIFTS AND MORE! …
To me flowers make the table! I like to use unexpected vessels for my arrangements but occasionally they aren’t water tight. Here is my quick fix for that and a how-to for creating an easy holiday centerpiece with flowers and candles using a few of my favorite greens – Seeded Eucalyptus and Boxwood clippings as …
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The holidays are almost here – literally they are only weeks away – and if you are considering entertaining at home now is the time to begin your holiday party menu. It may seem early but the sooner you pick your top go to appetizers the more relaxed you will feel about heading into the …
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Download + Print Your August 2105 An Appealing Plan Calendar Here! This month we celebrate :: Savoring Summer in the Garden and In the Kitchen, Spending Time with Friends and Enjoying Time in Nature. I hope it inspires you to celebrate everyday of this wonderful month! Now available to download the August 2015 calendar …
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Download + Print Your July 2105 An Appealing Plan Calendar Here! This month we celebrate :: Fourth of July, Bastille Day, Summer Vacations, Recipes from the Garden and the Joy of Entertaining Outdoors. I hope it inspires you to celebrate everyday of this wonderful month! Now available to download the July 2015 calendar with holidays. …
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