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- ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY LIVING, Fall Entertaining, GATHERINGS, HOLIDAYS, In the News, SEASONAL DECORATING, SEASONAL LIVING, TABLE IDEAS, THANKSGIVING
Easy Pumpkin Placecards
Pumpkin Placecards are super easy to make and add a festive fall accent to your Thanksgiving, Friendsgving or Harvest Celebration Tablescape. Use either kraft paper cut outs or chalk paint to give each placesetting a personalized touch. I don’t know about you but I LOVE mini pumpkins and gourds of all kinds so while I have the chance to decorating the table with Autumn gourds I take every opportunity to do just that! Start setting your Fall tablescape by lining the center of the table with mixed gourds, Indian Corn and a Succulent Pumpkin Centerpiece or two. There really isn’t a wrong way to group them. Pick out a variety of shapes and…
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Spiked Pumpkin Rice Pudding for October Unprocessed
For the second year in a row I am a proud contributor to October Unprocessed. A month long pledge created by Andrew Wilder of EatingRules.com to reduce the amount of processed food we consume. This year however, pushed my knowledge of processed versus unprocessed AND my comfort level in the kitchen to new levels as I created first a Baked Sweet Dumpling Squash with Pumpkin Custard and then recipe #2…. Bourbon Pumpkin Rice Pudding. Yes, you heard correctly. I ended up creating two recipes but only one was fit to be published during October Unprocessed 2016. Why you might ask? Turns out there is an entire FAQ on sugar, how…
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My New York Post Instagram Article Feature!
“I GOT AN INSTA MAKEOVER”. That’s how the title reads of my first ever mention in the New York Post from last Thursday’s center page spread in an article discussing how Instagram users, like my self, are finding ways to up their Instagram game and make the most of this visual platform. The New York Post Instagram article reads – “Entertaining Expert Krayl Funch has made a name for herself for her artful tabletop compositions on Instagram … Her after photo contained a story about beverage stations in the caption, nearly 30 hashtags about home decor and summer entertaining and earned an impressive 100 likes and 15 comments.” It features…
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Fresh Eats Radio Guest Feature
I love twitter. I can’t help it. I know it may not be the best use of my time and in fact I frequently can’t believe how fast an hour can pass by when I simply log on to answer a question, or retweet something I like. However, in those lost hours are moments of solid gold. Real personal connections happening in the fast as lighting 140 character world – just recently this happened to me. Through a friends {yes a real life friend} twitter stream I shared or commented on a person’s post and we started a dialog there on twitter. To learn more about her, I clicked on…
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Food Talk Radio Interview
The other day I was invited to come on as a guest to Food Talk Radio 820 AM – recently named Best Local Foodie Radio Show by Creative Loafing – to talk about cooking, entertaining, tablescapes and yes my favorite topic … the importance of celebrating everyday. If you missed it, here is a replay of my fun interview on Food Talk Radio with Kim Bailey of Bailey’s Catering and Suzanne Perry of Datz. Listen to my Food Talk Radio Interview Replay here. ABOUT KIM BAILEY Kim loves food and has been entertaining all his life…which is why he began a catering firm 14 years ago and subsequently opened Bailey’s…
- CHRISTMAS, ENTERTAINING, GATHERINGS, HOLIDAYS, In the News, SEASONAL DECORATING, TABLE IDEAS, THANKSGIVING, Winter & Holiday Entertaining
Holiday Decor Feature in Tampa Bay Metro Magazine
Recently I worked with Tampa Bay METRO Magazine to put together The Joy of Entertaining decor feature for the November/December 2014 Issue – you might recall my Posh New Year’s Chic table for two was featured last year. I was able to narrowed it down to 5 of my favorite tables for Fall + Holiday, from there we still needed to bring it down to only 3! Luckily I didn’t have to make the final cut, I love them all equally! Ronda Parag, Publisher and Managing Editor, selected her top 3 for the final spread – 2 fall tablescapes {fresh from being featured in the new book} and one never before…
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Oscar de la Renta: The Value of a Life Lived Well
Although the majority of my posts revolve around entertaining, interior design, seasonal decorating, etc… I am personally and professionally {as are many home + event stylists} inspired by the world of fashion, so the news of the passing of Oscar de la Renta was more than saddening to me. De la Renta impacted style for over 50 years and will be remembered in history as one of the greats. “Be the designer of your own destiny…” Oscar de la Renta On Monday October 20th Oscar de la Renta, the worldly gentleman designer who shaped the wardrobe of socialites and Hollywood stars for more than four decades, died at the…
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What’s Your Favorite Position? Feng Shui for the Bedroom Design
I was recently interviewed for a news series that aired on FOX News called “Launch Your Libido”, with Dr Jo and Board Certified Clinical Sexologist Dr. Dae Sheridan regarding the ideal design for your bedroom as it relates to your relationship. We talked about color choices, fabrics + pillows, candles, a mixture of materials and also the placement and position of your furniture with in your room. And of course, since it was a “libido” focused series we naturally focused on the bed as the main furniture in the room. Now although in this article I am specifically discussing the bedroom, these philosophies can apply to your garden, dinning room…
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Feature in Spring 2014 Southern Holiday Life
As many of you know I am a recent transplant to the Southern part of the U.S. and have been learning about the culture, architecture, horticulture and hospitality on a daily basis over the last few years since my move, so when I was contacted by Southern Holiday Life Magazine and asked to submit a few articles for their Spring Issue I figured this was a chance to bring together the best of my Northern upbringing and my new Southern knowledge. When you have a chance to head over and read the full articles featured in this issue. Page 19 :: Front Porch Swing Champagne Cocktail Page 55 :: Holiday…
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A Posh New Year’s Eve Entertaining Tablescape
New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays and the perfect excuse to set a festive table. Whether you are hosting a dinner party for 20 or preparing a romantic dinner for two, a perfectly set table will set the tone for the entire night. My White & Metallic tablescape was featured in Tampa Bay METRO magazine December/January 2014 Holiday Entertaining Inspirational Settings pages. Metallics mixed with Black + White is an elegant and classic combination for this yearly celebration. Mix various size vases down the center of your table, filling some with silver beads, others with noise makers or curled ribbon. To keep the floral minimal as well…
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Finding Your Balance: From the Board Room to the Dining Room
ABOUT The women speak out during this 12 week interview series featuring professional women building their careers, connections and creative environments. During the 30 minute LIVE interviews taking place October 1st – December 17th you will find out how these women find balance in their busy lives, juggling careers and personal time. Each interview will bring a fresh perspective on systems you should have in place to ensure your personal connections grow with, not away from, you and that your personal environments both reflect and inspire you everyday. Join me every Tuesday at 5PM PT / 8PM ET on a LIVE Google Hangout On Air. If you would like a…
