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The Tastiest Cilantro Margarita
This Cilantro Margarita has a little twist on it. With super fresh ingredients it is perfect for Cinco de Mayo, a neighborhood BBQ or just a girls night on the back porch. I know you are going to love it. The main ingredients we are going to use in this cocktail are tequila, lime juice, homemade simple syrup, cilantro, kosher salt, and ice. We’re going to keep it clean and keep our ingredients fresh and to a minimum. First we are going to select our glass and use a little bit of the lime to coat the edge of the glass. If you prefer no salt, but the best way…
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Clinton Kelly + Macy’s {#tabletoptuesday}
I have been shouting from the rooftops that entertaining at home and dinning around the table are coming back in style and now one of my favorite male TV personalities, Clinton Kelly, has recently launched an amazing dinnerware line with Macy’s to put an exclamation point on my effort. You may know him from TLC’s What Not To Wear and more recently ABC’s The Chew, he is quirky, handsome, obviously loves his job and now loves tableware as much as I do…whats not to love!! Kelly’s new collection is bright, cheerful and all about the mix and match style we love these days. Even the marketing is full of color and…
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Passion To Print: Final Days of Kickstarter Campaign
A heartfelt thank you to you all for your support of the Kickstarter project! We are heading into our final 8 days of pledging and we are currently 65% funded towards the $5,000 goal. {are you a backer? Proudly share this image along with the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/286026825/an-appealing-plan-the-book} As I mentioned, we are shooting the last of the sections of the book this month and a few days ago I brought together friends and their families for a summer gathering on the river complete with crabs, corn, craft beer and a selection of summer berries. The day was perfect, the shoot was a success and we ended the day on a…
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A Classic Blue + Silver Centerpiece
One of my favorite entertaining tips is for every host to have a “go-to” centerpiece or arrangement that they can easily pull together in a moments notice when friends or family give the word that they will be stopping by, or simply to have on your kitchen table to welcome you home each day. This classic Blue and Silver centerpiece using Hydrangeas is at the top of my list as it is a fantastic combination of simplicity and elegance. To watch this video click on the image below. My favorite silver vase to use is similar to the mint julep cups found at the Kentucky Derby. I love to mix…
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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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Christmas Table Decorations With Fruit & Nuts
Not all centerpieces need to be made from flowers. During the winter season there are a variety of fruits and nuts that become available in the farmers markets. Combining these natural elements with candles creates a beautiful display that can be made ahead of time and placed on your holiday table to greet guests. In this video for eHow I show you an easy way to incorporate fruit and nuts in to your holiday decor. Click on the image to start the video. If the image does not display click HERE to start the video. I love to create decorations that can be used in multiple locations and that can…
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Easy Placecards for Your Thanksgiving Table
Using hand stamped gift tags for your dinner place cards is an easy and fun way to add style to your Thanksgiving tablescape. SUPPLIES NEEDED: Hand Stamped gift Tags Corn Husk Ribbon Pen to write Guests Names Napkin Plate Using your guest list write the names of your guests on the back of a stamped gift tag. Thread ribbon through punched hole and tie around napkin. Place napkin on plate making sure it lays flat and the ribbon bows are in order. {these hand stamped gift tags are available in our Esty Shop. Visit it by clicking here now!} When you will set your table? The day of or…
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It’s not what I do. It’s what I do, can do, for you.
Thoreau suggests you should: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.” But are you? Are you living the life you’ve imagined? Has the pursuit of your career dreams taken a toll on creating a balance in your personal time and environment? Of course you love your family, just as much or more than your business. But how can you be everything to everyone, and everywhere, all at the same time? You are successful in the workplace, but struggle to get it all done at home. All while still striving to be the best spouse and mother you can be. Do you sometimes think, if…
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Seasonal Decorating: Styling a Spring Coffee Table
Dilemma: “I want to bring the feeling of Spring into my home decor but my budget is small and my available time is even smaller. Can you help me?” Solution: I hear this dilemma quite a bit during workshops and classes. You want to refresh your home each season, and although you want it to look like a million bucks, you don’t necessarily want to invest a lot of time or money doing it. Creating a seasonal display on your coffee table is an easy way to bring Spring into your home and many of us already own these suggested items. Wooden Tray Your Favorite books or magazines Decorative…
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Show Your Valentine Some Tablescape Love!
Valentines Day is more than just about a romantic dinner. Show the ones you love, how much you care for them at each meal of the day. These tablescape inspiration work for breakfast, lunch and dinner. VALENTINE’S DAY BREAKFAST TABLESCAPE Start the day off right. A DIY “Be Mine” note card placed on a breakfast plate says you are special to me. Add candy conversation hearts and your love is sure to head into the day with a smile. VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH TABLESCAPE Setting a Lunch time Valentines table is sure to surprise your loved ones. Use layered red doilies under a salad plate to add color to the table.…
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A Romantic Table For Two Please
Creating a romantic tablescape for Valentines Day Dinner, Breakfast or Lunch can be easy. Using your standard white plates and the addition of a few items from your local craft store your table will be ready in no time. WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR YOUR ROMANTIC TABLESCAPE White Dinner Plate x 2 White Salad or Accent Plate x 2 Red Heart Doilies x 6 Crisp White Cotton Napkin x 2 Red Heart Ornaments or Similar x 2 + Silver Flatware Black or Clear Stemware Place one dinner plate at each placesetting. {For more detailed information on placesettings see Place Settings Explained} Place three red heart doilies in a circular pattern…
