Parties with Hester & Cook: The Hydrangea Story
The “problem” with working with the Hester & Cook hydrangea paper goods is that there are countless ways to use and style the pieces. Their hydrangea paper collection is a staple in their inventory, and it’s by far one of my favorites. And when they introduced their new bamboo lattice table runner this summer, I…
Parties with Hester & Cook: The Tulips Story
Happy summer friends! To kick-off this season of entertaining, I partnered with Hester & Cook to style three tables with products from their fabulous inventory. We paired each table design with a fun cocktail recipe and fabulous party playlist, so that you have everything you need (aside from guests and food) to host your own…
“Cancer Shucks” Party
My dad recently completed successful treatment for throat cancer and we’re all so grateful for his recovery. There’s no better reason to celebrate, so over Labor Day weekend I hosted a “Cancer Shucks” oyster soiree to toast his health. This was such a fun and relatively easy party to plan, so I wanted to take…
Spilling the Tea…on Tea Parties!
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Event Resources & Tips
Wow…what a spring! I still feel like I’m coming down from the clouds after the launch of my Dillard’s tabletop collab, and of course co-chairing the Symphony Fashion Show last month. It’s been wonderful, but I’m taking a moment to focus on my family and the crazy number of end-of-school-year activities (can we all agree…
“Notes” on SoundWaves (get it?) – Georgia’s 9th Birthday
Thank you to the Gaylord Opryland for sponsoring this event. Georgia’s about to turn 9 (HOW did that happen??) and this year she wanted to celebrate with a party at SoundWaves, the indoor/outdoor waterpark at Gaylord Opryland. I was delighted to oblige because they take care of so many of the details that it’s like…
Host the Ultimate Bridal/Baby Shower
I always get a lot of questions about hosting events, but people seem to be most curious about baby and bridal showers. I totally get it – these events can be a mine field! Games or no games? How do I manage all the co-hostesses? And of course, how do I choose decor? Well, wonder…
Delegate the Décor: Produce Perfection
As much as I love flowers, I also love an unexpected centerpiece, and Host & Toast Luxury delivered in spades for my most recent tablescape. Host & Toast is a concierge hospitality service based in Nashville, and the owner, Anne Elizabeth McIntosh, can do everything from grazing tables to candy boards to food styling. She…
Summer Nights, Part 2: The Easiest Dinner Party Ever
*Thank you to Dillard’s for sponsoring this post. This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them.* Today I’m finishing up my “Summer Nights” series (read Part One here) with lots of ideas for hosting the easiest dinner party that’s all about savoring these late July evenings.…
Delegate the Table Décor – Flying Sheep Country (+ Discount Code!)
*This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them.* RESOURCES: Use code SOUTHERN2O for 20% off your order from Flying Sheep Country (paid partnership)! Tablecloth: Flying Sheep Country, Garden & Vine Tablecloth (on sale!) Napkins: Flying Sheep Country, Garden & Vine Napkins (on sale!) Napkin Rings: Flying…
Delegate the Décor – A BOW-dacious Baby Shower
*This post includes some affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission on purchases made through them.* It’s official – I am besotted with bows! As a Christmas gift to myself (I know…ha!), I bought a set of Vista Alegre’s Ruban Blue china which I’ve been coveting for years. It’s sadly discontinued so you have…
Delegate the Decor with Party Hat Paper Co. and Mallory Ervin
Y’all know by now that I love a good “party in a box.” So when I had the chance to work with Party Hat Paper Co. to create my very own CUSTOM party box, I jumped on the opportunity. Without ever needing to leave my house or spend hours searching online, I was able to…
Delegate the Fiesta
It takes a village to raise a child, and it certainly takes a village of vendors to pull together a first birthday party. I’m only kind of joking y’all. If you’re looking to achieve that “Pinterest-worthy party” without spending months crafting away or investing a fortune buying things you will never use again, you’ve got…
Roller Disco Party
I’ve come to find out that adults love roller skating as much as kids do. We’re also often just as horrible at roller skating as a child first learning. Yet, that doesn’t stop us, and it’s still a blast. And because Nashville experienced an unusually long and rainy winter, I’ve spent quite a lot of…
Bubbles and Brunch Party
Shop the party: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 I’ve decided that when “partying” with my girlfriends, I equally love lounging in pajamas as much as I enjoy glamming it up. There’s a time and place for both, and this “high and…