Stylist extraordinaire Carson Love is my fairy godmother of fashion (read our previous Q&A here), and one of my favorite services she offers is packing clients for trips. We’re lucky enough to be heading out of town for July 4th, and Carson swung by last week to help me pull clothes and get organized. I’mContinue reading “Carson’s 10 Commandments: Packing Tips and Strategies”
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Delegate the Red, White, & Blue
*This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through them* For this year’s July 4th shoot, I knew I had a treat in store (literally and figuratively) when Katie Jacobs agreed to team up and create the perfect menu for our Independence Day celebrations. Katie is an author,Continue reading “Delegate the Red, White, & Blue”
Delegating Summer Cocktails: The Ultimate Garnish Bar
*Thank you to 21 Seeds for sponsoring this post* Memorial Day was the unofficial start of summer and after 2020, I’m embracing this season with a renewed appreciation and enthusiasm. I love summertime entertaining because it’s inherently more relaxed – at a certain point it just gets too hot down here to be fancy. WhileContinue reading “Delegating Summer Cocktails: The Ultimate Garnish Bar”
Delegate the Décor: Celebrating May Flowers
May is truly the month of flowers, and what better way to celebrate than with a tablescape that feels like you’re walking through a peony-filled garden! I love décor that serves multiple occasions and while Mother’s Day is behind us, we still have lots of events on the horizon: bridal showers/luncheons, graduations, rehearsal dinners, birthdayContinue reading “Delegate the Décor: Celebrating May Flowers”
Delegate the Decor – Beachy Vibes in Nashville
It’s been rainy and chilly in Nashville lately and I’m dreaming of lazy days at the beach. Luckily, my last photoshoot included this fantastic take on a beachside dinner that brings ALL the sunny vibes. While we’re counting down the days until summer vacation (almost there!), I’m relying on this table to help me driftContinue reading “Delegate the Decor – Beachy Vibes in Nashville”
Summer Camp Resources
*Image courtesy of Simply Celebrate* This will be Georgia’s inaugural summer at sleepaway camp, and as a first-time “camp mom,” I want to thank everyone who sent me the must-know websites for gear, etc. In doing my own research I’ve also found that many of my go-to “delegating resources” offer fantastic camp supplies: stationery, careContinue reading “Summer Camp Resources”
Delegate the Decor: Cinco de Mayo Chic + Spicy Skinny Margs
*This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on purchases made through them.* First comes Derby, then comes Cinco! We’re jumping straight from mint julips to margaritas and this tequila-loving gal is here for it. Earlier this spring, the lovely Cristin Cooper and I did several tabletop shoots to provide inspirationContinue reading “Delegate the Decor: Cinco de Mayo Chic + Spicy Skinny Margs”
Delegate the Decor – Mother’s Day Garden Party
How is it almost May? The year is flying by but I’m a happy girl because we’re in the middle of peak entertaining season. I love spring and the many holidays and celebrations it brings, including Mother’s Day (of course!). Moms deserve a lot of love this year, and I wanted to deliver some extra-prettyContinue reading “Delegate the Decor – Mother’s Day Garden Party”
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 haveContinue reading “Delegate the Décor – A BOW-dacious Baby Shower”
Delegate the Décor: A Lovely Lavender Easter Table
Easter is officially three weeks away, which means that one of my favorite times of year is upon us. There’s something so refreshing about springtime entertaining, and Easter kicks off a fun and happy season filled with showers, Mother’s Day celebrations, graduations, and more. With that in mind, Cristin Cooper and I met up atContinue reading “Delegate the Décor: A Lovely Lavender Easter Table”