Red, white and blue are my favorite colors to use over the summer when entertaining, so naturally, the 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate. The options are endless when it comes to decor for this holiday, but I really love using paper products when entertaining outdoors. Thankfully, paper party decorContinue reading “Parties with Hester & Cook: The Patriotic Story”
Category Archives: Holidays
MSS for The Southern Living Collection at Dillard’s – Holiday 2022
**SHOP THE COLLECTION HERE** Today’s the day! My second collaboration with The Southern Living Collection at Dillard’s launches at 10 am CT this morning and I couldn’t be more excited! Shop it here. This is a BIG collection full of tabletop, home decor, and tree trim for days. Below, I’ve done my best to breakContinue reading “MSS for The Southern Living Collection at Dillard’s – Holiday 2022”
July 4th with Katie Jacobs
*This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them* July 4th is one of my favorite holidays, and I’m thrilled to continue my tradition of celebrating with the lovely Katie Jacobs! Katie is a cookbook author, tabletop/food stylist, and DIY diva. I love working with her becauseContinue reading “July 4th with Katie Jacobs”
Memorial Day 2022
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, I wanted to share some fun recipes, courtesy of Edley’s BBQ, to add some extra pizzaz to your holiday. Edley’s is our go-to for delicious BBQ here in Music City (they also have locations in Chattanooga and Glen Carbon, IL) and they were kind enough to bring overContinue reading “Memorial Day 2022”
Easter Basket Gift Guide
This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them. Easter’s three weeks away and it’s time to start filling those baskets! Of course, for me this is all about balance – I think in our social media age, there’s a ton of pressure to assemble over-the-top, expensiveContinue reading “Easter Basket Gift Guide”
A Bright & Happy Valentine’s Table
Thank you to VIETRI for sponsoring this post (paid partnership). Resources Plates, flatware, wine and water glasses: VIETRI Mini cakes: Pizzazzerie (aka Courtney Whitmore) Tablecloth: No One Alike Taper Candles: No One Alike Placemats: Fenwick Fields Valentine’s Day is secretly one of my favorite holidays. There’s no pressure around presents or a perfect meal; it’sContinue reading “A Bright & Happy Valentine’s Table”
Style The Perfect Bar
Thank you to Home with Hechart for sponsoring this post (paid partnership). Holiday parties are in full swing and I’ve been getting a ton of questions about the best way to set up a bar that’s both functional and beautiful. To help me out, I turned to Home with Hechart, one of my favorite homeContinue reading “Style The Perfect Bar”
Holiday Centerpiece Ideas
Thank you to Sophistiplate for sponsoring this post (paid partnership). This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them. Click here to shop all the pieces on this table. Be sure to enter our giveaway for you and a friend to win all of the items fromContinue reading “Holiday Centerpiece Ideas”
Thanksgiving 2021
This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them. Resources Napkins & Tablecloth: Pomegranate (Use code SouthernSocial for 20% off; one use per customer. Pomegranate is a paid partner.) Plates: The Avenue Lamps: The Avenue Stemware: The Avenue Stemless Glassware: Estelle Colored Glass Chargers: my own, similarContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2021”
Delegate Dinner: Thanksgiving
I absolutely LOVE entertaining family for Thanksgiving, but the thought of actually cooking the meal gives me hives. It’s not like a casual casserole will do…Thanksgiving dinner is basically the Olympics of cooking. HOWEVER, just because I don’t actually cook or bake doesn’t mean I can’t provide (aka order) a traditional Thanksgiving feast. There areContinue reading “Delegate Dinner: Thanksgiving”