“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 takeContinue reading ““Cancer Shucks” Party”

Spilling the Tea…on Tea Parties!

Tabletop Resources Use code Southern25 for 25% off site-wide at Flying Sheep Country, good through 7/22 at midnight (paid partnership). Tablecloth Napkins Placemats Cocktail Napkins Bow Placemats Blue Dot Napkins Coupe Glasses (affiliate link) Water Glasses (affiliate link) China is vintage Ruban Blue by Vista Alegre – look for pieces at Etsy and Replacements LTDContinue reading “Spilling the Tea…on Tea Parties!”

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”

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 agreeContinue reading “Event Resources & Tips”

Bridgerton Round 2 + Tablecloth Size Guide

Thank you to Vietri for sponsoring this post (paid partnership) RESOURCES Dinner and Salad Plates, Flatware, Stemware: Vietri (paid partnership) Dinner Plates: Chroma Dinner Plate Dessert/Salad Plates: Baroque Glass Salad Plate Flatware: Aladdin Place Setting Wine Glasses: Rainbow Assorted Wine Glasses Coupes: Rainbow Assorted Coupe Champagne Glasses Napkins: Mrs. Alice Placemats: Mrs. Alice Tablecloth: Mrs.Continue reading “Bridgerton Round 2 + Tablecloth Size Guide”

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”

The Most Glorious Fall Table

*This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them* I know we’re already talking about gift guides and elf kits, but I INSIST we take some time this week to bask in all things fall and fabulous. And this table is about as fall and fabulous asContinue reading “The Most Glorious Fall Table”

Delegate the Decor: Elevated Paper Goods

Thank you to Sophistiplate for sponsoring this post (paid partnership). Click here to shop all the pieces on this table. Here on Mrs. Southern Social, I talk a lot about “paper parties” and using disposable pieces to make entertaining easier. But it occurred to me that I’ve never really shared my styling tricks for settingContinue reading “Delegate the Decor: Elevated Paper Goods”

“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 likeContinue reading ““Notes” on SoundWaves (get it?) – Georgia’s 9th Birthday”

Practical Tips for Budget-Friendly Entertaining

This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them. A few months back, I asked y’all what you wanted to see on Mrs. Southern Social and got a chorus of requests for budget-friendly entertaining ideas. I kicked myself for not thinking of this sooner, because while IContinue reading “Practical Tips for Budget-Friendly Entertaining”