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, IContinue reading “Parties with Hester & Cook: The Hydrangea Story”

Parties with Hester & Cook: The Patriotic Story

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”

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 ownContinue reading “Parties with Hester & Cook: The Tulips Story”

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”

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”

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, wonderContinue reading “Host the Ultimate Bridal/Baby Shower”

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. SheContinue reading “Delegate the Décor: Produce Perfection”

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.Continue reading “Summer Nights, Part 2: The Easiest Dinner Party Ever”

Summer Nights, Part 1: The Ultimate Outdoor Movie Night

*This post includes affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission from purchases made through them. Thank you to Dillard’s for sponsoring this post; all Dillard’s items were gifted.* Today is the first of a two-part series that I’m calling “Summer Nights.” These posts are all about taking advantage of that late sunset andContinue reading “Summer Nights, Part 1: The Ultimate Outdoor Movie Night”