Spilling the Tea…on Tea Parties!
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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 over…
Bridgerton Round 2 + Tablecloth Size Guide
Thank you to Vietri for sponsoring this post (paid partnership) RESOURCESDinner and Salad Plates, Flatware, Stemware: Vietri (paid partnership)Dinner Plates: Chroma Dinner PlateDessert/Salad Plates: Baroque Glass Salad PlateFlatware: Aladdin Place SettingWine Glasses: Rainbow Assorted Wine GlassesCoupes: Rainbow Assorted Coupe Champagne GlassesNapkins: Mrs. AlicePlacemats: Mrs. AliceTablecloth: Mrs. AliceMy Dress: Love Shack Fancy (affiliate link) March is…
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.…
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 and…
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 Sheep Country,…
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. While…
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 drift…
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 Décor – Bridgerton-Inspired Tea (aka “I Burn For You” Tea)
*This post includes affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission on purchases made through them.* It goes without saying that Bridgerton took the world by storm and my obsession remains strong. Like everyone, I love the costumes, the gorgeous interiors, looking at the Duke, and taking in all of the fabulous party scenes. When…
Delegate the Decor – Here Comes the Sun
Before we dive into today’s post, I want to say that I’m praying for everyone struggling as a result of these horrendous winter storms. People in several states have been effected but things in Texas are really dire. I shared some donation resources in my stories and am re-posting that information here in case anyone…
Delegate the Details – A Floral Fete with Friends
Spring is almost upon us, and I’m definitely looking forward to a fresh start with this new season of entertaining. We will hopefully be celebrating life together in larger groups soon, but for now, we’re keeping things intimate for this ladies floral arranging fete. For this shoot, I teamed up again with my friend the…
Late Summer Entertaining, Round Two
Y’all know that I preach constantly about repurposing the pieces you already own for entertaining. In that spirit, I wanted to show you another take on my “Late Summer” table. For my second look, I simply swapped out the etúHOME wooden boards for colorful plates and bowls. Cabbage dishware is definitely having a moment these…
Delegate the Tablescape: Late Summer Entertaining
Thank you to Freshly Set and etúHOME for sponsoring this post. Late summer is one of my favorite times of year. September gives us the perfect balance of sunny days and hints of fall, setting the ideal scene for outdoor entertaining. Leave it to me to judge seasons by their “party potential,” but I do…
Delegate the Details – Outdoor Entertaining with Yellow, Blue & White Decor
Thank you to Frances Valentine and Tuckernuck for sponsoring this post. Even though it’s officially 700 degrees here in Nashville, my family is spending a lot of time outside. As we ease back into entertaining in small groups, I think a lot of us are hosting outdoors for an extra measure of safety. With that…
Delegate the Details – Blue & White is Always Right
Spring is here, and with it comes warmer weather and fresh blooms. But this year, it also comes with so much uncertainty as the world deals with the pandemic Coronavirus. To say things are a bit crazy right now is an understatement, and I would never have imagined what was to come when Paige Minear…
Summer Delegating & Re-Using What You Own
I’m a firm believer that the colors red, white and blue can be used all summer long and not just on national holidays. Of course they’re perfect for patriotic parties, but I love the color-combo for other events, especially anything coastal-themed. Thus, when I headed to Watercolor, Florida for a summer family trip, I grabbed…
Palm Beach Tablescape
I love entertaining in the summer. Alfresco dining, fresh flowers and countless options for colorful tabletop decor that set the mood for joyful gatherings with family and friends. So when the “entertaining dream team,” which includes yours truly, Paige Minear and Caroline Hernandez, decided to head to Palm Beach for our next “Designing Women Getaway”…
Summer Citrus Tablescape: Charleston Edition
When you combine the talents of three women who focus their careers on entertaining and events, you’re going to get something special. And that’s exactly what happened when Paige Minear, Caroline Frierson and your’s truly met-up in Charleston and put together one heck of a summer cocktail party. When Paige and I decided to travel…
Delegating with Draper James: An End-of-Summer Tablescape
Well friends, we’ve made it to the end of the summer, and I’m actually excited for the change in seasons here in Nashville. Maybe it’s because my kids go back to school, and as much as I love them, mamma needs a break. I’ve also already purchased a new closet-full of sweaters and swapped out…
Yellow Everything
I used to be scared of the color yellow. Now, I find myself almost always gravitating to it when looking for flowers, linens or other decor items. It’s a no-brainer for summer parties, but I also love using it for early-fall entertaining. While I was procrastinating writing this post and spending way too much money…
Getting Your Summer (Rat)TAN On
Summer entertaining brings to mind several materials that embody outdoor dining, one of those being rattan. I love everything rattan from furniture to dinnerware, and it’s become very popular, so there are plenty of places to find reasonably priced pieces. As you know, we’re all about making entertaining as stress-free and simple as possible around…
Spring Tablescape with Fete Nashville
Pull out your parasol and crumpets, because today’s post is so southern and “old-fashioned- chic” you just might swoon. If Scarlet O’Hara was alive (and real) today, I’m pretty sure she’d be proud to dine at this table. This is why I love living in the south ya’ll. Chinoiserie and toile are alive and well,…