Category Archives: entertaining

tips on table settings, menu planning and recipes

Where Did Summer Go?

Wow I could not believe it had been three months since we had posted on our blog!  Busy, busy summer and now busy preparing for the holiday rush in our stores. Hope everyone had a great summer and enjoyed it … Continue reading

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Time For A Little Drinkie Poo

LOL, yes it is! It’s summer time and I love those fruity girly summer time cocktails, don’t you? We are having company tonight, 3 other couples, to celebrate one of the couple’s recent engagement. The menu is easy and lets … Continue reading

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Bragging Rights of Mothers

What do Mother’s love to do most?  Brag about their children.  I am doing that today. Some of you may recall the post I did on folding an Easter Bunny napkin.  Today I am posting a napkin Debbie made. Can’t … Continue reading

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Creative Ideas

What little boy wouldn’t be in heaven with this birthday party theme? Save the Date for Cupcakes, every party planner (or Mom’s) creative inspiration where she is sharing a new party idea just about every day. Yeehaw, it’s a barn … Continue reading

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Entertaining with Black and White

Can black and white be my favorite colors when technically they really aren’t colors? Well I love how bold, dramatic, dressy or classic they always look together. The napkins have an offset design that gives you 2/3 scroll work design … Continue reading

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Tablescape Thursday Goes Retro Orange and Aqua Blue

Hello dear friends and welcome to Tablescape Thursday hosted by Between Naps on the Porch. Yes it is that time of the week again where I play with my dishes This is the first time I’ve used this new Home … Continue reading

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Easter Cupcakes

I just had to share this adorable Easter idea for making cupcakes very cute and special for your family or others.  Skip to My Lou is a feed I subscribe to that always has creative, easy to do projects with … Continue reading

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St. Pat’s Party Time

It’s our favorite day of the week, Tablescape Thursday of course! Me and my Mom threw together a little St. Pat’s party for our family. Very small affair but we sure had fun getting ready for it, starting with the … Continue reading

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St. Pat’s Day Celebration Dinner

Yes, we’ll be celebrating St. Patty’s day with a little Irish fair for dinner. Here’s what I’ve lined up. (PS click on any of the photos to go straight to the recipe, all courtesy of Food Network…my favorite place to … Continue reading

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I Love Paris Tablescape

It’s time for another Thursday Tablescape with Susan our hostess at Between Naps on the Porch. Hope you will join in the activities and I look forward to seeing your posts. Having traveled to Paris twice now, I can tell … Continue reading

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