I am always drawn to beautiful table settings and this time of year there is no shortage of lovely pieces. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites that are perfect whether you are shooting for Classic Christmas or a Winter Woodland. Screenshot Red Trim Plates (matching salad plates here) | Bow Napkin Rings | Tartan … Continue reading Holiday Tablescape Inspo
I don't typically shared gift guides because I feel there are so many floating around this holiday season but I did want to share a few ideas for host gifts. This time of year there are so many dinners, events and gatherings and gift for the host are a thoughtful touch. Most of these ideas … Continue reading Gifts for the Host
Happy first day of fall!! I’ve already been in the fall mood and mindset but since today is the first official day of fall I’m celebrating with a fall theme day with the kids. Last year I started the day will a fall breakfast board and Jack loved it. He actually gets super excited anytime … Continue reading Fall Breakfast Board
Its no secret that I'm a fan of charcuterie boards, or any kind of snack board really. They are typically easy to throw together and provide a variety of options. They are great for snacks, meals, or even dessert. For Jack's birthday back in February I put together a movie night board for our dinner … Continue reading Movie Night Snack Board
Christmas may be over but Winter is just getting started. It was in the negatives here over the weekend and brutally cold at times. So what better way to spend frigid winter days than with hot cocoa in hand? Over New Year's Weekend we hosted my family for chili and hot cocoa. We had planned … Continue reading Hot Cocoa Bar
Last year Andrew and I decided that we wanted to host our families so we planned a fall dinner for everyone. We had such a fun time hosting everyone that we decided to do it again this year. (You can read about last year's dinner here).I started planning back in August. I know that may … Continue reading Fall Dinner Party
We all have our weaknesses (or several if you are me...). For some its shoes, others books, or maybe even sweets. For me, my weakness is dishes. Yup, you read that right, dishes. My husband teases me that I shouldn't be allowed near the dishware section of any store or be able to go into Williams … Continue reading Spring Dinnerware
As a Christmas gift to my husband's parents we planned a 4 course meal and hosted them for dinner one night. Being that this was really only our 2nd time hosting others for dinner (read about our first time here). seeing as this was only our second time hosting, I would say we are nothing … Continue reading Planning a Formal Dinner
Every New Years Eve my family comes to Omaha to celebrate the new year and have some family time together. I couldn't be with them last year since Andrew and I were on our honeymoon so this year I was anxious to celebrate with them. Their first night here I wanted to have everyone over … Continue reading Cocoa Night
Along with my love of planning trips/vacations, I get my love of planning dinners and parties from my mom. Other than helping my mom with holiday dinners I had never hosted a dinner myself until just a few weeks ago. Once I got the idea in my head to host a dinner for our families … Continue reading Hosting A Dinner Party
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