We kicked off July and the holiday weekend with a yummy and festive waffle brunch on the porch! I used my regular waffle maker and then added mini-star waffles around the edge. I’ve had the runner (Pottery Barn), plates and napkins (Vineyard Vines for Target) for many, many years. I didn’t plan this in advance,… Read More
I’m back today with the menu from our Spring Fling party – it was simple and included our own favorite eats. I think it is nice to serve things that you love and feel comfortable making. For a party of this size (about 60), I like to do a lot of a few different items,… Read More
We kicked off spring once again with a backyard soiree last month! We spent a few weekends cleaning up the porch, cabana and yard prior to Easter so we were ready to open it all up to friends, neighbors and family. We set the food up on the porch, using the buffet table for plates,… Read More
Last week I gathered with a few friends to start thinking about how we want to celebrate our boys over the coming school year. I’m the only one in the crew that’s new at this, and I have always treasured having friends that have “been there, done that”. Over wine and apps, and under the… Read More
I used to kick off the first moments of summer with a snack immediately following the Walk of Fame. With the boys coming and going at different times from school the past SIX years, I moved it to a last day of school supper! It usually takes one little spark of an idea to come… Read More
Our Saturday went Coronation by morning and Derby by evening. It was quite a festive day! After rave reviews from my boys last year, I once again created a Kentucky Derby Dinner at home. I could only find spray roses in my last minute hunt, but they were the only decor item I needed to… Read More
I’ve SO been looking to this week’s celebrations – May the Fourth, Cinco, Coronation, Derby Day. This is my jam, y’all! For today’s festivities, I set up our own cinco celebration for an early dinner. (Three of us are headed to see Guardians of the Galaxy and John has SAT tomorrow so an early night… Read More