On Saturday, Ryan and I kicked off what we hope will be a long-standing tradition – a monthly potluck dinner party for all our local friends. Since this was the first month, several people already had commitments, and we ended up with an intimate gathering of eight. Which worked out well, because it was the perfect number we could squeeze around the table.
You may recognize the table as the one that usually resides in our ...
Even after a rainy yucky week, the sun somehow managed to muster up the strength to shine in Seattle this weekend. It was a little overcast at times, but spring was in the air, birds were singing, and I wore flipflops to walk to the mailbox (and to get some coffee, of course).
All this thinking of spring and our garden has me so excited for some outdoor entertaining. We have a big backyard, and though ...
Funny when you notice a trend in your own photo resevoir. Like these tablescapes I seem to have collected. Only once I noticed them did I realize how much I long to throw a dinner party. And actually, throwing a dinner party is on my list of “25 things to do before I turn 25″. And I haven’t done it yet, with only 4 months left to go! When I finally get to, I’ll definitely ...
My hostess secret? I get my appetizers from Costco. Mini quiche, mini egg rolls, tomato and feta tartlettes, and the spanakopita are all good but not always in stock. If you go the frozen route, be sure to enlist an extra pair of hands to be pulling stuff out of the oven while you can greet guests. But if you go the make-it-yourself route, here are some suggestions for pretty easy and really tasty (sounding) ...
We’re not hosting Thanksgiving (whew!) but I thought I’d see for experiment’s sake what kind of tables etting I could come up with out of our own cupboards. This look was my favorite and was pretty simple.
For the table runner I used a piece of plaid fabric I rescued from the remnant bin at Joann’s a few weeks ago for just a few dollars. I loved the traditional and fall feel. The centerpiece is actually ...
Tried to take as many non-people photos as possible. Last two: I was Nancy Drew, Ryan was a robot (the RY3000). Questions? I’ll answer in the comments section!
My friend Shannah is another bridesmaid in my pal Melissa’s wedding, and last night we met up at Artco to brainstorm about centerpieces because somehow we offered to do them. But this post isn’t about the centerpieces, because I was too enraptured by the Halloween decorations! I love them! I even bought the special Martha Stewart Halloween magazine at Barnes and Noble.
Anyway, I thought I’d share some of my favorite glamorous Halloween ideas from Martha ...
I’m not usually a big advocate for favors (this isn’t the Oscars, you don’t get a goodie bag), but these were easy enough that I just went for it. They helped pull in the color scheme and will be a nice treat for the guests after they leave.
The concept: chocolates in a custom bag, arranged like a candy shop.
How-to:
Make simple labels. I found this print-out on iDIY (freebie courtesy of creature comforts), printed them, cut ...
Exhibit A: The invitation. Purchased at Paper Delights in Wallingford (they’ll print your text for you, but I just ran mine through the printer). Most darling store ever. I could have spent my entire paycheck there, and even Ryan liked browsing through the letterpressed cards. Sorry for the tiny picture. It was either this or HUGE. Personal info has been blurred out. This is where I got my color scheme, which has now exploded all ...
My bff just got engaged (congrats Melissa!) and surprise! The wedding is only 6 short weeks away. What can I say, she goes after what she wants. As token girly and crafty bridesmaid (the one who says “Oh, we can make your bouquets, I saw it on Martha!”), I’m setting out to throw the girliest and prettiest bridal shower ever, in just a few weeks.
My inspiration:
My plan:
1. Pick a theme. I love the idea of ...
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