Lets face it, the year that we have had, we all deserve a stiff drink (or at least a delicious, refreshing mocktail if that’s our preferred route). We never drink booze (save for the…

After you identify your menu, it’s great to walk through and allocate a dish for each item: a larger platter for the turkey, a bowl for mashed potatoes, a gravy boat, etc.   My…

You know that Nancy Meyers feeling of abundance? Well she knows all too well the power of a stocked fridge and an organized life — an almost universal appeal. The holidays are the time…

There’s nothing worse than a long backstory when you’re trying to cut to the meat of an article (the useful bits) but!! I want to offer a quick personal anecdote and I will explain…

Center: wearing one of my favorite new dinner party dresses, see here! Fits like a glove. xx  I love spending time with my extended family because it’s always a riot.   We stay up late,…

This was such a fun project for me because I absolutely LOVE this brand — India Amory has done the most phenomenal job at creating stylish and reasonable block print tablecloths for your home and table.  They…

We love having friends and family to stay.   Charleston is such a destination city, we have attracted many visitors and there are periods in the year when our house is full every weekend!…