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Holiday Place Settings

Two Fresh Ideas For Your Holiday Table

I’m partnering with Wayfair today to offer you two ways to style a place setting for the holidays! Since everyone entertains at some point during the busy holiday season, I thought that this would be helpful to many of you -- just one less thing to add to your list! I really fell in love with these speckled white, hand-painted plates. It’s not feasible to buy all new plates for every party -- so I’d recommend investing in plates that will mix and match well with other place setting essentials. One. For the first look, I brought in warm brown tones with a tablecloth and napkins from Beachview Event Rentals and Design. I loved the look of a Pewter charger against the speckled white plate. I finished the look with Mexican water goblets and wine…

Girlfriend Getaway to Savannah and Tybee Island Part II

A Mini Travel Guide to Savannah, Georgia

I'm so excited to finally share my mini travel guide for the ultimate girls' weekend in Savannah, Georgia! I was fortunate enough to travel an hour north along the Georgia coast, for a long weekend getaway in partnership with Visit Savannah and The Southern C. I previously gushed all of the details of the first part of our trip to Tybee Island, and now am getting the chance to share our adventures in Savannah--which is known as The Hostess City! After a few nights stay in Savannah's quirky beach town, we drove 20 minutes into the city with the whole gang--Holly with The English Room, Cheri and Whitney from The Southern C, and Kat Neunaber from Waiting on Martha. Our bags were packed with fun goodies, including a One Love Organics skincare travel kit, a Dear Keaton beach blanket, super soft PJs from Lake Pajamas,…

Decorate Your Front Porch for Fall

Get Ready for Fall with World Market

This Post is in Partnership with World Market. Opinions are 100% my own. I LOVE fall -- the cooler temperatures, vibrant color palette and of course everything to do with pumpkins! This year, I've teamed up with World Market to bring you tips for decorating your front porch. Spoiler alert: you're going to need to visit your nearest pumpkin patch! Tip One. Add A Magnolia Garland and Wreath. A jaw-dropping wreath on your front door creates a powerful statement. I love this beautiful magnolia wreath and garland from World Market, and it went perfectly with our dark wooden gate. All I had to do was fluff the leaves after hanging it up. And voila--the garland and wreath truly transformed the space! Tip Two. Add Flowering Mums. Nothing says fall like mums! I place all of my flowering mums…

Mad Apples with Brandy

A Simple (And Boozy) Treat for Your Adult Trick or Treaters

While the high temps and humidity are keeping most people indoors, it's a wonderful time to start planning your Halloween party. I'll be sharing four boozy concoctions this week ranging from cocktails to sweet treats that are sure to be crowd pleasers. Just remember that they all contain alcohol so drink responsibly and only serve these fun treats to your fortunate friends that are 21 and up. These Mad Apples with brandy make the perfect addition to any adult Halloween party. For a spooky look, use black food coloring and find twigs from your yard (that are thoroughly washed of course) for use as the skewer. These Mad Apples are a great twist on the classic candy apples that everyone loves. Mad Apples (Yields 6) Ingredients 4 Cups Granulated Sugar ¾ Cups Water ¾ Cups Brandy 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup 6 Granny Smith Apples (unwaxed)…

An Elegant Thanksgiving Tablescape

Tips for An Elegant Thanksgiving Table with Wayfair

I’m teaming up with Wayfair today to showcase a Thanksgiving tablescape. My husband, Casey, and I host Thanksgiving at our house every year -- and Casey is one of eight children. So Thanksgiving is is a big deal in our household. When thinking about how I’m going to style the dinner table I opt for decor that is approachable yet elegant. I want everyone to feel comfortable -- and I also want it to be special for the family. Tip One. Invest in a Classic White Dinner Plate My recommendation is to invest in a classic dinner plate, like this one that I snagged from Wayfair. The white plate with a silver trim can be easily mixed with accent plates + chargers. For Thanksgiving, I style a more elegant place setting with help from…