If you are hosting a Thanksgiving feast this year and want to leave your guests with a little party favor, these ideas can help you get started. It does not have to be expensive or extravagant, just a little thoughtful gesture for their time. You can leave them at the table to greet your guests…
trolleysSetting up a buffet for a New Year’s Eve party is in many ways easier and more casual than having a more formal dinner. It is also easier to entertain that way more guests as if they had to sit around a table. A buffet is therefore an ideal choice if you want to invite…
Entry #2625, July 7, 2013 The heat is on and it’s time for entertaining and enjoying party going. While summer parties are meant for having fun, socializing, and letting loose, you have an obligation to be a well-mannered, polite, and considerate guest. If you have been invited to a party; irrespective of how formal or…
Entry #1419, July 26, 2012 For the next 2 weeks the world will be eating, sleeping, tweeting, and drinking in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. Whether you are a fan of sports or not, you can’t help to get into the spirit of the world gathering the best of the best to compete…
Entry #1340, June 26, 2012 Porch lighting is a great backdrop to lighten up your outdoor panorama. Your front porch provides the cozy ambiance as guests enter your home. One of the highlights of your front porch is the lighting. This is not only for illumination at night but for safety and security of your…
Entry #769, November 19, 2011 Thanksgiving is this week, and there is one room in the house that will get used more than any other, yes the kitchen! The kitchen is where all the magic happens for Thanksgiving, and it is also one of the rooms where most mishaps, accidents, and emergency room visits to…
Entry #757, November 12, 2011 Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and the dinner table is on all of our minds! Should you use a floral centerpiece, can you mix and match dinnerware, what type of table linen will you use? Today’s DIY Saturday is all about setting an inviting Thanksgiving table. I compiled…
Entry #747, November 7, 2011 Before you know it – your home will look like a bed and breakfast due to all of the relatives, friends and family that come to visit at the holidays. Whether you have a designated guest room but more people than space, or you don’t have a guest room at…
Entry #745, November 6, 2011 Every Thanksgiving, the main attraction is the dinner and the beautiful settings. Today, see beautiful table setting ideas. From floral to crafts, and a variety of table settings to fit every budget. Look at some of my favorites from Martha Stewart. Feathered Friends These handsome place-card gobblers add a burst…
Guest Blog #239, Entry #739, November 2, 2011 A Guest room is a place that you welcome your guest showing your love and care. If there is an extra bedroom or living room you can create it as a perfect guest room by decorating and furnishing with all the comforts that you can provide to…
Entry #648, September 8, 2011 Whether you are ready or not, Fall is coming around the corner in a few weeks. I’ve always loved Fall, it’s the perfect balance of temperatures, changing colors in foliage and the kids are back in school! Fall is especially exciting when football season is ramping up and so is…
Guest Blog #170, Entry #646, September 7, 2011 When considering a front canopy for your home, there are several varieties, aesthetic styles, and designs to choose from. Depending on the front entry of your style of home, your personal design style, and the size you need will dictate the model that is right for your…