Celebratory Offerings

Wisteria's three piece cheese set adds a touch of humor to a wine & cheese party.

As we transition into the holiday season one thing is certain:  there will be parties!  I love getting dressed up in a festive frock (just to be clear, I am not rocking Christmas sweaters!) and then heading over to friends and families homes for a celebration. Of course the host and/or hostess go(es) to a… [Read More...]

Cookies & Football

Brown Eyed Baker's Steelers cookies.

What????? You didn’t read “Playing Quarterback” yesterday?!  How are you going to speak eloquently about the role of the quarterback without it?!  Especially today!  It is Sunday Football and if you are like a LARGE portion of society you plan to spend your day enjoying family, friends and some (gracious?) competition.  If you haven’t read… [Read More...]

Refined Revelry

A party can be warm- be there 2 guests or 200!

Tonight I am lending my home out for a friend’s birthday party.  There is very little expected of me beyond getting parking passes, providing some serving dishes and a clean environment, but it got me thinking about the elements that make a good party. I think my parents both naturally have the hospitality gene.  As… [Read More...]