Reluctant Entertainer

Sister Birthday Celebration in City of Portland, Oregon!

A week ago my sisters and I went to the city of Portland, Oregon, on a mini vacation to celebrate my 50th birthday! It’s a happy event when we...

Gardening

Staking Tomatoes with Avant Garden Cages

Friends inquire often about our garden and raised beds, lately asking about staking tomatoes. Are wire cages better, or what do we use to stake the tomato plants? This...

Decorating

Table Setting Ideas for 4th of July with a Basil Tabletop

I love hosting a dinner party because it offers a chance to celebrate an occasion–at home–with extra panache. Table setting ideas, like with this birthday party I hosted this...

Beverages

4th of July Party Drinks Display

Just in time for a summer party holiday, this 4th of July Party Drinks Display is a fun way to set out the beverages, in a patriotic setting! In the...

Hospitality

Learning to Listen for Hospitable Moments

Sometimes hospitality has nothing to do with people coming in to our homes. Sometimes it means we take our hospitable spirit with us – wherever that may be. Having...

Decorating

Repurposing Cans for Fiesta Dinner Party Tabletop

I saw this quote and it made me smile: Never give anybody a fondue set or anything painted avocado green. Those were the popular colors for home decor when...

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Sister Birthday Celebration in City of Portland, Oregon!

Staking Tomatoes with Avant Garden Cages

Table Setting Ideas for 4th of July with a Basil Tabletop

4th of July Party Drinks Display

Learning to Listen for Hospitable Moments

Repurposing Cans for Fiesta Dinner Party Tabletop

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