Reluctant Entertainer

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...

Austin

Soulful Hospitality in Austin at BlogHer Food Conference 2013

This past weekend I was in Austin, Texas for the 5th annual BlogHer Food 2013 conference, where I met up with the fabulous foodie friends that I’ve met over...

Latest Recipes

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

Soulful Hospitality in Austin at BlogHer Food Conference 2013

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