Reluctant Entertainer

Hosting Blogging Friends Isn’t as Intimidating as You May Think

That’s right. Hosting blogging friends isn’t as intimidating as you may think. Until you actually do it … Last night some of my beautiful blogging friends, who just arrived...

Pear Pumpkin Pecan Cake | Reluctant Entertainer

Desserts

Autumn Backyard Dinner with Warm Pear Pumpkin Pecan Cake

Pears and Harry & David’s Pumpkin Pecan Butter? Absolutely! Together in a warm, gooey cake? Uh-huh! Serve it up to friends who you love? You’ve got it, Baby! Tonight...

Decorating

A Fresh Perspective on the Home

Happy Tuesday, Friends! I’ve received comments like this on Reluctant Entertainer for many years now: I’m a reluctant entertainer because I think my home should be perfect when it’s...

Hospitality

Why I’m Less Reluctant to Entertain this Week

Reluctant. The definition is fascinating: Lack of enthusiasm; unwillingness or lack of enthusiasm. Or offering resistance or opposing. Reluctant is having reservations about doing something you were asked to...

Giveaways

LoveFeast Plush Pumpkin Hostess Set Giveaway

If you read my post yesterday, about the steps I use when setting a pretty Autumn table, today is the day that I get to reveal what really made...

Decorating

How to Set a Simple, Pretty Autumn Table

Recently suggested by one of my readers, I thought I’d share how I get inspired to set my table when guests are coming for dinner. First of all, did...

Latest Recipes

Hosting Blogging Friends Isn’t as Intimidating as You May Think

Autumn Backyard Dinner with Warm Pear Pumpkin Pecan Cake

A Fresh Perspective on the Home

Why I’m Less Reluctant to Entertain this Week

LoveFeast Plush Pumpkin Hostess Set Giveaway

How to Set a Simple, Pretty Autumn Table

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