set a chic (and cheap!) outdoor table

July 6, 2012

Summer is my favorite time of the year to entertain.   I love bringing the indoors outside to enjoy a yummy meal with my friends in the warm summer sun or under a sky of stars (and a ton of candles!).  So when my good friend asked for help setting a beautiful outdoor table for…

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happy 4th!

July 4, 2012

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate our nation’s Independence Day than with good food and great friends. John Derian’s celebration at his Cape Cod home in Bon Appetit is my kind of get together – low key, casual and relaxed.  Oh, and it helps when the party’s right on the beach!  Below…

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summer entertaining essentials

June 25, 2012

Summer is in full effect and what better way to celebrate that to host a fun, fuss-free get together or barbeque!  Make a signature cocktail for everyone to sip, stick some beer in a chic beverage cooler, break out the cornhole and you’re set!  With these easy summer essentials, you can relax and enjoy your…

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