Holiday Entertaining

An easy, elegant cocktail made with three ingredients for the perfect bubbly champagne toast on New Year’s eve.

Classic southern pound cake made festive with crushed peppermint baked in and a healthy sprinkle of powdered sugar

My cheese board building process broken down into three easy steps and made festive for the holiday season

Practical ideas to make your home the most welcoming space for overnight visitors

Festive outfit inspo for every kind of holiday gathering from cozy to formal

Answers to all your questions about hosting Thanksgiving–whether it’s your first or 50th

Y’all know I love to play hostess with the mostest any ol’ time but especially during the holiday season…which is now. I went into Trader Joe’s for wine a little over a week ago then just started grabbing things (I blame Katey McFarlan for piquing […]

The 4th of July holiday weekend is upon us and, whether or not you celebrate, most everyone enjoys a color coordinated spread. No matter if you’re cooking out, pool-hopping, or wine-ding down with friends and family, I think a cheese board should be part of […]

A simple twist on an old classic cocktail + 3 ways to step up your next champagne toast

A simple yet flavorful, 10-minute snack perfect for anything from a Netflix and chill session to random snacking.

A couple of weeks ago, I hosted my first Christmas party and it was a blast! My guests and I spent the night playing with our food, listening to music, taking pictures, and getting into the Christmas spirit. Check out all the details below, including […]

S’mores are a campfire classic that have made their way into many different settings in the form of desserts, drinks, and more. There’s something about the original melty marshmallow, chocolate bar, and graham cracker combo, though. For this reason, I wanted to incorporate real s’mores […]

A festive, five-minute appetizer perfect for the holidays

Because Thanksgiving dinner is never ready on time

Elevate your next host or hostess gift with affordable product recommendations and relevant recipe inspiration.

This post was sponsored by AT-A-GLANCE as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. I’ve made Thanksgiving dinner for my family for the past few years now but this year marks the first since […]

The sweet potato is one of the hallmarks of modern Thanksgiving meals. Pie is what automatically comes to mind (like Grandbaby Cakes’ Sweet Potato Chess Pie, pictured above and linked below) but there’s more you can do with this versatile root. Here is a roundup […]

Ideas for creating a quick and delicious spread of easy snacks for last-minute guests in your home. It’s not a secret that I love to entertain. If you give me the tiniest bit of notice that you’re stopping by the house, I’ll have a mini […]

Refreshingly bright and simple champagne cocktails made with just a few ingredients and perfect for New Year’s Eve!

Christmas is just over a week away and New Year’s Eve is right after that so I thought I’d share some recipes that have become my go-tos when entertaining. These are easy appetizers and cocktails I’ve shared on the blog before, rounded up into one […]

Pick a Theme This gives both you and your guests a point of focus for everything from food to decorations to attire. A simple theme makes it easier to make decisions and prioritize expenses, menu items, and timing of your gathering. Is this a costume […]

Edible Arrangements has nothing on this girl here, y’all. I have been making and gifting fruit bouquets and centerpieces for a few years now and it is such a special way to dress up an event or make someone feel appreciated. People always love them! […]

My mom has taught me a lot of things about making a home festive and welcoming for the holidays. One of the most important lessons is that it can be done on a budget! Y’all have probably already heard me mention my frugal ways in previous […]

What girl doesn’t enjoy playing in makeup on some level? I definitely do! And, thanks to YouTube gurus, I’ve gotten pretty good at beating my own face over the years. One thing I know to be challenging for a lot of us is sustaining a look for the duration of […]

Y’all know that I am all about home cooking and DIY solutions, but sometimes you might want to give yourself or someone else a break. I recently discovered that La Madeleine has lots of great options for the holiday season and thought it would be helpful information to share. […]

A sparkling, festive way to celebrate the holidays and ring in the New Year

The ultimate in sweet meets savory: warm praline sauce poured over baked brie cheese.

How to make your own homemade hot cocoa mix to have instant hot chocolate any time with just four ingredients and no unnecessary stuff–also great for gifting! I’ve mentioned here before that although I am not a coffee drinker, I still love a good, warm […]

A few lessons from the French on how to build a cheese board whether you’re making a snack or throwing a party, start with this beginner’s cheese board. The holiday season is nearly here. Although, if you enjoy entertaining like I do, the subject of […]

Did you know that pound cakes are called such because the recipe traditionally calls for a pound each of butter, sugar, flour, and eggs? If you didn’t, you’re welcome for that history lesson. If you did, let that be its own reward. 🙂 I haven’t […]

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I thought I would share some dishes befitting of a romantic dinner for two. I am starting with dessert because, well, it’s my favorite part. 🙂 This dessert combines two classic sweets that are often associated with the holiday. […]