Entertaining Tips and Inspiration — Outdoor Entertaining

Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal

Life is Not a Dress Rehearsal

  Every December, I promise myself this will be the year I slow down. Yet every year, the holidays rush by in a blur of work and missed moments. Th...

How to Create a Festive Mailbox That Spreads Holiday Cheer (and Survives the Neighborhood Dogs)

How to Create a Festive Mailbox That Spreads Holiday Cheer (and Survives the Neighborhood Dogs)

How to Create a Festive Mailbox That Spreads Holiday Cheer (and Survives the Neighborhood Dogs) Your mailbox is the unsung hero of holiday decor—i...

First Impressions Matter: Why Home Identification and DIY Confidence Go Hand-in-Hand

First Impressions Matter: Why Home Identification and DIY Confidence Go Hand-in-Hand

Today, my "why’s" collided, and I needed the reminder—it hit hard. I am passionate about first impressions and home identification. I am passiona...

Cherishing the Last of Summer, While Embracing Back-to-School and Upcoming Autumn Delights

Cherishing the Last of Summer, While Embracing Back-to-School and Upcoming Autumn Delights

Embracing the End of Summer It seems like summer is coming to a close earlier and earlier, not by default of the weather, but rathe...

4 Fantastic Backyard Summer Activities for Kids - Part 2

4 Fantastic Backyard Summer Activities for Kids - Part 2

Today we continue the summer fun ideas with the conclusion to our two-part series on fun backyard summer activities for kids...so grab your sunscre...

4 Fantastic Backyard Summer Activities for Kids - Part 1

4 Fantastic Backyard Summer Activities for Kids - Part 1

Summer is the perfect time to soak up the sunshine and create unforgettable memories with your little ones. In this post, we've rounded up four fun...

Hosting a Fabulous and Fun 4th of July Party

Hosting a Fabulous and Fun 4th of July Party

The 4th of July is a wonderful time to celebrate our independence and throw a heck of a party in the meantime! When I think about the 4th of July,...