Creative hosting ideas, party tricks, and low-stress ways to gather — from informal dinners to themed events.
As much as I love the outdoors, I would probably consider myself more of an… indoor person. And yet, when it comes to entertaining, I keep coming back to my backyard. While hosting outdoors means braving challenges like sun, wind, bugs, and dirt (ugh), there’s something special about it that makes all the hassle worth…
Monday might objectively be the worst weekday, but Tuesday is its own unique monster. At least on Monday, I have some level of motivation to start the week, but by Tuesday, it’s usually evaporated. And the weekend is still SO far away. Maybe that’s why I love Taco Tuesday so much. After all, tacos make…
Brunch is easily my favorite meal. But while we often have people over for dinner (and go out for brunch), hosting brunch at home feels a lot less common. Maybe that’s because hosting in the morning isn’t always the most convenient, and brunch food can feel a little intimidating to serve. But hosting brunch is…
When I first started looking for a baby shower theme, I didn’t have a strong vision yet. I just knew I wanted something cute, elevated, and gender-neutral. We didn’t know our baby’s gender at the time, and there was no way I was going to wait to start planning until we found out! As soon…
Well, in an unprecedented turn of events, ABC canceled Season 22 of The Bachelorette just days before the premiere. If you, like me, were looking forward to a season of rose-filled drama (and hopefully some happily ever after), never fear — you can still salvage your watch party plans. Wondering what to watch instead? Don’t…
If you love to entertain, you know that great hosting isn’t really about “stuff,” but the thought and care you put into your gatherings. That said, over the years, I’ve found a few pieces that really elevate the experience and make hosting so much easier (and we definitely shouldn’t underestimate the power of that!). Today,…