The idea of “imperfect hospitality” is something that you hear about often these days. In the time of perfectly curated Instagram photos of lavish dinner parties and extravagant get-togethers, it’s becoming ever more popular to embrace going back to the simplicity of it all. The idea is that you can still host a beautiful gathering, but don’t let the beauty overshadow the meaning behind it - people, connections, relationships. Those are the things that truly matter, those are the things that …
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A Friendsgiving Favorite Recipe
Growing up, Thanksgiving was all about traditions: spending time with family, eating green bean casserole and pecan pie like it’s my job, and writing in our family notebook, that’s chronicled holidays past with funny stories, giant, sloppy kid handwriting, and many, many things to be grateful for. That’s still what Thanksgiving is about, and I will cherish these traditions and memories forever, but these days, Thanksgiving is also for celebrating time with friends! The first Friendsgiving …
Festive Fall Tablescape
I’m a sucker for a pretty tablescape. I could (and sometimes do) spend HOURS scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram gathering inspiration from the lavish and meticulously decorated dinner parties of my dreams. These days, people go all out for every single occasion - I’ve seen a full sit-down dinner with name cards, floral arrangements, and outrageous centerpieces for a Frozen themed first birthday party on Pinterest… I wouldn’t go that far, but I love decorating in a way that’s appealing and …
The Perfect Fall Snack Mix
The Target dollar section is one of my all-time favorite places to go looking whenever I’m in a shopping mood, and I believe that it’s completely underrated. I find anything from stationery to baskets and jars to candles, home decor, and gifts there! Because it can be so hit-or-miss and they don’t usually restock the seasonal items, I try to frequent the section at least every two weeks or so to not miss anything. I stopped by a few weeks ago with my roommates to look for some holiday …