Grand Millennial Style: History of the Snack Set

Grand Millennial Style: History of the Snack Set

Did you see my post a few weeks ago sharing what Grand Millennial style is?  In that post, we talked about the history of salt cellars, and shortly after that my dear friend Pegie gifted me a set of tiny salt cellar silver spoons that belonged to her mother!  Her...
Host a Baby Shower with a Twist

Host a Baby Shower with a Twist

I love to host baby and wedding showers. It’s so fun to watch the bride or mother-to-be open gifts and hear the oohs and ahhs. I had the great fortune in early 2020 (before the pandemic) to host a bridal shower for my friend Gina’s then-future...
Four Ideas for Hosting Dinner al Fresco

Four Ideas for Hosting Dinner al Fresco

In Texas, we have a short window to enjoy meals outside on the patio before the weather is hot and muggy and the mosquitoes are the size of potatoes. Typically, it’s April – June, then October through December. As soon as it’s warm enough, we love to...