Feb 20, 2021 | (There’s A Party For That), Holidays, Recipes
My friend Susan from My Texas Kitchen invited me to her house to teach me how to make her famous Mardi Gras King Cake. I have the best life ever! History lesson: The Mardi Gras or Carnival season officially begins on January 6th or the “Twelfth Night,”...
Jan 21, 2021 | (I Did This Myself), (There’s A Party For That), Entertaining, Holidays
I have an easy Valentine’s Day centerpiece to share. You could do this for any occasion, like a birthday party, ice cream social, baby shower, or July 4th by changing up the colors of the flowers. Valentine’s Day is my second favorite holiday behind...
Feb 6, 2020 | (There’s A Party For That)
Not too long ago I saw an article on Facebook for pairing wine with Girl Scout cookies. I looked on Pinterest and found three posts with suggested wines for each of the cookie types. Mr. Bee and I thought it would be the perfect theme for the neighborhood parties we...
Oct 29, 2019 | (There’s A Party For That)
“Picnics: One of the supreme pleasures of an outdoor life.” James Beard Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, especially if you live where the summers are hot and humid. When I recently saw the quote about picnics from James Beard, I spent some...
Apr 25, 2019 | (There’s A Party For That)
My sweet little niece is expecting twin boys in June and our family is so excited! My summer is set aside to cuddle these sweet bundles. Until then, I had to make do with hosting her baby shower to prepare for their arrival. Two things that are a must for any good...
Aug 31, 2018 | (There’s A Party For That)
In May, when Priya Parker launched her book The Art of Gathering, I knew it would be the perfect read for my co-workers. Since I am always looking for an opportunity to host a party, I offered to lead the discussion. I already lead my own personal bookclub Mrs....