The Party Prep Checklist I Use Before Hosting
After nearly 20 years of hosting parties, baking for events, and setting up more dessert tables than I could ever count, I’ve learned one thing….
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The Easiest Trader Joe’s Charcuterie Board (My Foolproof Formula Every Time)
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I don’t need much of an excuse to put together a cheese board. Girls’ night? Cheese…
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The Easiest Girls’ Night: How To Host A Summer Boat Party
How We Planned a Relaxed Boat Party on Lake Union Every summer I try to plan one fun thing with friends that isn’t just meeting…
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Ultimate Ice Cream Party Ideas
How to Host the Perfect Ice Cream Sundae Bar + Desserts, Decorations, and Recipes The best part about throwing an ice cream party is that…
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The Ultimate Summer BBQ Menu: Easy Side Dishes, Desserts & Entertaining Ideas
Planning a summer BBQ? Whether you’re grilling burgers, smoking brisket, serving ribs, or keeping it simple with hot dogs, the right side dishes and desserts…
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Everything I Keep In My Gift Closet
(so last-minute gifting feels thoughtful instead of stressful) I’ve always loved gifting. Not necessarily in an over-the-top or extravagant way, but in the small thoughtful…
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My Favorite Hosting Essentials for Gatherings All Year Long
the pieces i reach for over and over again I think there is something really special about gathering people together. Not because everything is perfectly…
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The Art of Creating a Beautiful Dessert Table for Any Occasion
My step-by-step process after creating dessert tables for nearly 20 years Almost 20 years ago, when Ally turned one, I created what people now call…
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Simple Picnic Ideas for Spring
The second the sun comes out for more than five minutes, I start wanting to be outside. Spring in the Pacific Northwest is kind of…
