Tag Archives: Guests

Perfect Ideas for Perfect Parties

By Chris | Published: September 20, 2011
Love using my green and white plates for entertaining - some of these I got from my friend Lynn von Kersting, some on shopping trips, and even some from my JCP collection.

I love to entertain my friends and family.  I’ve blogged about entertaining outside, but with fall here and winter slowly approaching, I wanted to share some of my tips for hosting the perfect party – regardless of location.  Some of my favorite ideas that always work for me: -Start by deciding the theme of the [...]

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Making Your Guests Feel at Home

By Chris | Published: July 26, 2011
Our guest room, formerly my son's room. I drew inspiration from Monet's Giverny garden outside of Paris.

I think summer is the perfect time to have guests at our house.  My husband Kevin always does the barbequing – a nice, easy meal of fish or meat with vegetables on the side.  We’re also lucky to have a pool which becomes a magnet for everyone during these hot summer days.           Before our [...]

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