summer entertaining

15 May

Refreshing Drinks for Hot Summer Days

categories: food and drinks

The weather is seriously starting to heat up in San Diego and it’s feeling like summer! We have a few outdoor parties coming up, and – while I do absolutely love to entertain outside – I always find myself worrying about how to keep guests comfortable when the temperature kicks into high gear. You [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 15th, 2008 at 2:53pm

8 May

Fruity Cocktails

Summer is the perfect time to serve up fruity cocktails at special celebrations or everyday get-togethers! For some festive, fruit-filled ideas, check out my Fabulously Fruity Cocktails guest post over at GlamDish today!

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Read more → Posted on May 8th, 2008 at 10:49am

2 May

HWTM at Glam & Simply Stated

categories: Simply Stated, dinnerware, linens and textiles

1. Today at GlamDish: Whim by Cynthia Rowley (highlighting some of the stylish outdoor entertaining pieces from Rowley’s new Beach, Picnic, and Party collections at Target)

2. Today at Simply Stated: Celebrations: May Flowers for the Table (dinnerware, melamine, table linens, and more – all featuring fun floral motifs for spring [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 2nd, 2008 at 10:14am

23 Apr

Simply Stated: Sunny for Spring

categories: Simply Stated, mothers day

Looking for a fresh new palette for your Mother’s Day brunch or other upcoming soirée? Sunny yellow is a perfect fit for entertaining in the warmer months, and this naturally showy color looks especially chic and sophisticated when complimented with more subdued elements like earthy wood-browns and natural patterns. Sound interesting? Check out my [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 11:12pm