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Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, Thanksgiving, tagged , , , , on November 15, 2011| 3 Comments »

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to put a little extra effort into setting your table. You can make it rustic, elegant, whimsical and modern. Have fun with it and see if it doesn’t make you smile.

Here are some ideas I thought were just fun:

From Country Living

From Studio Ten 25 – gorgeous and so simple. Even I could pull this one off!

The Glamorous Housewife did an amazing job with this simple yet fabulous tablescape.

This is one of my favorite centerpieces – flowers in a pumpkin. You can do minis or a big one on the center. Great colors from Holidash.

From Wedding Girl, this is a simple, easy and yet perfect design for a rustic Thanksgiving. Absolutely love this!

However you decide to set your table this Thanksgiving, I hope those gathered around it enjoy the time spent together and you each have many reason to be truly thankful this year.

She Who Needs to Get Busy with Her Own Tablescape!

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Linen Inventory

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Holidays, Home and Garden, tagged , , on November 10, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Now is a fantastic time to take stock of what table linens you have and what you might need for holiday entertaining.

Does your tablecloth need pressed? Are there stains that need removed? Do you need to replace it with a new cloth?

If you fall into that last category, there are a lot of great choices for affordable prices. This one is from Bed, Bath  & Beyond.

Another fun idea would be to purchase a plain white or cream flat sheet and have markers scattered across the table. Ask your guests to write a message, sign their name or draw a picture.  That would most definitely be a keepsake for years to come.

Think about what table or tables you will be using. Do you need tablecloths for side tables or card tables? Do you have plenty of napkins, dish towels and pot holders. Take stock of what you’ve got, replenish as needed now and be prepared for your upcoming company.

She Who Needs to Follow Her Own Advice

 

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Turkey Day Test Run Party

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Party Theme, tagged , , , , on November 8, 2011| Leave a Comment »

Here is a wild and crazy party idea…. have a Turkey Day Test Run Party!

You know there are several dishes you’d like to try before Thanksgiving. Like that new stuffing recipe or the new pie your friend has been raving about.

Plan a casual buffet party, making all the dishes you want to try out, invite over a few friends and have a taste test to see which ones get a thumbs up and which ones get a thumbs down.

By serving the food buffet style, you can keep things simple with an overlying theme of just getting together and having fun.

You can have ballot slips for each guest to fill out, rating each dish. You could even give a few prizes for “most creative descriptions” or “most valuable tester.” Keep the prizes simple like a fall-scented votive candle or a boxed single truffle.

The main idea is to get together with friends while trying out some new recipes. I think you’ll have a good time if you give it a try!

She Who Needs to Plan a Test Run Party

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Savvy Holiday Entertaining

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Success Tips, tagged , , , on November 2, 2011| Leave a Comment »

With the approaching holiday season, are you starting to think about how to make this holiday season less stressful and more fun? Have you ever wished you could find a guide that offered you all the basic tips you needed to be a savvy and successful hostess with still maintaining your sanity?

Well, wish no more! I’ve compiled all my best tips, shortcuts, ideas and helpful hints for the holidays into a new e-book called Savvy Holiday Entertaining! You’ll find everything from ideas on getting organized, good enough housekeeping and party planning to some of my favorite holiday recipes.

Discover the seven secrets to successful entertaining.

Learn how to set a holiday buffet table.

Make the best chocolate candy in about five minutes with your microwave.

It’s all in there!

And here is the best part – I’m giving the book away for free! That’s right  – FREE! Get your download from Smashwords or my website. If you download from Smashwords, you can choose your format- everything from Kindle and Nook to basic computer-screen-readable options.

Smashwords

My Website

It is also available on Amazon for 99 cents and I hope to have it priced there for free in a few weeks.

You will also find a little bonus at the back of the book…. the first chapter of my holiday romance novel!

Check it out, share it with your friends. If you enjoy it, please post reviews on Amazon, B&N or Smashwords. I’d love to hear your feedback!

Happy Holiday Entertaining

She Who Is Pretty Excited About This Book

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