Watch today’s Instagram post! Join me at the historic Truitt House for a unique day of learning Thursday, October 9th REGISTER HERE! Dear Friends, I want to share the most exciting news! The beautiful, historic Truitt House in Suffolk, VA is hosting a full day Effortless Entertaining workshop! Join me! How many times have you said, “We should have people over,”…
Dear Friends, Can you feel it? That crisp hint in the air that whispers of cozy dinners, holiday celebrations, and all the beautiful gatherings that make fall and winter special? If you’re like many of my friends, this thought brings both excitement AND a little flutter of anxiety. You want to open your home…
Dear Friends, In today’s newsletter and Instagram post, I’m sharing a few of my favorite resources for fun, funny, and fabulous cocktail napkins. The bar, of course, is so much more than the napkins … what to serve how to serve how much to buy how to choose wines glassware wine glasses … and more. Perhaps you…
Dear Friends, Welcome to my annual July 4th newsletter! As you can see from photos from last year’s 4th, it’s crazy, chaotic, and so much fun! To make sure I’m able to have fun too, I get organized well in advance with my GamePlan, Menus, and Activities. The best part of our July 4th celebrations…
DEAR FRIENDS, Memorial Day will be here before you know it and you can be the hero with with EE’s Roasted Baby Back Ribs! They are super easy and are jaw-dropping delicious! The best thing is that you can prep everything in advance, put them in the oven, and just leave them roasting on low heat…
Dear friends, In this week’s Instagram posts, I’ve featured two spreads that I served to a group of lovely women who participated in my 30 Days to Effortless Entertaining workshop in person with me. Now … back to the spreads in this week’s Instagram posts. Although I have given you these recipes in previous newsletters, they are…
Dear Friends, The Kentucky Derby is May 3rd, and once again, it’s the perfect occasion for a party! This week’s Dish will give you recipes and pro tips you need to cross the finish line … effortlessly! Gathering the people you love can be fun for YOU, and Effortless Entertaining … my book, the workshop, and my speaking engagements show…
Dear Friends, As Easter approaches, I give thanks for the hope of the resurrection, for new life. How fitting that Easter comes in the Spring when new life is bursting forth all around us. As I give thanks, I also pray for those suffering close by and far away. My gratitude and joy are always…