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08.27.2021

Register now! Our EE workshop starts in just two weeks! šŸ™Œ

  Dear Friends, Join me for EE’sĀ 30 Days to Effortless Entertaining! We startĀ in two weeks … Monday, September 13th!Ā  Haven’t we all felt like Julie and stress about things being perfect? After speaking to nearly 4,000 women across the southeast and leading these workshops, I’ve realized that each of you wants to entertain, and yet…

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08.24.2021

A house full … effortlessly!

Dear Friends, After taking a few weeks off to revel in our daughter’s wedding, I’m back in the saddle and excited to share a few helpful hints! Ā For two weeks before Elizabeth and Alex’s wedding, our family enjoyed time together at home … we were a happy house full! To be extra safe, we quarantined…

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07.28.2021

EE Happenings!

Dear Friends, I couldn’t be more excited! While I’m still enjoying summer and eagerly anticipating best of all,Ā our daughter’s wedding in August, I’m also giddyĀ about all the wonderful EE happenings this fall!Ā I’ve received several requests to speak.Ā Groups are gathering again and I’m thrilled to be with you! I have a few openings in my scheduleĀ for…

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07.27.2021

Time to register for the next 30 Days to Effortless Entertaining!

Dear Friends, Join me for the next 30 Days to Effortless Entertaining! Registration for the nextĀ 30 Days to Effortless EntertainingĀ workshop starting on September 13thĀ is now open! I hope you’ll join me! The EE workshops fill quickly and I do limit the number of participants. Designed to help you be ready for fall and holiday entertaining,…

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07.21.2021

A Fabulous Fig Salad!

Dear Friends, A few days ago goodĀ friend, LeeAnne gave meĀ fresh figs! Ā Oh my …Ā Divine! Her gift reminded me of a salad I shared with you two years ago and deserves repeating. The recipe comes from good friend Donna Lawhon and always wows my guests! Donna and IĀ served it one night at a dinner party for…

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07.15.2021

Delish Summer Salads

    Dear Friends, Remember when Julia Roberts in theĀ Runaway BrideĀ didn’t know what kind of eggs she liked? Stay with me … this is how I felt about three bean salad. I knew I liked it, but also something about it I didn’t like.Ā I finally figured out I liked the concept, but not the ingredients….

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07.08.2021

EE Speaks! Fall

Dear Friends, And once again … all of sudden … fall is knocking at my door! Yes, you heard me … fall! In the last two weeks, I’ve received several requests to speak this fall. Groups are gathering again and Ms. EE is thrilled to hear from you! Speaking is one of the things I…

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06.30.2021

JULY 4TH MADE EFFORTLESS! (2021)

    Dear Friends, Excuse me … how did it get to be July?!!! Honestly, it was January just yesterday.Ā It seems everyone is talking about how 2021 is flying by at warp speed!Ā  So, here we are … getting ready for July 4th! This year we will have the fewest number of people we’ve ever…

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