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You may be wondering… sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day? Bear with me.  SOPHISTICATED ST. PATRICKS DAY Yes, St. Patrick’s Day, for many of my Irish and/or Catholic friends, is a day devoted to celebrating the saint himself. But for many non-Catholics, Saint Patrick’s Day has a reputation for being a party holiday, with green beer and […]

Sophisticated St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails, Mocktails, & Eats

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How to Host an Elegant St. Patrick's Day Gathering

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The leaves are changing colors, the morning air is crisp, and the holidays are right around the corner. That means one of my favorite things –  hosting elegant fall dinner parties! Hosting a fall-themed party is the perfect reason to spruce up your home, treat yourself to a manicure, and purchase a new outfit. When […]

How to Host an Elegant Fall Dinner Party

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How to Host an Elegant St. Patrick's Day Gathering

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When entertaining overnight guests, it’s hard not to think of the adage “there’s no place like home.” It’s an adage for a reason. As much as we enjoy being with friends and family, we will never quite be as relaxed and comfortable as we are in our own homes. We have our routines and idiosyncrasies. […]

MY BEST TIPS FOR ENTERTAINING OVERNIGHT GUESTS

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Today’s blog is written by the lovely Scarlett Wells. A wine enthusiast, Scarlett shares her knowledge of Champagne and its health properties. Cheers, darlings!    Champagne Is Known As Sparkling Wine Champagne is widely known as a sparkling wine. It exhibits carbonated properties, which results in a bubbly texture when served. Sparkling wines are most […]

Why Champagne Is A Celebratory Wine

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When I was a little girl I was captivated by my Aunt Essie’s charm. She was interested in others. She made you feel special the moment she opened the door to greet you. She was the hostess with the mostest! She had a warm, natural charm that filled the room as she sat at the […]

How to Entertain With Moxie

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