I really enjoy hosting parties and bringing people together. It's just something I've always done and I'm just wired that way. When I moved to Utah I picked a CrossFit gym that was close by and started going every day. The ladies at this gym were so warm and friendly and welcomed me with open arms. To show my appreciation months later, I invited them all to my home for lunch. What transpired was something so special that I did not expect! Everyone started sharing things that were deep and personal and I realized that we had all bonded over some life experiences we all had in common. There were tears shed and expressions of love, understanding, and compassion for one another. Since that time, we have gathered every so often and continued this tradition. One of my favorite memories of our first gathering was when I went to do the laundry the following day, I noticed that all of the cloth napkins we'd used for lunch had make-up stains from when we were all
Pretty In Pink Valentines Day Tablescape
Sharing how to create a pretty Pink and white Valentines Tablescape for Valentines Day. Pink and White dinnerware with fresh flowers.
I created this pretty pink and white Valentines tablescape for a family Valentines Day dinner. We always have Sunday dinner with our family and friends and I enjoy cooking for everyone, This tradition of sharing a meal at least once a week helps keeps our family close. Our children are all in college in Utah and when we are at the Highland house, we always try to get everyone together. I love that my grown children still want to come home and spend time with us.
I often use faux flowers for the garland or centerpiece on my table but when I went to the wholesale flower market and saw these beautiful pink garden roses, I knew I wanted to create a centerpiece with them. They were so beautiful and smelled amazing too! I grabbed a few other bunches of pinkish berries and some greenery to
Holiday Hosting at Home #5: Christmas Table Settings, Decor and More!
Holiday Hosting at Home #5: Christmas Table Settings, Decor and More!
Can you believe Christmas is almost here! We've all been busy getting ready for the holidays and creating things to inspire you. We are excited to share our fifth post in our blog hop: Holiday Hosting at Home! This week we are sharing what we've all been up to the past few weeks including Christmas tablescapes, Christmas trees, and my family's favorite recipe! Keep scrolling for fun and simple Christmas decor ideas!
We hope this gives you some ideas for entertaining at home! If you would like to pin any of these images, please go to the original post linked below each image. You will want to see their whole posts anyway because there is so much inspiration in each of these posts.
To Have + To HostLory created this beautiful tablescape using her
Rustic Thanksgiving Tablescape
Sharing a Rustic Table For Thanksgiving including greenery, green garland, and velvet pumpkins for warmly welcoming your guests.
When I saw these white ceramic turkeys at Pottery Barn (linked at the bottom of the post) a few months back, I knew I wanted to create a tablescape around them. I envisioned a rustic table for Thanksgiving with a green garland and some velvet pumpkins throughout.
I started with a tan linen table runner and layered faux green leafed stems, eucalyptus, and some smaller faux sage bunches. I added in a few small white flower stems and some tan colored pinecone picks.
I used some rustic candlestick holders with white candles and some turkey shaped salt shakers. I also found some matching turkey place card holders that I'll put place cards in when I have finalized the guest list for Thanksgiving.
For the places setting, I used light, neutral colors to create a rustic feel to the table. I used a pretty
Holiday Hosting at Home #3: Holiday Decor, Tablescapes and Entertaining Ideas
It's time for another post on my Holiday Hosting at home series! I've teamed up with two of my talented friends who enjoy hosting and entertaining as much as I do. This week are sharing some recipes, tablescapes, and fall decor. With Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner we have come up with some fun ideas for hosting and entertaining. I hope you'll find some inspiration here for hosting and entertaining in your own homes! Here is what my friends have been sharing this week for their fall home decor and tablescapes. If you would like to pin any of these images, please go to the original post linked below each image. Check out their entire posts – there is so much beauty and inspiration in each of these, you’ll be amazed. To Have + To Host A few years ago, Lory was drawn to a beautiful fall tablescape from a high-end table-top rental company. When she added up the cost of it for 6 people she realized it would be about