Wrapped up a fun weekend which included a girl’s wine night at my house and a superhero party for a very special 3 year old. Both events were fun, but Sunday was a lazy day for me and I highly enjoyed the down time. As many of you have probably gathered by now, I love to entertain. There’s something about having a house full of people and hearing conversation and laughter that gives me joy. The details that go into planning are what get me excited; the theme, menu, décor, etc.
When it comes to food, display means a lot. A good server or platter is where it’s at. When Austin and I got married I had lot of serving pieces on the registry because I knew one day we would entertain. Of course there are always a million more I’d like to own, but that comes with time. Here are some I’ve discovered while “window shopping” online. P.S. beautiful platters make great gifts…especially if you fill them with cookies 😉
Don’t forget to label your food too. There are a number of ways to make sure people know what they’re piling on their plate. Maybe that will be a post for next week…
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| Pier 1 | Z Gallerie | Sur la table | Pottery Barn |
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| Crate & Barrel | Pier1 | Pier1 | Pottery Barn |
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| Sur la table | Z Gallerie |
I purchased the Sur la table ombre beverage dispenser and it’s everything I wanted it to be! Holds 3 gallons and the beautiful hand blown elements make it one of a kind. What event(s) are you planning next? Until next post…xoxo Becca
Why is it when a 3-day weekend happens you need extra days to recover? Soooooo busy!!! I took Friday off to run errands in preparation for Easter; hair cut, Lexi got groomed, I had to get my nails done (thanks hubs), and picked up last minute items for Sunday’s tablescape. This was the first time we hosted Easter and it went really well. Saturday was full of time in the kitchen and celebrating a good friend’s birthday (restaurant review coming soon). Sharing lots of pictures today.
Let’s start with the tablescape. I wanted a fresh “spring” look so I could use it for the next few months. I considered a fresh tulips centerpiece, but as we all know, fresh flowers only last so long.
Simple strawberry topping for my cheesecake. 1 pint of fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract. Mix it all together, cover, and store in the refrigerator over night.
A few Easter dinner shots
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| Pear wrapped in prosciutto topped with goat cheese |
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| Bacon Wrapped Green Beans |
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| Mom’s famous cheesecake recipe. It was a hit! |
I bought confetti eggs for the hubs because he’s a big kid at heart. I knew a war would be sparked! This is my family and why I love them!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter and Passover weekend. Until next post…xoxo Becca
Becca
born and raised Texan
Hi all and welcome to my cozy little place in the blogosphere. My name is Becca and I'm a born and raised Texan. After college I got married. Got a puppy. Got a house. And then I decided I wanted to share daily life, struggles, ambitions, and everything in between.
