Last Day Conclusions to 31 Days of Fearless Entertaining
I can’t put it off any longer. Part of me is sad that today is the last day of the Blogathon and the last day of my 31 Days. And there’s a large part of me that is relieved that it’s over because I feel like at times, I’ve droned on and on about this […]
Fearless Friend Brings Tea to the Party
My dear friend, Pat has tea parties at her house once a month or so. She prepares simple dishes and always has a mixture of herbal or caffeinated teas on hand to serve her guests. Sometimes she only has her neighbor who stops in for twenty minutes or some parties consist of 20 chatty friends […]
The Reluctant Entertainer Book Giveaway
A few years ago I met Sandy Coughlin through the pages of her book, The Reluctant Entertainer. Here was a woman who spoke about entertaining fears that I had but presented hospitality in such a simple, easy way. I even contacted Sandy to interview her about the subject for an article but I never wrote […]
Want to Save Your Kids From the Gimmees?
As our blogathon is wrapping up, I thought about some of our parties we’ve had when the kids were younger. I was a bit of a bratty child – only girl – (had two brothers) -only girl cousin and -only granddaughter which I think resulted in me being a bit demanding. Therefore I was determined […]
More Things I’ve Learned From Having a Party – Part II
Yesterday my list was getting too long so I wanted to share more ideas I learned from Thursday’s party. 1. Give yourself grace because you will be tired. I found myself really tired the day of the party even before it started. I thought to myself that I had planned well enough and yet I […]
7 Things I Learned From Having a Party – Part I
Yesterday I had a five women to my house for a Baked Potato and Dessert Bar. Here are few of my thoughts: 1. Run don’t walk to the phone or your computer and invite your friends to your home. (flowers on the bathroom sink) It was so much fun to laugh and talk with friends […]
A Simple Gathering With Great Friends
My party today was more than I expected in so many ways and here are a few pictures. Since I want to think further about today’s events, I’ll share tomorrow about my special day.
Tomorrow is the Big Day…
I suppose if you just found my blog, you’d think I’m talking about some huge event in my life. No… Tomorrow morning I’m going to have five women over for a light lunch and yummy dessert. They are safe, warm friends from church who are coming over just to hang out with for a few […]
Planning My Party is Underway
I’m late in getting my post up today because I’ve been pulling out my all my dishes and glasses and serving dishes to find what looks nice with what. I also had a consult today with my gifted designer – my dear neighbor – who charges me only a cup of tea and a few […]
