The New Rules of Hosting (Hint: They Start Before the Table’s Set)
A gentler way to gather.
Gatherings
Hosting Tips
How to host a dinner party? You’ll find it right here, with unique ideas for gatherings that foster connection and build community with an intentional mindset.
The Holiday Centerpiece: Simple Ideas, Big Impact
Texture, color, and balance.
The Ultimate Thanksgiving Checklist for a Stress-Free Feast
Don’t break a sweat.
Hosting for the Holidays? Here’s a Stress-Free Guide to Prepping Your Home
So you can enjoy the festivities, too.
Simple Ways to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table
Small details, big impact—your holiday, simplified.
How to Throw a Summer Gathering That Actually Feels Good
When the vibe is right, the rest follows.
A Backyard Garden Party to Celebrate the Moms In Your Life
And every single item is from Target.
Every Dish You Need for a Perfect Dinner Party
28 menu ideas, from apps to dessert.
A Beachy Memorial Day Dinner Party
The countdown to summer has begun, and I consider Memorial Day weekend to be the official kickoff. This year, since my birthday happens to fall the day after, we’re inviting friends for a dinner party on the back patio with food coming straight off the grill and a “bare feet required” dress code. When our […]
This Tropical Themed Baby Shower Felt More Like A Cool Party
Spring is here and warm-weather breezes are in the air, and around the office we’re especially excited about the season ahead because one of our team members, Caroline, has a baby on the way! To celebrate, we threw her a baby shower inspired by the tropics. But instead of doing this one at the CS […]
How to Throw a Beauty Brunch for Moms & Their Minis
There’s really only one rule for a great Mother’s Day: whatever you do, it should be relaxing. This year we’ve been thinking a lot about self-care, and fun little relaxation rituals you can perform in your own home. That lead us to the idea for this year’s Mother’s Day get together — a mother/daughter spa-inspired […]
A Rainbow Picnic That’ll Make Earth Day Your New Favorite Holiday
There’s really no way to bring us down this time of year. The sun’s out, wildflowers are in full bloom, and the farmer’s market is quite literally bursting with fresh produce. As a result, we’re walking around with an ever-so-slight pep in our steps, and just about the only question on our minds is “When’s the next […]
Our Cozy Friendsgiving Feast with Target
Welcome to the season of colorful leaves and scents of cinnamon wafting from the kitchen. For my latest seasonal celebration with Target, I invited my coworker besties to join me for a cozy Friendsgiving meal around the table. This fall celebration is dripping in rich jewel tones, warm metallics, and organic elements like wood, berries, […]
This Pumpkin Spice Smoothie Is Your Fall Breakfast Solution
It’s easy to make fun of the omnipresence of pumpkin spice everything at this time of year; sometimes it feels like it’s hard to step outside without getting a whiff of those familiar fall flavors, much less sit in a coffee shop. But if we’re being honest, can we just all agree that it’s a cliché […]
Apple, Blackberry, & Thyme Slab Pie
ed. note: As Thanksgiving approaches, we’ve been spotting tons of “slab pies” around the web and love their rustic look and (most of all) their ability to easily feed a crowd. We called in our go-to expert on all things pastry, chef Callie Speer, to share her most delicious slab pie recipe with a few tips on achieving […]
Maple Molasses Donuts
I think it’s safe to say Summer is officially over. It’s suddenly a little too cold in the evenings to go out in a tee shirt, and naturally I’m craving anything spiced. Now that we can use our ovens happily without resenting it, I think it’s time to get baking. These donuts are the perfect transitional breakfast […]