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B. Smith, You Made Our World So Beautiful

B. Smith, You Made Our World So Beautiful

She was a model turned restaurateur who evolved into a lifestyle expert and one of the very first brand influencers before this social…
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Anthony Rodell
A Few Grocery Staples to Keep for Last-minute Company

A Few Grocery Staples to Keep for Last-minute Company

Time is not always forgiving. You decide to entertain a few friends or family at the last minute, but you — and maybe your budget — are a…
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Anthony Rodell
Wedding Season Rules for Guests

Wedding Season Rules for Guests

Wedding season is here and there are a few rules to remember, if you are a guest.
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Anthony Rodell
Giving the Gift of Hospitality to Long-term Guests

Giving the Gift of Hospitality to Long-term Guests

The gift of hospitality is not an easy gift to give for some of us. It’s not that we’re inhospitable, it can mean we haven’t had a lot of…
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5 Desserts to Take to Your Dinner Host

5 Desserts to Take to Your Dinner Host

I cannot cook or bake well, so I often opt to take dessert as a gift to dinner parties as a host/hostess gift. It is pretty hard to fail…
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Read This Before You Buy Flowers as a Gift

Read This Before You Buy Flowers as a Gift

We really want you to be a good host and a good guest. Flowers are one of the quickest gifts to give as a gift if you are either the host…
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Anthony Rodell
Tips for Serving Champagne and Other Bubbly Drinks

Tips for Serving Champagne and Other Bubbly Drinks

If you are planning to host brunch or a celebration in your home, then we will assume that you will want to serve something bubbly like…
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Anthony Rodell
There’s No Reason to Mess Up Valentine’s Day #ProTips

There’s No Reason to Mess Up Valentine’s Day #ProTips

It’s still January and there is no reason for last-minute planning.
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Three Things to Complete Your Super Bowl Party

Three Things to Complete Your Super Bowl Party

We can tell you now, they are not predictable things.
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Anthony Rodell
Curating gifts for guests in your home.

Curating gifts for guests in your home.

Yes, the invitation to your home for a party or weekend visit is enough, but keeping guests happy and comfortable is a part of the fun of…
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Anthony Rodell
In Praise of White Plates

In Praise of White Plates

I love beautiful things. I love entertaining at home. Sometimes the two clash. A generally decisive person — me — can find herself in a…
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Robin Caldwell
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