Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials Christmas Dessert Garnishes Beautiful holiday sweets deserve simple yet eye-catching garnishes to make memorable gatherings more festive & special. Fresh fruits slices, berries, herbs & chocolate curls are festive ways to dress homemade confections. Line sprigs of rosemary & thyme around the base of cake stands. The greenery not only adds […]
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Spring Entertaining: Garden Seed Packet Party Favors
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Garden Seed Packet Party Favors A party favor is a lovely way to send guests on there way after a fun get together & you can create a little magic with a simple packet of garden seeds. Replicate some of the fresh herbs & vegetables served in the recipes at the […]

Spring Entertaining: From The Garden Recipe Tags
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials From The Garden Recipe Tags Plant markers are a mainstay in the garden that allow you to recall where specific seeds have been broadcast. When hosting a party, one of the most common inquires from guests are the recipes & what’s being served. From The Garden Recipe Tags are a simple solution […]

The Basics: Fondant Honeysuckle Blooms
Baking & Pastry Essentials The Technique Fondant Honeysuckle Blooms When the sweet scent of honeysuckle perfumes breezy porches, you can’t help but smile a little knowing spring is settling in to share all of its’ glorious freshly snipped gifts. Azalea, dogwood & hydrangea blossoms are soon to fall in line with perfect pitch. As the petals open so do […]

Spring Entertaining: Simple Party Blooms
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Simple Party Blooms Spring parties deserve sweet arrangements that may be used on cocktail carts, vanities or they may even adorn each place setting. Once the color palate has been chosen, these lovely blooms simply bring heirloom silver, neutral plates & freshly pressed linens to life. Now is the time for […]

Spring Entertaining: Miniature Flower Pot Blooms
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Miniature Flower Pot Blooms Small flower pots are a lovely choice to showcase around your home or on beautifully set tables when southern spring entertaining is planned. Bridal teas, baby showers, Easter celebrations & Mother’s Day are just some of the social gatherings in which beautiful arrangements may be crafted in these sweet […]

Spring Entertaining: Instant Blooms
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Instant Blooms Handcrafting a beautiful centerpiece to showcase during spring gatherings is much easier than you may think. If the thought of gardening isn’t for you, there are many valuable local resources that have done all of the hard work & all you have to do is pick up the essentials. […]
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- The Buttermilk Lipstick Playlist ▿
- Nina Simone – Feeling Good
- Handel’s Messiah – Hallelujah Chorus
- Etta James – Sometimes I Get A Good Feeling
- Billie Holiday – All Or Nothing At All
- Ray Charles – Come Rain Or Shine
- Julie London – Warm In December
- Ella Fitzgerald – It Don’t Mean A Thing
- Etta James – A Sunday Kind Of Love
- Ray Charles – I Got A Woman
- Van Morrison – Jackie Wilson Said
- Van Morrison – Wild Night
- Harry Connick Jr – Recipe For Love
- Wilson Pickett – Bring It On Home
- Sam Cooke – Tennessee Waltz
- Julie London – Sway
- Sarah Vaughan – Whatever Lola Wants
- Nina Simone – I Put A Spell On You
- Rosemary Clooney – Come On-A My House
- Ella Fitzgerald – How High The Moon
- Etta James – Tell Mama
- Julie Andrews – My Favorite Things
- Lynryd Skynyrd – Sweet Home Alabama
- Perez Prado – Mambo No. 5
- Ray Charles – Night Time Is The Right Time
- Van Morrison – Sweet Thing