Entertaining Essentials The Profile Bodega Glasses Elevating casual social functions such as birthday celebrations or football parties need not be complicated. Just a few simple essentials may be integrated into tablescapes to offer easy style. Spanish Bodgea glasses offer a clean shape & should be a staple in every entertaining collection although they are good […]
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The New Collection Of Chocolate Petit Fours
Summer Entertaining Southern Socials The New Collection Of Chocolate Petit Fours Summer entertaining opens many options when planning gatherings for lovely occasions. Begin by offering a menu filled with seasonal recipes from Fresh Herb Gazpacho, & Parmesan Canapé Shells filled with Caesar Salad With Fresh Herb Croutons. This classic lunch & party menu combination is appropriate to serve for a […]

The Profile: Dessert Plates
Entertaining Essentials Southern Socials Dessert Plates Having the right tabletop pieces when hosting parties is a must. Whether you have chosen to highlight a fine china pattern or use classic white tableware, when it is time to serve dessert make certain you have the correct items necessary well in advance in order to make preparations […]

Spring Entertaining: Easter Celebrations
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials Easter Celebrations Spring entertaining opens many options when planning gatherings for lovely occasions. Begin by offering seasonal produce thread throughout your menu. Carrots not only make delicious appetizers, soups, salads & side dishes but look to them for dessert, too. Mini Buttermilk Carrot Cake Loaves which also makes a good hostess […]

The 2019 Essential Easter Entertaining Primer
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The 2019 Essential Easter Entertaining Primer Timeless advice always rings true when planning lovely gatherings. Easter marks a time where growth & renewal are at the forefront so naturally a seasonally sound menu should lead the way. Over the next few weeks, drop by daily for valuable pointers & delicious recipes […]

The 2019 Essential Spring Entertaining Party Primer
Spring Entertaining Southern Socials The 2019 Essential Spring Entertaining Party Primer Although much of this information was presented last spring, timeless advice always rings true when planning lovely spring parties. First & foremost, beautiful gatherings begin with your good taste & they need not be complicated. Simple flower arrangements, polished heirloom silver & a backdrop […]

The Classic New Year’s Day Entertaining Recipe Collection
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Classic New Year’s Day Entertaining Recipe Collection Timeless recipes filled with the iconic favorites southerners have come to expect on New Years Day is a lovely way to ring in the new year. Hoppin’ John served over Long Grain White Rice features seasoned black eyed peas while Bourbon-Orange Baked Ham & Classic Collard Greens deliver […]

The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer
Holiday Entertaining Southern Socials The Essential Christmas Dinner Entertaining Primer Hosting holiday gatherings offers endless menu possibilities. The selection of recipes should most certainly showcase seasonal produce coupled with traditional fare guests have grown to expect. Festive party fare filled with bold, fresh flavors that can be prepared ahead then chilled, baked, roasted or warmed […]
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Welcome! I’ve been expecting you… February 13, 2013
- 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