Over the weekend, we hosted our second annual Oktoberfest dinner party, and it was such a fun and festive evening with some of our friends! Inspired by my sister and her family, and in an ongoing effort to inject a little more celebration into our everyday, we tapped into that German heritage by celebrating Oktoberfest, … Continue reading Oktoberfest Dinner Party & Recipes
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it's far and away one of my most favorite holidays! I'm not sure if we'll ever actually host Thanksgiving on the actual day, as we travel to see our families every single year, but I am thrilled that we get to host Friendsgiving on our deck this year! … Continue reading Thanksgiving Tablescapes, Three Ways
With fall just around the corner, new rhythms and routines setting in, and families busier than ever now that school is back in session, we have been embracing meal planning with quick, family-friendly recipes! I'm excited to share our recipe for Mexican Lasagna, one of our favorite family recipes and a staple in our home … Continue reading Recipe: Mexican Lasagna with Laura’s Lean
Whether it's for a Christmas cocktail party for two, festive family movie night, or gameday, this trio of festive meatballs is just too good! Cooking has become such a fun creative outlet in our home, and we love cooking together, testing new recipes, and setting pretty tables to make it a special date night at … Continue reading Recipe: A Trio of Cocktail Meatballs
Though we’re not hosting any dinner parties or Thanksgiving dinner this year, I had so much fun putting together this fall and Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration in our dining room! If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you probably know that my favorite colors – for weddings, home decor, my wardrobe, or anything … Continue reading Blue and Wheat Autumn Tablescape
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