Gatherings

Design

Back to the Beach

“There’s not much better than a baby on a beach, is there?” It was one of those honest observations you make when you’re entirely comfortable with your significant other. We were lying underneath a palapa in Mexico, watching a mother lead her child along the shore. The toddler was experiencing the sea for the first time […]

A gorgeous summer picnic with Calder Clark Studios
Hosting Tips

How to Picnic Like an Event Planner

There are few things I love more than gathering friends for lunch al fresco in the summertime —  even a simple spread of cheese and crackers feels elevated when it’s on a pretty picnic blanket spread out in the grass. Here to show us how to make our picnics Instagram-worthy on the fly is Charleston-based event planner Calder Clark, who […]

Three Herb-Infused Lemonades - Rosemary, Lavender, and Ginger Mint!
Drinks

Ginger Mint Lemonade

Click here to check out the full story, “Three Ways To Take Your Lemonade To The Next Level.” *photos by Laura D. Photography

Three Herb-Infused Lemonades - Rosemary, Lavender, and Ginger Mint!
Drinks

Lavender Lemonade

Click here to check out the full story, “Three Ways To Take Your Lemonade To The Next Level.” *photos by Laura D. Photography

Three Herb-Infused Lemonades - Rosemary, Lavender, and Ginger Mint!
Drinks

Rosemary Lemonade

Click here to see the full story, “Three Ways To Take Your Lemonade To The Next Level.” *photos by Laura D. Photography

The Pearl Diver tiki cocktail recipe
Food

The Pearl Diver

Click here to see more from the full story, “Two Tiki Cocktails Every Summer Party Needs.“

Drinks

Two Tiki Cocktails Every Summer Party Needs

Editor’s note: More than four years since our epic mixology class at drink.well, and the cozy local joint is still one of our favorite places in town. With a new summer tiki menu debuting next week, drink.well owner and master mixologist Jessica Sanders stopped by to share two crazy good cocktails that’ll take your next poolside luau to […]

The Saturn tiki cocktail recipe
Food

The Saturn

Click here to see more from the full story, “Two Tiki Cocktails Every Summer Party Needs.“

Hosting Tips

A Colorful Summer Seafood Boil

It’s finally starting to feel like summer in Austin, which means lots of outdoor parties with light and fresh food on the menu. I love setting big platters on the table and serving guests family-style, and nothing says “help yourself” like a backyard seafood boil. I’m a sucker for themed parties and when I couldn’t find the […]

best new shows to stream Cute backyard movie setup
Hosting Tips

Summer Backyard Movie Night

I went to an all girls camp in the Texas hill country, and some the best memories of my summers there were the nights designated for outdoor movies. We’d hold a vote the week before, and everyone could write in whatever movie they wanted. (At the risk of dating myself, I’ll say that Newsies, Pretty […]

Setting up a simple tablescape makes outdoor dining an amazing experience
Hosting Tips

Dinner in the South of France

Around this time two years ago, Adam and I took a trip to the South of France to celebrate my 30th birthday and our 5th wedding anniversary, two milestones that fell within the same week of each other. It was definitely one of those bucket list trips — we fell in love with the beaches, the effortlessly […]

Fresh Veggies from Local Farmers' Market
Gatherings

Sara Dickerman

Even though my cookbook collection keeps growing, there are always one or two that I end up actually cooking from all the time. This year, I became instantly obsessed with cooking my way through Bon Appétit: The Food Lover’s Cleanse, thanks to its beautifully seasonal approach to simple home cooking. A friend intro’d me to its author, James Beard-award winning writer Sara […]

huge barre class at the Camille Styles #gethealthygettogether // most fun group workout ever
Wellness

Inside Our First Ever Get Healthy Get Together

I’m still on cloud nine after last Sunday’s first-ever #GetHealthyGetTogether that our team hosted here in Austin at the beautiful South Congress Hotel. Earlier this year, we announced a renewed commitment to creating content that inspires healthy lifestyles, and that inspired a desire to do something IRL with you guys. As much as we love our […]

Memorial Day Bash
Hosting Tips

Throw an Epic Memorial Day Bash in 6 Easy Steps

Celebrate the kickoff to summer by rounding up your crew for a backyard barbecue or party on the water. We pulled together our favorite creative ideas for food and drink recipes, activities, and decor tips that will equal an unforgettable holiday weekend without the stress. Click through for your complete guide to throwing a Memorial Day […]