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How to Host Your First Dinner Party: A Step-by-Step Guide
A beginner’s guide to hosting.
All Your Summer Entertaining Questions, Answered
You’ve got this.
250 Best “Never Have I Ever” Questions to Heat Up Game Night
Time to dig deep.
A Laid-Back Mother’s Day Brunch—3 Simple, Make-Ahead Recipes for Celebrating
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How to Host an Effortless Summer Happy Hour
Fresh, flavorful, and zero fuss.
It’s the Ultimate Hosting Hack—How to Use Napkins to Level Up Your Table
The understated statement-maker.
How to Host an Apéro: The Ultimate French-Inspired Happy Hour
Francophiles, raise a glass.
Summer Grilling Party
We fully embraced Cambria Wine‘s entertaining philosophy when planning this summer steak dinner — our gatherings are comfortable and not fussy. They really require little more than friends, food, and wine. With those three key tenants in mind we converged at a glorious two acre estate just west of downtown Austin for a garden dinner under […]
A Day at the Splash Pad with Joules
I don’t know about your hometowns, but when the Splash Pads opened in Austin on May 17, it seemed that everyone in the city was there to ring in the occasion. It’s one of the most popular ways parents find free fun and an escape from the heat during the hottest months of the year. […]
Entertaining With :: The Wellgro Co.
When you take a look around the Hugheys’ home, little tidbits of Kerri’s grandmother’s legacy are everywhere: black and white nostalgia in the form of old photographs, a simple wooden recipe box full of delicious thoughts and scribbles, a white and red cabinet in the kitchen. Across from the cabinet hangs one of Ed’s prized possessions: […]
Basil Pesto & 6 Minute Egg on Toast
The simplest breakfasts are often the most delicious. Much like the beloved avocado toast, it doesn’t take a lot of ingredients to form an addiction. My boyfriend made this delicious combination for me on a whim, and since then, I can’t get enough. It’s the perfect flavor for a light, early Summer breakfast. Ingredients: 2 large […]
Desert Romance Bridal Shower
Don’t get me wrong: I love girly. I adore lace, the color pink, jewels, frosting and peonies. But I think that all those feminine notions are way more interesting when juxtaposed with something a little more organic, don’t you? When we got the chance to collaborate on a romantic-themed bridal shower with the team at […]
What’s New for June :: We Love Summer
Even though temperatures in Austin will be rising up in to the 90s (and I am almost eight months pregnant), I can’t wait for summer…and we are all particularly looking forward to this month’s editorial lineup that will officially kick off this new season! This week’s posts will start June off with a bang, as […]
Pretty Simple :: Summer Waves
Summer is officially here and that means it’s time to master that perfectly beach-y mermaid hair we all dream about. Martha Lynn here, and I am so excited to share a technique that will have everyone doing a double take whether you are on the beach or in the boardroom: these are the curls that […]
Crafting with Canon :: Tiny Travel Album in a Box
I have fond memories of visiting my next door neighbor’s house as a child — they spent the first two years of their marriage traveling the world together before settling down in our small town. I loved pouring over the artsy albums commemorating their trips that they kept on the living room coffee table. In […]
Style in Spades :: Pool Party in Rio
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and we’re looking for any and every excuse to kick back and celebrate. So, when kate spade new york asked us to throw a pool party inspired by their latest collection, it was a total no-brainer. Bursting with vibrant colors, adorable toucan details and floral motifs, each […]
Monochromatic Monday :: Citrus & Sorbet
It started with those popsicles… I spotted them and suddenly I could taste summer. There’s just something about those hot colors that just screams fun-in-the-sun, and the weather in Austin is calling for just that. With temps in the 70’s & 80’s, clear skies and cool breezes, we’ve had the most gorgeous few days, and popsicles, sorbet […]
Morning Meals :: Raspberry Almond Muffins
I know most people spend their mornings rushed with a quick pastry and coffee-to-go. As much as that seems easy and convenient, gluten-free pastries are not widely available everywhere…so I am usually stuck making my own. Luckily, these homemade muffins are incredibly addicting. They will keep you full longer than the average muffin (thanks to […]
Outdoor Entertaining with Bright.Bazaar
Will Taylor, known in the UK as the quintessentially colorful “Mr. Bazaar,” is publishing his first entertaining book that our office is simply dying over. We have always loved his use of hues on his blog Bright.Bazaar, but the visionary book takes it up a notch with vivid photographs and distinct inspirational images. Bright.Bazaar: Embracing Colour for Make-You-Smile […]
DIY :: Pressed Flower Gift Wrap
If you caught last week’s round-up of our favorite Mother’s Day presents, you may have a plan for what to give your mom this year… but have you given any thought to how you’ll be wrapping it? After all, gift wrapping is a great way to express creativity and put that extra special touch on […]
Down and Derby with Julia Lake & Brita Olsen
Don’t have a ticket to Churchill Downs this weekend? Never fear — NYC-based party planners Julia Lake and Brita Olsen have stepped in to show us how to host a fantastic Kentucky Derby watching party, no travel necessary. With charming Southern details and a dedicated “gentlemen’s bar” this is one party the boys will love, […]
Entertaining With :: Libbie Summers
I can almost smell the weekend, you guys, and all the food and parties and outdoor revelry that come with it. With soaking-up-the-sun and outdoor entertaining on our minds, we turned to one of the most creative and unconventional hostesses we know: Libbie Summers is the co-creator of the super inspirational Salted and Styled blog, and […]
Artist Spotlight :: Ashley Woodson Bailey Photography
Flowers have such a fleeting beauty; we’re reminded as they wilt of how quickly things fade. Photographer Ashley Woodson Bailey is on a mission to remedy the petal problem, and she’s doing it with her camera. Enter flower photography, an art Ash has been cultivating since she fell in love with les fleurs at age […]
Field Trip :: Spring Cocktails with NO VA
Now that sunshine is well under way, afternoon cocktails on the patio and happy hours by the bar have become routine after long workdays. So when NO VA Kitchen & Bar on Rainey Street offered to teach us the secrets to the refreshing, seasonal cocktails we crave this time of year, we were all in. Our team […]
Happy Easter!
photo by hilda grahnat for kinfolk Here’s wishing you an Easter filled with chocolate, pastels and plenty of hidden eggs! Happy hunting… — team Camille Styles
10 Best :: Spring Floral Arrangements
Spring is in the air! Granted, the weekend forecast in Austin is looking a bit icky, but we’ve got bright, blossoming florals on the brain nonetheless. Whether you’re attending a spring wedding, planning a seasonal dinner party or simply wandering outdoors in search of wildflowers, there’s no better time of year to surround yourself with […]
Morning Meals :: Quinoa Scramble
Easter brunch doesn’t have to be all about hiding eggs this year. Our Spring-y scramble is a perfect light and bright breakfast for the upcoming holiday, and we promise your guests will love it, too. Serve it warm with your favorite brunch beverage (coffee or a cocktail)…sometimes we like both! Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa 3 […]