How to Throw a Summer Gathering That Actually Feels Good
When the vibe is right, the rest follows.
Gatherings
Music on. Glasses clink. Conversation flows. Community is at the heart of our gatherings, and intentionality is key. Here we cover all elements of hosting a great party without the stress, while tapping our favorite tastemakers to share the unique ways they host at home.
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A Sunlit Feast: The Perfect Menu for Celebrating the Summer Solstice
Vibrant, nourishing, and nutritionist-approved.
The Ultimate Pool Party Menu—Where Every Bite Tastes Like Summer
Cue the cannonballs and cocktails.
6 Summer Party Ideas—From Solstice Suppers to Al Fresco Movie Nights
Plus, easy menus that pull it all together.
A Backyard Garden Party to Celebrate the Moms In Your Life
And every single item is from Target.
Mother’s Day Plans, Sorted: 4 Gorgeous Menu Ideas She’ll Love
Menu ideas for a gathering she’ll cherish.
Savor Sunshine With Menu Ideas for Outdoor Gatherings
Everything’s better al fresco.
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23 Easter Brunch Menu Ideas To Make Hosting Feel Effortless
Celebrate the season with these breezy recipes.
Elevate Your Weekend With a Cozy Cafe-Inspired Gathering
Great coffee and even better conversation.
How Small Gatherings Lead to Meaningful Connections
When it comes to gatherings, less is more.
The Art of Hosting: Ariel Kaye’s Tips on Creating a Cozy, Inviting Space
It’s easier than you think.
10 Best Bucket Bags
Until recently, I was pretty convinced that my current collection of handbags included something for every kind of occasion. I could stash everything I needed in a large satchels for a full day of errands, and smaller clutches complemented both casual and dressy evenings alike. But, when the bucket bag came on the scene (in quite possibly the biggest way […]
DIY Spring Floral Centerpiece
editor’s note: We’re so excited to showcase this gorgeous Easter table DIY from the talented team at Once Wed! Editorial manager Mary McLeod explains how to recreate this easy breezy floral centerpiece that will be the perfect touch on your Easter table: When concepting this DIY centerpiece, we started with the question: “What’s something beautiful that everyone has access […]
15 Easter Brunch Recipes for an Delicious Spring Gathering
Kick-off your spring with these delicious meals.
Orange & Chocolate Chip Scones
Read the full Easter Brunch with Timothy Corrigan story here.
Easter Brunch Fruit Smoothies
We had the BEST time cooking up Easter treats with our favorite little sous chefs at Patricia’s Table earlier this month (did you catch these Easter Egg Pancakes?) I had to share the adorable and completely delish fruit smoothies that we mixed up with the kids. Patricia, the owner of our favorite kids’ cooking school, says […]
Your Spring Dress Guide
It’s often said that there’s a shade of red lipstick for everyone. No matter what your skin tone, coloring or make up preferences, some beauty designer out there has mixed and matched the perfect hue for you. That’s how I feel about the perfect spring dress. Whether you’re curvy or boyish, tall or petite there […]
Wooden Clothespin Easter Cupcake Toppers
Are any of you hosting Easter this year? If so, what special menu items or decorative details do you have planned? One of my best friends is hosting her parents and her in-laws for the first time this year, and needless to say, the pressure is on! When she came to me on a quest […]
A Modern Easter Brunch
concept and design by brita olsen creative • photographed by rob gullixson • vintage rentals from octavia & brown • cupcakes by lael cake There are so many things we love about Easter — sweet memories of egg hunts, children in adorable outfits, and the promise of spring. But when it comes to holidays with […]
Shaved Squash Salad with Marcona Almonds & Feta
This is one of my very favorite salad recipes, and also one of the simplest. And it celebrates the fact that it’s almost zucchini season!! Since Easter is approaching, thought it would be fun to share one of the recipes from the spring brunch in Camille Styles Entertaining — the menu also includes an asparagus & bacon […]
“What’s Up Doc” Carrot-Ginger Cocktail
Even while pregnant, I’m not typically one to order a “mocktail” — they’re usually supersweet and lack the interesting aspects of their alcoholic counterparts, and I’d rather just drink an iced tea or grapefruit juice. However, when Adam and I were in Napa last month, I discovered a serious exception to the rule. While hanging at the […]
Easter Egg Pancakes
Lately I’ve started letting Phoebe “help out” in the kitchen: she was my devoted sous chef on last weekend’s pizza dough, and she singlehandedly added all the ingredients to a batch of zucchini muffins the other day. It definitely gets messy and undoubtedly takes longer than if I just cook something myself, but we have […]
Emerald Isle
I’ve never been to Ireland, but it’s high up there on my dying-to-go-there list. And even though this time of year, mention of Ireland elicits thoughts of four leaf clovers and leprechauns, I’ve got my sites set on seaside cliffs with lush landscapes, awe-inspiring castles and quaint Dublin pubs. So rather than choosing a less-than-subtle St. Patrick’s Day green […]
Adam Jacoby and Kris Swift
Adam Jacoby and Kris Swift have mastered the art of the dinner party, and it’s no surprise. As real-life partners and the duo behind Austin’s popular Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile, the two put their complementary skill set to work each night of the week — Adam as the culinary brains behind the restaurant, and Kris as the […]
Lavender Pistachio Madeleines
Madeleines may have found their place in history thanks to Proust, but these buttery scalloped cakes are undoubtedly delicious enough to stand on their own, literary references aside. I’ve loved them for years, and can’t believe I actually had to purchase a madeleine pan to make these at home for the first time ever. The […]