A Few Entertaining Tips

One of my favorite things is to entertain our family and friends with a homecooked dinner, complete with appetizers, the main course, and dessert. I may spend hours deciding on the theme and menu, and then comes the fun of choosing the dishes to grace our table.

For me, entertaining is more than serving food. Instead, I like to think I’m serving up a memory that will last a lifetime. See all Entertaining Ideas Here.

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Dreaming of fall

With the arrival of September, I begin thinking about soups, casseroles, and baking projects. Of course, I know it’s still summer, but a girl can dream. Afterall, fall is my favorite time of year. Here are a few Entertaining Ideas for Autumn, including a German Oktoberfest, an Italian Night, Soups, and of course, Thanksgiving Ideas.

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Collecting Dishes

Could this be an addiction?

I take great pleasure in collecting pretty dishes for my tables. Porcelain, fine china, stoneware, earthenware, depression glass – I love it all. You might even call this pleasure an addiction.

My husband first gifted me with a set of Blue Willow dishes one Christmas many years ago. Plus, I inherited a set or two from family members, and all gained admittance to my treasure trove.

It wasn’t until my empty nest days, however, that my collection really began to blossom. Place me in a thrift store, antique shop, or garage sale and my nose starts sniffing out all the wonderful bargains. It truly is a guilty pleasure. What can I say? I love pretty dishes.

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Summer Entertaining

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Summer is a wonderful time to entertain family and friends, whether it’s for an outdoor barbecue, picnic, or just an evening of games. Below are some of my favorite Summer Entertaining Ideas. Have fun and enjoy these long, summer days and evenings!

Set a Pretty Table

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Whether you’re planning simple appetizers, an outdoor fall celebration, or a fun dinner with friends, your table display can set the mood of your party.

For a themed dinner (Chuckwagon Dinner, Oktoberfest, Italian, or Thanksgiving Dinner), consider table linens and dishes to match your event. A few simple candles or table decorations will add to the fun on a table display.

If you’re planning an afternoon or evening gathering, consider having it outdoors if the weather cooperates. A pretty tablecloth, pumpkins, sunflowers or mums, and even twinkle lights will set the mood, along with your dishes. Don’t be afraid to mix and match dishes or linens.

No matter what, always have fun and enjoy this time with your guests.

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