I come from a long line of tailgaters. We love college football and especially love the gathering before {and after} the game. What I've learned is that there are a few things everyone seems to forget on the day of the game. So I've gathered those things and put them in a box that comes to every game so we're never without the things we need the most.
If you tailgate {and you should!} pack yourself a box of the things you find yourself without and you'll be glad you did.
A little refreshing cocktail is exactly what we need right now! Summer entertaining is in full effect - the beach house is up and running - and it’s time to sit on the deck and have a drink! This cocktail is the perfect cocktail for the summer. I think you will love it! Let me know what you think! Or come join me on the deck. I’ll make a pitcher.
1 ounce gin
2 ounces Lillet
4 ounces San Pellegrino Limonata
Fill highball glass with ice. Pour gin and Lillet into the highball glass and top with Pellegrino. Stir gently with a starfish swizzle stick.
More for summer entertaining!
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West Elm Enamelware Serving Bowl
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Crate and Barrel Pop Acrylic Drink Glasses
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photography by Brooke Clark
Studio B Photography
If I had to pick a favorite food, it would be seafood. Living in the Northwest certainly enables my love of seafood. The perfect way to serve seafood for a crowd is with a clambake - mostly because it takes almost no time to cook and the whole thing is done in ONE pan! A swanky one pot dinner.
Enjoy the last days of summer. I know I am!
photography by Brooke Clark
Studio B Photography
Read the magazine article in
. Available on newsstands in Western Washington and on your iPad.
Last year, for Judson's first birthday, we hosted an Ice Cream Social in our backyard. For a summer birthday, an Ice Cream Social is a charmingly simple way to entertain. The party is featured in this month's issue of
that's available on newsstands in Western Washington now - or your iPad!
The only 'over the top' thing that I did was created cakes in pointy ice cream cones. The recipe + instructions are in the magazine!
I LOVE an ice cream social - it's the perfect way to eat ice cream any time of the day, but it's also a super simple way to celebrate any night of the week.
Have a birthday? Ice Cream Social
Promotion at work? Ice Cream Social
Passed the swim test? Ice Cream Social
Better yet, I made a video to show you just how simple this really is.
All week I'll share more fabulous ice cream ideas! I can't wait!
The secrets to this method are ::
1. A giant punch bowl + giant flowers. Scale is critical.
2. Floral foam holds the flowers in place. The heavy heads of the hydrangea would droop otherwise.
3. Add more water to the floral foam each day so it doesn't dry out.
4. Smash the ends of the stems to allow water absorption. Woody stems require "opening" up.
Why is this a good arrangement? It makes the table fabby in just minutes. Look at how grand it can be. Summer dinner party? Check.
Have you popped over to
to see your favorite girl featured there?! I met the fellas behind the amazing magazine while I was in New York - they are so fabulous, I had a crush on them immediately. If you haven't seen the magazine yet, you are missing out. The photography, recipes, and craft ideas are ridiculous. The magazine is
and at Anthropologie.
Swoon!