In the past five days, in addition to my son’s birthday, school finals, preparing for and accommodating 4 houseguests I hosted two separate dinner parties and brunch. One dinner was for 24 guests, the second had 12 visitors and the brunch included 22 people. It sounds almost impossible but here are my Top 10 Tips on How To Plan a Large Dinner Party. Top 10 Tips on How To Plan a Large Dinner Party 1. Select a theme. Many people assume that themes are only for children’s birthday parties. ... View the Post
Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate
At about 5.30 p.m. (12:30 ET), Queen Elizabeth who is Britain's oldest ever monarch at age 89, surpassed the record set by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, and became Britain’s longest reigning monarch. Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate! Longest Reigning Monarch in Britain’s History She’s Done It Let’s Celebrate The Queen is spending the day at Balmoral in Scotland as she wanted no fanfare. She will be having a simple dinner ... View the Post
Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders
On Monday I will be driving Sweet Guy to his second week of summertime camping with the Boy Scouts. There has been a tremendous amount of prep work as this is a leadership camp and the boys are expected to pack in every single bit of their gear, pitch their own tents, etc. So we have been practicing and packing all week. Here is Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders. Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders I was a Girl Scout from Brownie’s through Seniors. I can build outdoor shelters, create fire ... View the Post
Easy Doublemint Brownies
As a child, Mr. Décor’s mother would make Easy Doublemint Brownies every Christmas. A batch is easy to whip up and these brownies freeze very well. Make some now to have on hand all holiday season long. Here are the brownie ingredients: 4 squares of unsweetened chocolate (I often use Bakers brand) 1 cup of butter or margarine 2 cups of sugar 4 eggs 1/2 teaspoon of peppermint oil (you can find this in the cake decorating aisle at Michael’s and Joann’s) 1 cup of flour 1/4 teaspoon ... View the Post
A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges
After a somewhat disappointing day in Arles, I had probably my all time favorite fine dining experience in France. Mas du Capoun was recommended to us by our innkeeper Francis. It did not disappoint. A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges. A Wonderful Meal in the Village of Molleges We arrived about 15 minutes before 7 pm when the restaurant opens for dinner, so we took a quick stroll through the tiny village. The quaint town center has a tiny Hôtel de Ville (city hall) and ... View the Post
Easy and Refreshing Blueberry Spritzers
During the long and hot summer, it is so important to stay hydrated. In an effort at better health, I have been trying very hard to wean myself off of cola. (I wish somebody would make a patch for that!) I drink as much water as I can, but sometimes I want a little more flavor with hardly any effort or extra calories. Make some Easy and Refreshing Blueberry Spritzers. Easy and Refreshing Blueberry Spritzers This fizzy drink uses cold club soda, blueberries and just a few drops of water ... View the Post
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