Celebrating Valentine's Day with Cocktails, Chocolate, and Roses

A Valentine’s celebration centered around cocktails, chocolate, and roses, designed to create a romantic, indulgent atmosphere with thoughtful detail.

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Festive Gathering in the Foothills of Litchfield, Connecticut With Watermelon Martini’s and Caprese Crostini

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Celebrate Independence Day with This Festive Crepe Cake

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Holiday Dinner

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Southwest Black Bean and Grilled Corn Salad

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Muted Colors for a Casual yet Sophisticated Fall Gathering

Entertaining, RecipesMary Madore-HickeyOctober 27, 2023Fall table design ideas, muted colors for a casual yet sophisticated fall gathering, fall gathering ideas, fall recipies, Simple fall table, fall table design, autumn table, autumn table design ideas, fall table centerpiece, fall centerpieceComment

Autumnal Harvest: Thanksgiving Table Ideas That Celebrate the Season

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Express 1908 Gin and Tonic with Lavender Simple Syrup: A Floral and Refreshing Summer Cocktail

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Sherbet Punch: A Classic with a Twist

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Backyard Sangria Gathering

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Impromptu Gatherings Made Easy with Blue and White Decor

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Garden Themed Table Design For Easter

Beautiful outdoor garden-themed Easter table just in time for your holiday. Fun ideas that you, too, can do to create your tablescape.

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Lemon, Rose, and Cardamon Mousse Layered with Chocolate Pudding

Delicious Lemon, Rose, and Cardamom Mousse layered with chocolate pudding and whipped cream. Just in time for Easter Dessert!

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My Valentine’s Brunch Celebration

A relaxed Valentine’s brunch styled in blue and white with soft pink accents, designed for easy gathering and lingering conversation.

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My First Days In California

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Entertaining, Home Decor, Recipes, TravelMary Madore-HickeyJuly 14, 2022entertaining, how to hang a chandelier, how to choose a chandelier, what size chandelier do I need, how to pick out a chandelier, chandelier, chandelier size, which chandelier size do I need, chandeliers over the table, size of chandelier, chandelier hanging, chandelier diy, diy chandelier, how to hang a light fixture, how to pick out a light fixture, Kitchen remodeling, kitchen upgrade, ways to save money on kitchen redesign, how to host a sitdown dinner, holiday dinner, how to set a dinner table, biscuits, homemade biscuit, biscuits for the holiday, savery biscuits, old fashion biscuits, biscuit recipe, old fashion biscuit recipe, holiday biscuit recipe, valentines cocktail, galentines cocktail, valentines pink lady cocktail, valentines drink, valentines drinks, French Confit Pot, Antique Confit Pot, Antique Green Glaze Confit PotComment

Day Tripping in Watch Hill, Rhode Island With a Picnic in Hand

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Garden Party with Late Spring Edible Flowers

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Easter Themed High Tea Party

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