A beautiful cheese and crackers plate is my go-to appetizer for pre-dinner snacking any time of year, but much like I change my tabletops seasonally, I find it equally as important to update this presentation as well. While I loved using my dark wood Nambé cheese block for winter-time hostessing {see here}, come Spring I try to lighten things up a bit...
Give me the Greens! Today’s display (overflowing with greens) was prepped and served on St. Patrick’s Day. Yes, the holiday is usually filled with green leprechauns, green clothes, and green beer, but since we were celebrating with the kids, I thought let me create a healthy and yummy green appetizer spread. I created a veggie platter loaded with our usual...
I am so happy to be hosting little gatherings again this Spring and that means I can finally start making my cheese boards again!! To dress up my latest (incredibly simple!!) board, I added small garden roses in soft blush and whites as my decorative accent. I love how they make the board look full because I went with so...
When it comes to throwing a fabulous wine and cheese party, the right ingredients make all of the difference. I host these gatherings weekly {especially now that it is easier to have people over due to the babies} so I have come up with a stellar list of essentials. Here are my four recommendations to throwing a successful evening: 1....
This post is sponsored by Acqua Panna®. The opinions and text are all mine. I can’t even remember the last time I went out to dinner… it’s been months and months. So, as a result I am trying to make meals and occasions at home feel more elegant and special by bringing elements from our favorite restaurants, home. So for tonight’s...
I am excited to share a new section on Fashionable Hostess called Spring Parties. These beautiful and bright posts were floating around in various parts of my site so I wanted to place them all in one easy to locate spot. In this section you will find: Spring tablesettings, cheese boards, cocktails, and more! Hope you enjoy browsing and pinning!
Citrus Cheeseboard Give your cheese board the update it needs for Spring entertaining by giving it a citrus twist. Swap your go-to garnishes for accents of lemon, oranges, and limes for that pop of color. Styling your Board Step 1: Start with a large wooden board – this one is from ETU Home and is absolutely beautiful!! Place your cheeses...
Ok so you want to make a gorgeous Cheese Platter; you want it to be over-the-top, memorable, instagram-able, check all the boxes. Well, today I wanted to share a few ingredients that many of us don’t think to include, and are SO GOOD that you must give them a go on your next cheese platter venture {like… this weekend!}. Here...
When it comes to my Spring parties I am all about a healthier and lighter fare. As you saw in a recent tablescape, I created a juice bar, a delicious cheese platter, and healthy crackers rather than bread. So this party {see the table to compliment}, I decided to make create a tiered cheese platter {which takes the presentation to new heights – literally!!}...
Spring is here so I wanted to host a beautiful, bright, and healthy affair for guests on my patio. On my table… gorgeous and lush floral arrangements, an over-flowing cheese board of Spring favorites, individual cheese boards at each table setting {a detail guests always love!}, and a selection of healthy juices {because something about Spring sparks everyones interest in healthy eating!}. I am...
We have been spoiled rotten with incredible weather in Miami, but many of you are just getting a taste of Spring, and I know… it can’t come soon enough! I wanted to share a look back at some of my favorite party ideas that I created last year to celebrate Spring. Get ready for a big dose of color!! Rosé cocktail...
So in yesterday’s post I mentioned I couldn’t wait for a cozy Valentine’s Day at home. Well, I decided to create a pretty cheese board for our movie night and this sweet idea of a floral cheese board came to me, so I had to share! It’s such a great last minute party idea, and transforms the look of your...
Today I am sharing the recipes for these Spring party pleasers – a fruit soaked Gin Punch Bowl {such a refreshing cocktail!} as well as a delicious Apricot and Goat Cheese Crostini Appetizer on fellow entertaining guru and blogger’s website, LaurenKelp.com. Here is what I whipped up… There’s nothing better than bright and colorful punch bowl for a Spring party, so this one is fabulous...
I am so excited to have been featured in the Food Network Magazine April 2016 Issue sharing a yummy recipe for Spring! Brought to you by the Garnier Whole Blends Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo Line, the Food Network team and I crafted a Spring salad recipe that is packed with amazing seasonal ingredients while the home-made honey dressing is perfectly light and tart {and incredibly easy...
I am always looking for new ways to update my fabulous cheese boards. In the past I have gone crazy for salamis and prosciuttos {see here} and other times I have been all about the garnish {see here}, but today I went crazy for a new spreadable and dippable cheese. I have done the hummus and guacs, but spreadable cheese...
I have been on the hunt for a new slew of vegetables to add into my lunch salads, so when I came across this recipe incorporating fresh spring vegetables like sugar snap peas, radishes, and fresh dill, I was pumped! The sugar snap peas and radishes add a nice crunch, while the dill and chives give it such a refreshing flavor....
The definition of ‘a perfect Spring night’ to me is a night spent on a comfy couch or porch with a delicious bottle of rosé wine, light snacks, beautiful flowers, and great friends. Many people have asked what my ideal set-up for something like this would look like and the reality lies in these photos. Here’s a snapshot of my living...
You are hosting a spring party and really want to impress guests with a decadent cheese board? No need to order catering because I have created a checklist for the most gorgeous cheese platter that you can easily make at home. From salami, to cheese, to nuts, and garnish, get excited for a shockingly simple DIY project! Ok so what’s going on here… {Take...
Come Spring and Summer I love to make a few updates to my usual cheese platter, and this one is truly a hit. Rather than a heavy and creamy winter cheese, I chose light mozzarella balls marinated in olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley. {These balls are great for sharing when served with toothpicks!} A sweet and juicy...
Ready for Spring? Start entertaining with some of your favorite blue pieces, from plates to vases, to cheese boards to give your table that light and fresh feeling we all crave this time of year!! Here are some of my favorites…
Loving Lemons I just LOVE decorating with lemons this time of year (did you catch my last post sharing a cheese board with lemons as garnish?! If not, click here!!). Well, I took the same lemons and leftover roses from my board and threw together this super simple centerpiece that is perfect for casual entertaining come Spring. I started by...
Re-setting Goals in 2021 After yesterday’s poll on Instagram I found many of you are focusing on health in 2021 and are currently in “Detox Mode.” First of all, let me say congrats because after the year we have had, it’s hard to stay focused on yourself and good health, so bravo for making yourself a priority. I had made...
Today I wanted to share a roundup of some of my prettiest party foods that I made or assembled at home for various posts or parties I have thrown! You know I am not the best in the kitchen, so I promise these recipes are not too difficult, yet look SO pretty that guests will be instagramming up a storm!...
Christmas Board Giveaway!! I am so excited to partner with etúHOME for a Holiday Giveaway!! We will be giving one lucky FH follower their White Mod Tree Charcuterie Board (value $138!) which is perfect for serving up the most festive charcuterie board this Holiday season. Not familiar with the brand? Each etúHOME piece is hand crafted from sustainable materials in...
Summer is Here! Time to sip all the pretty pink stuff!! So today I wanted to share all of my summer party go-to’s for 2019 – and yes, they are ALL PINK!! Très Chic Classic Rosé… and it doesn’t get much prettier than these “Très Chic” Bottles!! They look beyond chic for a party with the gals… and to make...
In my latest outdoor entertaining post, I shared a look at a gorgeous picnic on my patio featuring some of my favorite new pieces for Spring. Today I wanted to a shopable list of some must-have’s because many of these pieces will be my staples for the season {so get ready to see them on repeat!}. From melamine plates to...
Now that we are hosting meals on our patio on the regular, I wanted to set a beautiful table to spend an evening outside with friends. In a Spring state of mind, I immediately began brainstorming a sea of blues with pops of yellow {a color story I can’t seem to get enough of lately!}. Joss & Main was kind...
While most people think of cheese for appetizers, today I wanted to share a rich and sweet brie that is perfect alongside your desserts. {And with 4th of July right around the corner, the pop of red goes perfectly well matched back to your red, white, and blue!!} To make my Brie Dessert, I needed brie, jelly, honey, berries, and...
Isn’t this party just dreamy?! Today’s FH Dinner Party Series guests and the creators of this stunning display are the women behind Lifestyle Blog Inspired By This. A blog that is inspired by beautiful weddings, aspiring entrepreneurs, exquisite homes, working moms, and more, the founder Leila Lewis and Associate Editor Ally Streelman desire to bring that inspiration to you through their site!...
I love hosting brunch, especially this time of year when we can enjoy a relaxing meal with friends at our breakfast table and then head outside with the kids to play on the playground or swim in the pool! For these sorts of occasions I love brightening up the table with a hint of color, and Williams Sonoma Home’s new AERIN...
I am excited to collaborate with Lenox today sharing the cutest tea party I created with their Melli Mello collection, exclusively sold at Macy’s. I decided to trade in my usual coffee shop date with girl friends for a morning at home with tea and scones! The Melli Mello vintage-inspired floral set was perfectly elegant for the affair. My favorite pieces are the oversized teapot {with its beautiful butterfly...
What happens when the queen of flower crowns invite you over for tea? An explosion of stunning flowers, decadent desserts, and hand-made flowers crowns of course! Seriously though, how incredible is this table and can I have tea here everyday?! I met Christy Doramus, founder of Crowns by Christy, when we were both working in PR in NYC. Since then,...
This week I teamed up with World Kitchen {the parent company to Pyrex, Corningware, Snapware, Corelle, Chicago Cutlery, i.e. all of the items you can find in your kitchen} to host an Oscar-inspired “Award-Worthy Party”. The event was held at a townhouse on the Upper East Side in NYC where we set the stage for one of the most incredible...
I am excited to share the next Dinner Party Spotlight with my first Nashville Guest, the incredibly talented artist, Kelley Estes. Known for her life long work as a painter, and more recent work as a sculptor and interior designer, her home exudes “Southern Charm” on the outside but then has this whole aesthetic of “mod cool” on the inside. I was thrilled that she...
For today’s post I teamed up with Marshalls for a fun project called the #FABTravelingBag. The gist… each of the Project Fab Bloggers got two weeks with this cute Marshall’s find, a Catherine Malandrino Tote originally $108.00 but sold at Marshalls for $49.99, to take on one of their summer adventures. Paired back to a Mara Hoffman dress, Givenchy heels, and Rag &...
Monday’s garden party tabletop was a stunner, so what’s a gal to serve at a party this fabulous? Everything decadent of course! And while the selection of the proper foods is important, equally as much so are the displays they are put on. So for this party I took out my gold bar cart to display an array of treats on a...
Two weeks ago my husband and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary! {Watch our amazing wedding video here, catch the sweet recap of our first anniversary here, and swoon over the pics from our second anniversary at the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos here.} We always love todo something extra special for the occasion but since we are moving so soon we thought it...
I truly love my Instagram because it’s a way for you guys to see what I am working on, what flowers I am loving, what home decor projects I have going on, and what playful moments are happening at home in between it all. Lately I have really been trying to make my Instagram super bright with this chic meets girly meets cheerful vibe...
This Easter bring your Hostess a gift she will love, and this Spring the trendiest gifts lie in the rose gold, pink and white color scheme. So here are some of my favorite Hostess Gifts for Spring 2015 that will leave your Easter Hostess bouncing with joy. Anthropologie Gilded Coupe Flutes {Shop here}. After getting endless compliments on my Instagram,...
Roxy Te, the gorgeous Founder & Designer behind bar-cart haven and Southern prep must-shop E-Commerce site Society Social, knows entertaining. From her successful website selling one-of-a-kind furniture items to adorable hostess-friendly gifts {my favorites include the Cruiser Cocktail Napkins, the Madison Mixer Bar Cart {featured in this post}, and the Darling Set Chairs in gold}, I immediately became obsessed with her Instagram and...
Fashionable Hostess Press & Collaborations Resume: 9.30.14 Fashionable Hostess interviewed by OccasionsOnline.com 9.15.14 Fashionable Hostess featured as Street Style on Japanese Online Fashion Site FashionSnap.com 9.1.14 Fashionable Hostess selected as Member of “Project Fab” Member; a hand-selected group of 20 bloggers across the country to represent Marshalls’ Tumblr and online efforts. Meet the group on their Tumblr Page. 8.30.14 Fashionable...
My two favorite ingredients meshed into one delicious side dish; the perfect party pleaser that covers your grains and vegetable categories! Enjoy! Quinoa Kale Cakes Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water 4 eggs, whisked 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese 3 spring onions, sliced thin 1 cup steamed kale, chopped 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon olive oil Salt and...
