My younger sister Lindsey is getting married in October, so recently we threw her a tea party bridal shower. She loves tea and she’s also an avid reader, so the décor included lots of books, teapots, and teacups. I planned the menu for the shower, made tea sandwiches, and baked some desserts. My mom created charcuterie teacups and handled all of the gorgeous table arrangements. My sister Lisa planned some fun games to play during the shower. The shower was a great success! We were all happy with how things came together and everyone really enjoyed the afternoon. Read on for some inspiring photos from the shower, plus get some…

I truly enjoy having friends over for dinner parties at my house. I enjoy every aspect of it – from cooking and serving the food, to decorating the table, to the good conversations that are often had. My husband and I both enjoy hosting so much that we often fight over who gets to cook for our friends. A good compromise is that he makes dinner and I make dessert. Entertaining is truly an art form, and you can really go all out to make your guests feel welcome and cared for. Here are a few simple tips to help you host a wonderful evening for your good friends! Create…

Something I really enjoy doing is creating a beautiful tablescape for guests who are coming over for dinner. It really elevates the meal and delivers a special something extra to make your guests feel welcome and thought of. I created this tablescape using some of my favorite decorative serving pieces. Browse through these photos for inspiration and shop the look if any of these pieces catch your eye! Blue Willow Dinner Plates [Thrifted, Shop Similar on Replacements.com] White Lace Salad Plates [Inherited from my mom, Shop Similar on Mrs. Alice] Pioneer Woman Amelia 4-Piece Blue Goblets [$19.96 at Walmart] Gold Rimmed Stemless Wine Glass [Gifted, Shop Similar at Walmart] Flatasy…