Colorful Summer Entertaining.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOtQJLmb6nSo9DLsO6GjqJrupnYpdO8kuVPLeqKAO8rQ8uBDYTLLy7BqUJBm_MWdy0iiD73WfcnJZrjZsFj1mhicX_LU4L3mK0hHK3ua9JRssSne-pOFQj4GQ9xD3nLO396Fqk7vV/s1600/summerentertaining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tablescape, flowers" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidOtQJLmb6nSo9DLsO6GjqJrupnYpdO8kuVPLeqKAO8rQ8uBDYTLLy7BqUJBm_MWdy0iiD73WfcnJZrjZsFj1mhicX_LU4L3mK0hHK3ua9JRssSne-pOFQj4GQ9xD3nLO396Fqk7vV/s1600/summerentertaining.jpg" title="colorful summer entertaining" /></a></div>Summer is in the air. The grass is green, flowers are bursting with blooms, the sun shines longer, and overall people seem to be in better moods. Since giving the<a href="http://designaddictmom.blogspot.com/2015/04/weve-been-enjoying-space-for-weeks-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #e06666;"><b>patio a makeover</b></span></a>, we've really been enjoying every bit of it! It's the perfect spot for Summer Entertaining.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYLKrEOmDnMPtjaYXOqzx2zQkA_fnekGdKjO7gFJGN-f1pr_HDInw0IUqTTcc07wEpEGUQ6NZF0UQw6yKOJVhNwr6qv9VxABYeGSxxFAvO_ujNiKNRqp4frfZ8q2Hv9BU9Q5Ns-K_/s1600/summerentertaining6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="colorful summer entertaining" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQYLKrEOmDnMPtjaYXOqzx2zQkA_fnekGdKjO7gFJGN-f1pr_HDInw0IUqTTcc07wEpEGUQ6NZF0UQw6yKOJVhNwr6qv9VxABYeGSxxFAvO_ujNiKNRqp4frfZ8q2Hv9BU9Q5Ns-K_/s1600/summerentertaining6.jpg" title="colorful summer entertaining" /></a></div>I recently had some Summer fun for a shoot with a couple ladies from a local social group called Fayetteville Co-working.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRA9goOQSYSSG6pE5mUCQtIpWtPvW54BXMvFnPIISDMFNVyEs0ckAD-O5M-WetjBfWogIBwRfNTn5TPEIBfGeiVTkl5tjpYfD3H-oqbQaVht7KPTiYGl90IltnbHrI8AOCin1stQv7/s1600/summerentertaining1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I hope you're able to get outside and have some fun this weekend! Have a great one! xx</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://cartermediacon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photography: Dalton Carter Multimedia Consulting</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

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15 Thanksgiving Table Ideas.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2l4NBdbY2FgTXoba34l-Resn5LnmWZ11PX33EQkSbjitITOFd_WKcpT18FAr37lH2FB9aMOyv8iDe49Q2rwmURjH4XCXIi8vv0uUt3DLpJdkCOQgYSqLJfgnys7UxlxDvWyNWNNK/s1600/thanks7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw2l4NBdbY2FgTXoba34l-Resn5LnmWZ11PX33EQkSbjitITOFd_WKcpT18FAr37lH2FB9aMOyv8iDe49Q2rwmURjH4XCXIi8vv0uUt3DLpJdkCOQgYSqLJfgnys7UxlxDvWyNWNNK/s1600/thanks7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you decided on a theme for your Thanksgiving table? If you haven't, I have rounded up 15 beautiful Thanksgiving tables that are loaded with great diy ideas and that will be sure to inspire you.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4FZLNFlqwIB0esfuf6SQ6_sH0QAvfbau4A1PeLs5u1jaMnlmbvu_QuHwsWL6YS3ThL1OJ1W5y6syFQkpKqa5GPRv45wVzn479hKFryu7WGT5W8cbYlDh8GuCpXDvx9Fb2CeoIODO/s1600/thanks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4FZLNFlqwIB0esfuf6SQ6_sH0QAvfbau4A1PeLs5u1jaMnlmbvu_QuHwsWL6YS3ThL1OJ1W5y6syFQkpKqa5GPRv45wVzn479hKFryu7WGT5W8cbYlDh8GuCpXDvx9Fb2CeoIODO/s1600/thanks.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7XogapjTFYVKXL7cepvT21KhZAsPejGS4bUG7_CnjUgncXRyill_KpMJBT5NJ_yw88qtGzqYJycvUtfRJ4s42Mgs5F25t4ksu_7LFeEf-et_VKJ8qIfgd8RCKHO4XCpiVs-fpnpba/s1600/thanks1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-r4Obmz6-BQmsKc5p4CEb-u9HY9zvqY5A3u0rXMqOtog5-Gv5Y0K2ekgjhFQ2rqRwQrrtZUjVe3imK9h6yc6dUBZqGVkL3rf9CX6et9oX0Qpo-Guv-Izcg-oqkxEBpaQvyGJs62DR/s1600/thanks13.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNe3_q-8y29VCY7o79l7xGh8fj8OkqG19BfcSJd4Irih9BY_MAsGA5ZlSKZPmZc6myQrRahOi6M5qrHpUoh_feJfN8hFhIyT5EWHe45fjifBwrAZeIRHdZ3AuYgUpXIrOW7pheMtU9/s1600/thanks14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNe3_q-8y29VCY7o79l7xGh8fj8OkqG19BfcSJd4Irih9BY_MAsGA5ZlSKZPmZc6myQrRahOi6M5qrHpUoh_feJfN8hFhIyT5EWHe45fjifBwrAZeIRHdZ3AuYgUpXIrOW7pheMtU9/s1600/thanks14.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>My Thanksgiving table isn't set yet. I will be putting the final touches on our menu and hopefully, will have the table all set by tomorrow. Have a lovely Monday and I know many of us are excited about the short work week! xx<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">images: {pinterest, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/859727/plant-based-thanksgiving-table" target="_blank">marthastewart</a>, <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/picture/1246222/" target="_blank">stylemepretty</a>}</span>

15 Thanksgiving Table Ideas.

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Scenes from the Weekend.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLDDP05AMmQHDeajgRbkEEpTe0riQ14xrbEPpzto-CIdn3teg2qdH1G7LCcAsq7KA6Fy_RU2mFqmdTD9mJjkRcJWfsrqbmOGCM7DRRsSF6FP4pMnzS_iN7ZhmXO22iDvYxy-SfZdA/s1600/staceyparty8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLDDP05AMmQHDeajgRbkEEpTe0riQ14xrbEPpzto-CIdn3teg2qdH1G7LCcAsq7KA6Fy_RU2mFqmdTD9mJjkRcJWfsrqbmOGCM7DRRsSF6FP4pMnzS_iN7ZhmXO22iDvYxy-SfZdA/s1600/staceyparty8.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">On Saturday, I painted my first ever painting! And as you can see it wasn't too shabby! A couple of my friends came by the house and a local artist, Tiffany of <a href="http://www.swirlsandsmocks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Swirls and Smocks</b> </a>gave us an art lesson where we learned how to paint our own holiday inspired reindeer. It was the most beautiful evening...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMXX2DDmO4O1tn9dZ6zsQ05WrQLj_6qdlqxeKz4g5PNMb4z9gf3VxQ172WCWzYq6ktjE4ShW84ycsqD0IPbdXFJPrGZjBfse31tonqT-W_gsLv8vFeKb3rBv1CN9L20UBDzLFc57-/s1600/staceyparty5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMXX2DDmO4O1tn9dZ6zsQ05WrQLj_6qdlqxeKz4g5PNMb4z9gf3VxQ172WCWzYq6ktjE4ShW84ycsqD0IPbdXFJPrGZjBfse31tonqT-W_gsLv8vFeKb3rBv1CN9L20UBDzLFc57-/s1600/staceyparty5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfnF0occpXGaKHmvobbxN85qPnYihLI3OC-uL4_EC3isacvWf0wbTCr1TXAvTmcas3TB-vdcja6SXDTcs2EL7fWK2XT3K-0O69u2ENCt4WKpuDcEw1Ju2IQk5CE5XyF7f7mqCvgwi/s1600/staceyparty6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfnF0occpXGaKHmvobbxN85qPnYihLI3OC-uL4_EC3isacvWf0wbTCr1TXAvTmcas3TB-vdcja6SXDTcs2EL7fWK2XT3K-0O69u2ENCt4WKpuDcEw1Ju2IQk5CE5XyF7f7mqCvgwi/s1600/staceyparty6.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaMEB8nojCwn83WngxLkTUAdchUEVDMtn4Oixg9C612C6HGR4jDyQ-i37_uRlHrS-6pWssBKVNrrMeNh3FwBY26XMBTTqh70wWX2WibqsRtrQ8-ALhhBEf9wfenEWTcRg_CJvVj6q/s1600/staceyparty3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeaMEB8nojCwn83WngxLkTUAdchUEVDMtn4Oixg9C612C6HGR4jDyQ-i37_uRlHrS-6pWssBKVNrrMeNh3FwBY26XMBTTqh70wWX2WibqsRtrQ8-ALhhBEf9wfenEWTcRg_CJvVj6q/s1600/staceyparty3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoY0ZbvAkrPLmOKuvN9An4-ocv2cqeZzh1hGV_eSeRDsbTPVFroyyQPHK8pVfc3ZgJ7ufYS5arwmiebn_8oiRvWByP5Ay7ZhTjnlfMWRAsPc48S-PjPqbosb-XrQZ4pL5C8ewAif5N/s1600/staceyparty1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoY0ZbvAkrPLmOKuvN9An4-ocv2cqeZzh1hGV_eSeRDsbTPVFroyyQPHK8pVfc3ZgJ7ufYS5arwmiebn_8oiRvWByP5Ay7ZhTjnlfMWRAsPc48S-PjPqbosb-XrQZ4pL5C8ewAif5N/s1600/staceyparty1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiepzk0MAG-GFkOxE45djIPiPQE8JN570a_0axjypEtXra-OLfkx84Ed0aJzGOYuIQOXkrrCA3hOkB1ZRptxmWieuPNhdp4RWoHNst8cEiVJsqiMRZVyMSjnoMhjHgyKcg-pbEjUQDf/s1600/staceyparty12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiepzk0MAG-GFkOxE45djIPiPQE8JN570a_0axjypEtXra-OLfkx84Ed0aJzGOYuIQOXkrrCA3hOkB1ZRptxmWieuPNhdp4RWoHNst8cEiVJsqiMRZVyMSjnoMhjHgyKcg-pbEjUQDf/s1600/staceyparty12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8uaZrvBDu-aNSaNf59FLnyCT7rxKxP_1bGaQxfFuurg0_h9iBJ0ywNM5d430Vnb2yjSFTQVUDatRjGK9MoL0wiIt6pocmPWmnaRjAuzzJ0aD7td64PY1KmQLxiuafY0owhg0_F0-/s1600/staceyparty11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8uaZrvBDu-aNSaNf59FLnyCT7rxKxP_1bGaQxfFuurg0_h9iBJ0ywNM5d430Vnb2yjSFTQVUDatRjGK9MoL0wiIt6pocmPWmnaRjAuzzJ0aD7td64PY1KmQLxiuafY0owhg0_F0-/s1600/staceyparty11.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">All the artists with their masterpieces! xx</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

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Tips for Hosting a Fabulous Fall Outdoor Party.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Z5A-W9LRo4UAsRGxtLRKQhuN7AsQNGDRqVD6jH9JsgbGwuPdQLCEvnJpbxJXOlIqlvD5hiIjg2aaHQCijQruc7omRjMYg4TR7n0YEI0IVrzUmr0L2ZmgI6zBp9S0ktKz_L6RbpiM/s1600/fallentertaining1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Z5A-W9LRo4UAsRGxtLRKQhuN7AsQNGDRqVD6jH9JsgbGwuPdQLCEvnJpbxJXOlIqlvD5hiIjg2aaHQCijQruc7omRjMYg4TR7n0YEI0IVrzUmr0L2ZmgI6zBp9S0ktKz_L6RbpiM/s1600/fallentertaining1.jpg" /></a></div><br />Hello everyone! I recently styled the most darling outdoor party for <a href="http://www.fayobserver.com/living/sunday_life/hosting-a-stylish-party-in-your-yard-isn-t-hard/article_67d0bab9-06e8-5a55-9ad2-fbe444bf7571.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">work</span></b></a> and it all happened in my back yard!<br /><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1">Now that the mosquitoes have disappeared and the weather has cooled, entertaining outside is a much more pleasant experience. I recently hosted an impromptu casual get together that required very little planning and we all had such a great time! Here are some quick tips to help make your fall soiree a hit with your guests.</div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFmBvRSi2Yu7F61MuV2D9cDF2vsed0xhlIo3Upga9d3SweBZqXNMTxpDCWxIMc4fq4U6I9P0m2mkirRJPyxxEm8icogdWyyuN70zg8ThDZTajoYeujOOnF7eToPcOlkDzgjk4MqiZ/s1600/staceyfall_5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFmBvRSi2Yu7F61MuV2D9cDF2vsed0xhlIo3Upga9d3SweBZqXNMTxpDCWxIMc4fq4U6I9P0m2mkirRJPyxxEm8icogdWyyuN70zg8ThDZTajoYeujOOnF7eToPcOlkDzgjk4MqiZ/s1600/staceyfall_5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>Theme</b></span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="p1">Developing a theme helps to keep your look cohesive. I like to use color palettes as themes and for this party, I incorporated a predominantly blue and white with splashes of black and gold color scheme. I chose that scheme because our handmade outdoor table is predominantly blue with pink details, and the chosen color scheme would look beautiful against it. In addition, it allowed me to use items I already had.</div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAV8z5FK3jBJ0IfTs2Vb04iYwerboUvZV28KWPmU54I-uaUFmfd9-JHwglCEYv7hk-tQZZ-pVue61CENAlk54gbuqyUPQIDjCBYvphRQW6DkHghCPOcU7jbBIHlFQE9wdeu-P_sx7/s1600/staceyfall_21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOAV8z5FK3jBJ0IfTs2Vb04iYwerboUvZV28KWPmU54I-uaUFmfd9-JHwglCEYv7hk-tQZZ-pVue61CENAlk54gbuqyUPQIDjCBYvphRQW6DkHghCPOcU7jbBIHlFQE9wdeu-P_sx7/s1600/staceyfall_21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSKq_WLet55O4rbUW9WEFl9ZKblgp-DH4EItd0G4vl7VBmDIwmktGtqi6aOexOdAg9DyIiLWFC4dcHf6Zw-4x5ly3q_G869JFKtUKvjWEDS7cECuoK3gWeiTjxoeCRDUklsnu-FN9/s1600/staceyfall_9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSKq_WLet55O4rbUW9WEFl9ZKblgp-DH4EItd0G4vl7VBmDIwmktGtqi6aOexOdAg9DyIiLWFC4dcHf6Zw-4x5ly3q_G869JFKtUKvjWEDS7cECuoK3gWeiTjxoeCRDUklsnu-FN9/s1600/staceyfall_9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><b>Table Details</b></span></span></div><div class="p2" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="p1"></div><div class="p2">Don’t be afraid to mix old and new! I mixed vintage pieces like the candlesticks, scored from thrift stores with my more modern pieces for an eclectic and fun look. With the abundance of pumpkins since it is fall, I added them in the center and randomly placed some at different areas of the table. Add some gourds, pinecones, and succulents for texture and more color!</div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmO4iNxmme4FR0aeOd8TsPqy2f1IzuU4VPT68sv8IZh9bHjoXgYQx2JqgcFK0mADz7wgF7q4Yh4YmLU_j2rzzKT47ioqKuMwjE3-uzbzcG3ERDezEotfau3TgtyasjtVSTKW9h7it/s1600/fallentertaining6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmO4iNxmme4FR0aeOd8TsPqy2f1IzuU4VPT68sv8IZh9bHjoXgYQx2JqgcFK0mADz7wgF7q4Yh4YmLU_j2rzzKT47ioqKuMwjE3-uzbzcG3ERDezEotfau3TgtyasjtVSTKW9h7it/s1600/fallentertaining6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgSVelQDUw_VvQaKbgkDBG8R-UCq5oHViVvrVIZCQoZSEe_0kwhsSw1hyT9418D7zk2tVd-7onEUWDNzomzciFF1JsGZJHl_Fwsi-dqhS8BMT3CzV_b2H-D-M1izxtZbpvNPNTghV/s1600/fallentertaining3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgSVelQDUw_VvQaKbgkDBG8R-UCq5oHViVvrVIZCQoZSEe_0kwhsSw1hyT9418D7zk2tVd-7onEUWDNzomzciFF1JsGZJHl_Fwsi-dqhS8BMT3CzV_b2H-D-M1izxtZbpvNPNTghV/s1600/fallentertaining3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>The Food</b></span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="p1">We love to grill, and also enjoy shopping at our local Farmer’s Market for fresh produce. You can get whatever vegetables are in season and pair them with your meat of choice. Everything can be prepared on the grill. Our grill master, my hubby, prepared Jamaican jerk chicken, grilled asparagus and bell peppers with grilled sweet potatoes. </div><div class="p1">Sliced baguette with cheese made a great appetizer while the main course was being grilled.</div><div class="p2"></div><div class="p1">Caramel apples covered in almonds made the perfect mouth watering dessert.</div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWSUrBOWbcUTgYyRoq9duRnVjMHifB96isDUYV0KfHUnyHAYQRo_PKiKRaxDmkhw2a_j0I5Wn06ZFO7aqK3Fyz6DtOIacPm2driG2kRaws42qIZhwAymLyHFzrBr-eOVHnzA-tC_j/s1600/fallentertaining5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWSUrBOWbcUTgYyRoq9duRnVjMHifB96isDUYV0KfHUnyHAYQRo_PKiKRaxDmkhw2a_j0I5Wn06ZFO7aqK3Fyz6DtOIacPm2driG2kRaws42qIZhwAymLyHFzrBr-eOVHnzA-tC_j/s1600/fallentertaining5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNr6WAT3mWSod5EDTt836YKW0l4VNn7zTfjM10QWTok4_8yKr1kueY-H-ZIu_VjkQ6xXyeDQKO-O50QfDtFTqzfJdF_mHChaNDzEA_DSJrPG14as2h8xYM3sdHnohzV8OC6wALN_H/s1600/fallentertaining.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNr6WAT3mWSod5EDTt836YKW0l4VNn7zTfjM10QWTok4_8yKr1kueY-H-ZIu_VjkQ6xXyeDQKO-O50QfDtFTqzfJdF_mHChaNDzEA_DSJrPG14as2h8xYM3sdHnohzV8OC6wALN_H/s1600/fallentertaining.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>Drink</b></span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1">Wine was our drink of choice, but spiced apple cider is a fall favorite and would make a great alternative or addition. It can be served either hot or cold.</div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHBzvYq4U9janU9we27ce7bZnixE8lMQ9giEq2Yks9zV3uoi8yQf4rqRhsQ9jyaaO_AsgwKeeC9sAflcN_ogY4vLqHWfmdyZUijYZbAO4CU0BdqFI5jtXP7ST3AhePlJgsSG57hGN/s1600/fallentertaining11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHBzvYq4U9janU9we27ce7bZnixE8lMQ9giEq2Yks9zV3uoi8yQf4rqRhsQ9jyaaO_AsgwKeeC9sAflcN_ogY4vLqHWfmdyZUijYZbAO4CU0BdqFI5jtXP7ST3AhePlJgsSG57hGN/s1600/fallentertaining11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><b>The Playlist</b></span></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ea9999; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="p1"></div><div class="p1">Having beautiful music in the background of a party usually helps to create the perfect ambiance. The atmosphere and vibe are dependent on the type of music chosen. Since we wanted a mellow vibe, our playlist had the likes of Sade, Bob Marley and The Wailers, Amy Winehouse, Yuna, Adele, Frank Sinatra filling the air with melodious tunes. </div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g54P5r1-u1k2zsoS56512gShZ5_OtPrf5GObu2MSyzJHkcPs5p1CdHe3tbSJLMj4kuXk_HjZlyPWGeET1jccIQUdb70Yhky4joB0DKWpu4aR3M8DNmeecM596SiLPvLhXHc6f0c9/s1600/fallentertaining7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7g54P5r1-u1k2zsoS56512gShZ5_OtPrf5GObu2MSyzJHkcPs5p1CdHe3tbSJLMj4kuXk_HjZlyPWGeET1jccIQUdb70Yhky4joB0DKWpu4aR3M8DNmeecM596SiLPvLhXHc6f0c9/s1600/fallentertaining7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEmZaueqgtTg4B5edZ8AKOf3HAknfqdHUTnPOUor_tgvqED0_EbUicEOOYhmucaoPaL5qCzSSPU6hUiGjhKmV-T5dlHiV_sXf_ItG6lP8FhgGkSYGym_cOaawQ5_lbnzbCCkIgww-N/s1600/fallentertaining8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEmZaueqgtTg4B5edZ8AKOf3HAknfqdHUTnPOUor_tgvqED0_EbUicEOOYhmucaoPaL5qCzSSPU6hUiGjhKmV-T5dlHiV_sXf_ItG6lP8FhgGkSYGym_cOaawQ5_lbnzbCCkIgww-N/s1600/fallentertaining8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p1" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>Getting Cozy by The Fire</b></span></div><div class="p1"><br /></div><div class="p2">After dinner, getting cozy by the fire is a must! If you don’t have an in ground fire pit, portable fire pits are a great alternative. They are available at stores like Lowes and Home Whether in ground or portable, fire pits set the stage for a cozy and warm gathering. Add some marshmallows in the mix, and the experience is simply magical. </div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81M3wDGmsEBOaW3ScGAyg-ZZbr7Pl8x7fGxyTHxP_GLD7pg2g2OAWBWskwgz1Zscvakcy-p1AntczoLGgPjlcWcfTiXla5oVBGM4gPuPr-tNFY30sLDBV3084-2EE-62nSxyb1zpz/s1600/fallentertaining9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81M3wDGmsEBOaW3ScGAyg-ZZbr7Pl8x7fGxyTHxP_GLD7pg2g2OAWBWskwgz1Zscvakcy-p1AntczoLGgPjlcWcfTiXla5oVBGM4gPuPr-tNFY30sLDBV3084-2EE-62nSxyb1zpz/s1600/fallentertaining9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p1"></div><div class="p2"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>Quick tip</b></span>: Be sure to have blankets on hand for your guests. </div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p2">P.S. If you're local, don't forget to grab a copy of the Observer to read <a href="http://www.fayobserver.com/living/sunday_life/hosting-a-stylish-party-in-your-yard-isn-t-hard/article_67d0bab9-06e8-5a55-9ad2-fbe444bf7571.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">this feature</span></b></a> which was the cover story for this week's Sunday Life. </div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p2"><br /></div><div class="p2"><span style="font-size: x-small;">all images by<b> <a href="http://www.swirlsandsmocks.com/" target="_blank">Tiffany Parsons </a></b></span></div>

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The Best Craft Cocktails and Bartending with Flair: A Review

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXxR7w3A63Db4gB6dAOnSJd5bCG5HFzvGKJhLUZh1jghbAlnKNoyGb-oulgh8WQy2CwfjIzIgYpf1cAAR5r7Y1-yac0fqB2F-3MGdy56L_ujbmL5lzVc7AnFGRj9xCCfIGHA4fWeh8ih5/s1600-h/CraftCocktails1%25255B6%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Craft Cocktails" border="0" height="859" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ6Vw27U-ZjdQEgX-7euF4CPbEqrfL2ametJP7BlrK7NHUe2EPbbQVrjT6fEz2xDQUeM2rTHGiGAXCQiQBWQdFYQy1nHtL_BfA8cqLZGYvSrCCMkI8MIZntCJ-YK9NmCgThF_ZNdY4_epn/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="CraftCocktails1" width="604" /></a></div><div align="center">Just in time for New Year’s Eve</div><div align="center"><br /></div>I am a coffee and cocktail snob. I love a classy, sophisticated looking cocktail although ones behavior may be quite the opposite at the end of consumption( though we should always drink responsibly). I just love when things look pretty! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1624140270/ref=rdr_ext_tmb" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dd8484;"><b>This book</b></span></a> overflows with hip, fresh, and modern takes on cocktail creations. It’s no surprise since both authors are trendsetters. One of the the authors, Christine Dionese is a co-founder of <a href="http://garden-eats.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dd8484;"><b>Garden Eats</b></span></a><span style="color: #dd8484;"><b>,</b></span> a place to learn about organic kitchen gardening that provides easy and tasty ways to facilitate a healthier lifestyle. The other author, Jeremy LeBlanc is the head mixologist for the well known Altitude Sky Lounge. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4CZeGQnlrp3r9P3sgVbzDgwEQYa175Avj6SwZTrsL7t9o9OjikjNC-BVvnNh6xwmqNz1htug6_-feyNizLYYx2qC1yC-yA1UsUzn_31S4MqbxWSGzcgUI76pvwunaviH1LSOBMounichC/s1600-h/DSC_0709%25255B6%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="well dressed bartender" border="0" height="754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2Y6w0HPEu4F0Kyhif5B8KdiQ_CdahqgCrkvWN9I0oZBMS9ZdyDLDKNXfFKexnWQAJcNt20jinwavTF7zdPbOhOhMuV3C4NSAwi9Qs1NTmu9Du269oSKyoVclAo6xDj6R4ZxyyHJY4ji0/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0709" width="504" /></a><br />A well dressed bartender with a winning smile greeted me as soon as I opened the book AND then I flipped a few pages ahead where I saw this: <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ZvCctIxCNWRLs5oEOV2Ydo0S2NIjCA7TcBuA_8MumTNT0xsqnRWdkI43cxmTdJnQWf9ObevUyh9ngn41GjVQKwqIinX4Tcn8Nu35MkrW9Rl_C7wOHk5CC77Cqonxn4rOtSvAcC3HXB3o/s1600-h/Craft%252520Cocktails%25255B4%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Craft Cocktails" border="0" height="497" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEby9MMJk6XgLeZFBXmiPzwCzLw-yJ7dLlrTAlPZh_577HehL64XXQ494NCaU08S3U7TtYXsyItxSeKGCAd34D58Ll1xfehiDh8Ua4IPCrva9GW444rLggAXvtCmERYG7yN05oLmtCkG76/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Craft Cocktails" width="584" /></a><br /><div align="center">Of course since I have almost all of these already here, I plan on actually giving this a test try tomorrow for a New Year’s Eve "shinding" that I’m hosting. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I’ve highlighted a couple of my faves from the book below. I am also really smitten with their presentation. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitKmho1sjq3YHuZLyVNdGjO6XMN9rhimv9mR52x8ruOZefpTr3JgtiSH4qrg2AGNH0rvY8M-8UyFcJKFdLcnF_nBMOq1VhLFlcoy_l11QLXOpxkOQu_qY4CH6_Ge4vU_DMYyhkDAQAJU0Q/s1600-h/DSC_0689%25255B9%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Shake Twist" border="0" height="777" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9ELiaomZfg2tJ43bGUTyq8YljdaVOYCcNTaI4YXwOq0h_-2KZhxdde67z1M28A8603sREGj7Qif-To0zXXjraxv-cWTB1m-8vhDrwS1s7lDSok7e6diOx-zuHtr4vDyvG-K4PAVO6EYAc/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0689" width="444" /></a><br /><div align="center">Shake, Shake Twist on page 25</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidffNBuI5jb21dmLdbtUyJEmhycg63qYfKF5eyEVUj2Ndxc71EPcoYxk5pVyGLZ-6MluDQzxd9qp5BKD9xLwNEvE1Ntoe-77wvwxs9lTCPSx0N9hy7PYzUHXlUZa98bIudronVXcABK7OE/s1600-h/DSC_0691%25255B8%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Basil Julep" border="0" height="826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrn1p1Gwh4bBuqf3Q688VdEeBRQgAcvcvzIDvsJ0XI-etpOlxJaL8gDdVY8pt4IL7VCtsUqykLUHy9dfQJQx5JYI9Gbcc14xy26CAVK0_2tyl2C2S1Jdd8Qzu0XMoop7OBWTfKevGGAG4A/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0691" width="460" /></a></div><div align="center">Basil Julep(perfect for Kentucky Derby parties too), page 39</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifstxslxu987FGe8Y9Y-LSuuFV-rP0Z0zCBsR7pHFx3opO-dR8hqM871I6xooPsinE3HRM_bOosvzGUBDFHh5Hy_NOPlxxosAM5Ah2ROSHSV6TLMCoUQztbDzNlUkbqRzA_Osq6NMqJfr1/s1600-h/DSC_0696%25255B6%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Mon Cheri Moscow Mule" border="0" height="874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0qxMZR_ZYjuUf8ehzkpfFPJsn4msNbazYcDKpGex9EVxzUfbXMAROE2Y99IstnNoyc4Z6Gog0CdGMbMOpmnxtpJM7V5zTi97HS7c7xsXCAfzX0vWzGiLT2mLTRMOwaYzVXhqtYb5eZubY/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0696" width="584" /></a></div><div align="center">Mon Cheri Moscow Mule. A mixture of cherries, ginger, vodka in carbonated ginger beer has to taste divine! I am in love with the container too! Page 115</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjtd1EPEsfAsppPmUaLf8IBkRhMLVZX8Iy3tNqGwfJwEZPyyFMyEsCjEEUyFbVg-f0O2tpL79zKPBFZmOeklUucsuS4bckNPIZexIq0IkA3nY4lGd-40S7Pkth8Oj14k6UCAicoBHB49n_/s1600-h/DSC_0704%25255B7%25255D.jpg" rel="nofollow"><img alt="craft cocktail" border="0" height="724" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEXu6nWWGU6nRAUYpoTgRiialTD_M0N_Wj0CHrLSM1j0PzRqFb60VTghQZwFHajpxQxBYi1nXCLpZtQ0QtDJb-00XwSNDF9r8dp61QWBl1LlJwDzk_8qoSZAFOZvK-zpq506qVXtjIJmYv/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-color: -moz-use-text-color; border-style: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC_0704" width="484" /></a></div><div align="center">Pressed and Minted can only mean refreshing and earthy. I imagine this would be a go to cocktail especially in the Summer. Page 182. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">In<span style="color: #dd8484;"><b> </b></span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/1624140270/ref=rdr_ext_tmb" target="_blank"><span style="color: #dd8484;"><b>the book</b></span></a><span style="color: #dd8484;"><b>,</b></span> a craft cocktail is defined as one that has been constructed with time and thoughtfulness, intended to imprint an unforgettable taste.  I am looking forward to impressing guests and leaving an unforgettable taste in their mouths. Heck, I want to leave an unforgettable taste in my mouth so I will be trying these even if I am not entertaining!  It’s definitely worth your perusal. It’s almost 2014!! How amazing is that!? Blessings and one love. xx</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">P.S. I was given the book to review but the thoughts, adjectives, and unique expressions are all my own. </div></div>

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