outdoor entertaining

Pumpkin Carving Party

I've found myself with more free time this fall as I'm no longer a student. With more free time I've been able to enjoy the fall...

Beach Picnic

Today’s blog post is a few days late as ‘somebody’ forgot their camera cord (I can’t imagine who). My family and I spent this week in...

Cocktails on the Porch

I love eating alfresco. Even if it's horribly hot and humid (as it typically is in Atlanta), I still want to eat outside. I had some...

Lowcountry Boil Birthday Party

My brother, William, turned 21 in June. Since he was unable to celebrate with his friends at school, we decided to have a fun dinner for...

Fourth of July Cookout

I love celebrating the Fourth of July. Growing up, my dad used to take the whole week off from work and my family would stay in the Blue...

Memorial Day Cookout

IN FLANDERS FIELD by John McCrae In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky...

Picnic in Piedmont

This spring has been beautiful in Atlanta. A few friends and I decided to take advantage of the lovely weather and have a picnic in...

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