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The Pics Keep On Coming!

Friday, December 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

No more musings. The photos say it all.

Come on in and join the party!

Oh Hooray! Some Swell Party Photos!

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Now that I have dished almost all the behind-the-scenes gossip about our holiday party, I am ready to dish a bit more.

Some tidbits inside…and then party pictures!

How Long Will It Take To Thaw?

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You have your perfect turkey. Now what?

How big is that bird of yours?

What About The Sides?

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

All kinds of emails show up in my inbox everyday. It’s sometimes hard to decipher what might be cool and what I might want to share with you.

Something worth sharing inside

Guest Snacks – Roasted Chickpeas

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we move closer to next Thursday, have you considered what you might set out for your guests to nosh on before dinner?

Don’t fill up the guests before you feast!

How Many Extra Guests Are Coming?!

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You are ready to go for Thanksgiving. Got your lists made, your table setting all inspired by Martha Stewart, stocked up on wine so you can tolerate your inlaws.

What else could you need?

You are going to love this!

What to Pair With That Holiday Dish?

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Today, I am letting Chef Linnea Johansson take the wheel and give us some tips on holiday entertaining! Enjoy!

What’s new with Chef Linnea?

Four Chefs Dinner At The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead

Saturday, November 12th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Wow, lots of news from my sweet friends at The Ritz-Carlton hotels! Yesterday we discussed ice skating at The Ritz-Carlton, Reynolds Plantation, and today, we are staying a little closer to home here in Atlanta.

This is so special!

Monstrous Dinner Party Fun!

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As many of you know, I have started a business teaching etiquette called Dazzling Manners. It’s tons of fun, and every once in a while I like to bust out and have a little more fun. Sometimes not in the best of taste, but I can’t always be sitting around with my elbows off the table.

What could I possibly be talking about?

Feeling Chicken Liver Pate

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Ok, I have mooned over the table settings for Thanksgiving, so let’s discuss what’s going on the table after we’ve made it very pretty.

We are starting with starters today!