Etcetera | Our Blog

Written by Laurie Furber

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entertaining, spring inspiration guide

Local Flavor | Our Locavore Dinner Party

May 23, 2022

Written by Laurie Furber

Local Flavor | Our Locavore Dinner Party

When we were ready to throw a dinner party again after a bit of a break, we thought the perfect theme would be to focus entirely on what we could source from within 100 miles of San Francisco: the food, the wine, the guests, the music. Continue reading

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entertaining, winter inspiration guide

Take a Seat | Our Guide to Enjoying Christmas

Dec 20, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

Take a Seat | Our Guide to Enjoying Christmas

On the runway to what is the ultimate entertaining holiday, we have a choice: we can stress out or we can choose to relax. We choose relax. Continue reading

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entertaining, fall inspiration guide

Soulful Touches for Your Holiday Table

Dec 20, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

We all have those basics in our entertaining arsenal that we reach for over and over again. And then we have those more special pieces, like the family silver or a breadboard carried back from a Parisian flea market, that add soul to the table and trigger warm memories. Continue reading

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Don't Arrive Empty Handed | Our Guide to Hostess Gifts

Dec 17, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

Don't Arrive Empty Handed | Our Guide to Hostess Gifts

Never show up empty handed. And always give your hosts something they can use after you've left. That's some good motherly advice. Continue reading

Written by Andie Furber

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Table for Elsie | Our Christmas Menu

Dec 12, 2021

Written by Andie Furber

Our holiday theme this year is simplicity. After two years of staying home and reevaluating our priorities, a theme that kept resurfacing throughout our whole team was simplifying. We all have refocused on what is most important to us, and that is time and memories with our most special people. Continue reading

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entertaining, winter inspiration guide

Le Dejeuner

Nov 26, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

December evenings and weekends always seem to be packed. And now especially when we can only see a few friends at a time, there never seems to be enough time to see everyone we want to see. Continue reading

Written by Laurie Furber

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entertaining, fall inspiration guide

Friendsgiving | Our Italian-inspired Menu

Nov 16, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

Friendsgiving | Our Italian-inspired Menu

When we were crafting a Friendsgiving menu this year, Italian felt right. It's easy, delicious, and perfect for a crowd. We turned to our favorite source Ottolenghi for inspiration. Continue reading

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entertaining, fall inspiration guide

Relax | Our Guide to Enjoying Thanksgiving

Nov 02, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

Relax | Our Guide to Enjoying Thanksgiving

On the runway to what is the ultimate entertaining holiday, we have a choice: we can stress out or we can relax. We choose relax.

Written by Laurie Furber

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entertaining, fall inspiration guide

Your Holiday MVPs

Nov 01, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

The guests, the decor and the menu may change from year to year, but the holiday MVPs are always the same: good china, glassware and flatware, good recipes, good music, and twinkling candle light. Continue reading

Written by Laurie Furber

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entertaining, fall inspiration guide

Cheers! | Our Fall Bar Guide

Oct 28, 2021

Written by Laurie Furber

Aperitivo in the early evening is one of our favorite rituals. Light a fire, craft a nice seasonal cocktail or elixir and curl up with a good book. It's a great way to enjoy the long evenings of the cooler months. Continue reading

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Etcetera | Our Blog

Local Flavor | Our Locavore Dinner Party

Take a Seat | Our Guide to Enjoying Christmas

Soulful Touches for Your Holiday Table

Don't Arrive Empty Handed | Our Guide to Hostess Gifts

Table for Elsie | Our Christmas Menu

Le Dejeuner

Friendsgiving | Our Italian-inspired Menu

Relax | Our Guide to Enjoying Thanksgiving

Your Holiday MVPs

Cheers! | Our Fall Bar Guide