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Gratitude
I feel like we have said this every year for the last few years: Thanksgiving is bound to be a bit different this year. But some things stay the same. It's an opportunity to pause and be grateful for what we have. And it's an opportunity to share those things with the important people in our lives.
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.
Setting the Table | 6 Place Settings with our Classic Dinnerware
The white plate is the crisp white shirt of the entertaining arsenal. It's versatile, goes with everything, and never goes out of style.
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.
Traditions | Summer of Aperitivo
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Traditions have always been very important in my family. We love rituals and routines, especially in the summer. The long, lazy summer days are best punctuated by a consistent, relaxing ritual.
When the Sun Crosses
The seasonal transition between winter and spring may be our favorite. The vernal equinox occurs when the sun crosses the equator moving from the southern towards the northern hemisphere. Each day after the spring equinox, our days are filled with more light and feel seemingly longer.
Le Dejeuner de Noel
Some of my well-traveled American friends and my European friends embrace a concept that I often forget about: the Christmas lunch. It's a simpler, more casual version of a dinner party, and often has a smaller guest list than a Christmas party.
Dinner In The Redwoods
What are your weekend dreams made of? Ours are made of glamping, all of your best friends and a delicious dinner served in a redwood grove.
Moroccan Tea Ritual
Although the Morrocan Tea ritual is a tradition practiced to conclude meal times, it is also be practiced in isolation at various times of day. Often before or after school or the wok day or when guests come to the house. It is an act of love, and hospitality, and a reminder to take a minute to unwind, and connect with those that you appreciate.
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