This week boasts that long-awaited, highly anticipated first day of fall everyone has been talking about! And as usual here in the south, Mother Nature
A Pool Party for Summer’s Last Big Bash
Labor Day weekend is right around the corner, and that means we've got one more chance to do it up right summer style! It's time to start thinking
A Beach Brunch & SD’s Top 5 Summer Reads
I don't even try to hide it these days. I am in need of a serious beach vacation- Sun, sand, the sound of surf, and that soft evening breeze
Summer Nights: 10 Tips For Outdoor Entertaining
You know that summer is my jam, right? I love swimming, the long hours of daylight, getting together with friends, and cooking out. But that isn’t
The Essential How-To for Bar Cart Hospitality
Bar Carts are undeniably versatile, timelessly glamorous and reach way beyond cocktail hour. They never fail to add a little personality to whatever you're
Fresh and Easy Outdoor Easter Table
Gosh, I'm glad for spring! Aren't you? Me and mine have been positively reveling in all the green! Dogwoods and azaleas and tiny leaves
Simple Place Setting for Spring
Easter, Mother's Day and brunch all deserve a table well set, but that doesn't mean it has to be fussy! This simple place setting in white and other neutrals
3 Hacks for Creating A Spring Farmhouse Wreath
It's spring! It's the perfect time to dust off the gray doldrums of winter and freshen things up a bit. It's also the perfect time for a blog hop
Holiday Simmer Pot- Gifts for Hostesses & Guests
This simple simmer pot recipe makes a wonderful gift for hostesses and lovely party favors for guests from Thanksgiving to New Years. Or put together a
A Christmas Table To Spread JOY
This year, I have been so excited about putting together a whimsical little table celebrating the JOY of Christmas. A Christmas table that is perfect for
Our 2020 Thanksgiving Menu & Guide
Are you putting the final touches on your Thanksgiving menu? The big day is just 3 days away! Just in case you've noticed a few menu gaps
How to Set An Inviting Buffet Table
One of the most practical ways to entertain in our homes is with a welcoming buffet table generously laid with all sorts of delectable dishes and tasty bites
Rustic White Pumpkin Table
Fall is here! And that means that it time for pumpkins. But not just any pumpkins. It's those white pumpkins that seem to capture our
Our Southern Autumn: 3 Tips for Creating An Early Fall Look
When I was little, fall was my least favorite season. I know, I know. How can that even be, right? But I used to tell my mom that fall meant
Must-Haves for a Peaceful, Cozy Home (with recipes)
The last months of winter can feel ho-hum. And even though it's the last months, it often feels like real winter is just getting
My 18 Holiday Baking Essentials
The holiday baking season is upon us! Do you have what you need to make an easy task of all those cookies, cakes and pies? The fact is, just like
Best Paper Plates for Entertaining & 3 Tips For Using Them
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Saturday Seven – Easy Summer Tables & Centerpieces
Summer offers a multitude of reasons to get together and celebrate! If for no reason other than we simply can, we should embrace every chance we get to enjoy
Woodland Easter Tablescape to Celebrate Spring
New leaves are unfolding; plants are sprouting; flowers are blooming- like little mini celebrations complete with party hats and confetti popping up all along
Valentine’s Day Table
With the Day of Love right around the corner, I am thinking of little ways The Engineer and I can celebrate. The older we get, it becomes less about making a
Christmas Brunch in the South (with Recipes)
Wrapped in the magic of curly ribbon and sparkly lights, the Christmas holiday just beckons to be enjoyed with brunch. More of an experience than a meal, a good
ASD’s 2nd Annual Bundle of Porches You’ll Love
A good mark of hospitality is the graciousness with which you greet all who come to your door. And there is no welcome like the welcome we show the
A Bundle of Fall Porches You’ll Love
A good mark of hospitality is the graciousness with which you greet all who come to your door. And there is no welcome like the welcome we show the
Thanksgiving House: Fall Mantle
"Thanksgiving House" here at A Southern Discourse is a 4 part series chock full of Thanksgiving inspiration. To make gathering ideas for your Thanksgiving