Oh how I wish that we still gathered together for dinner in the dining room every evening, Downton Abbey style... But, we don't. At least, not in the Hines house. Most of the time our dining room serves as a study/office, but I still like to have certain things close by, ready for entertaining, which is how I happened upon a clever idea for cloth napkin storage. Clever Cloth Napkin Storage So, when I was reorganizing the kitchen, I moved the cloth napkin storage to the dining ... VIEW POST
How to Store Cloth Napkins
19 Cozy Autumn Books to Curl Up With This Fall
Curling up with a good book is always a good idea, but there's just something about Autumn that makes it even more inviting. So, grab a blanket, get a warm drink, and pick a comfortable spot to settle in with any one of these cozy books. 19 Cozy Books to Add to Your Fall Reading List I've gathered a few new releases, some classics, and several titles from indie authors you should know about. This list of books, from fantasy to historical fiction to romance (and more), is sure to ... VIEW POST
How to Throw a Dinner Party at Home
Dinner party. Entertaining. Th idea of hosting a dinner party is enough to strike panic through the hearts of many, but it doesn't have to be. When I was single, I fantasized about being a socialite who could entertain her husband's important clients or host fancy dinner parties at a moment's notice. Something about gathering people in a well-decorated dining room with flickering candles and fancy food seemed so appealing, so romantic. Eventually, I learned that's not what hosting is ... VIEW POST