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Episode 39: Lessons Before They Launch

Episode 38: Hospitality Myth #3: You Have To Be An Amazing Cook

Episode 37: Hospitality Myth #2: You Have To Have A Lot Of Money

Episode 36: Hospitality Myth #1: You Have To Have A Big House

Episode 35: Hospitality Behind The Scenes

Episode 34: Let’s Talk About Laundry

Episode 33: Welcome + Invite

Episode 32: Share + Extend

Episode 31: Create Home

Episode 30: Live Well

Episode 29: The Key To Making Hospitality Work

Episode 28: The Hospitality Road Map

Episode 27: What Is Lovely Living?

Episode 26: Let’s Catch Up!

Episode 25: Why I Want Everyone To Learn To Roast A Chicken

Episode 24: What I Have Learned About Limits and Boundaries

Episode 23: Ask Me Anything

Episode 22: My Meal Planning Method

Episode 21: Reasons We Don’t Take Action

Bonus Episode: The Ina Cookbook I Forgot

Episode 20: Barefoot Contessa Cookbook Review (part 3)

Episode 19: Guidelines For Showing Up During Life’s Major Moments

Episode 18: Five Signs Of Success In Hospitality

Episode 17: What Kind Of Host Are You?

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Today on the blog I am talking about how to walk in heels, as well as a strategy I use to make the process easier, a true marker of success, and an amazing product I have recently discovered that makes it as comfortable as possible.
If you are purchasing a wedding gift for someone, If you are purchasing a wedding gift for someone, the best practice is to choose something from their registry.​​​​​​​​​
However, if you're looking for a little extra something to add, or if you've already selected an item from their registry and want to do more, tender wedding gifts are the way to go.

Tender wedding gifts are sentimental items infused with meaning and future rewards, and today on the blog I am sharing a few of my favorite ideas.
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If you are a bride or know someone who is, today's If you are a bride or know someone who is, today's post on how to register is for you! ​​​​​​​​​
This post isn't a generic guide or a list of suggested items.  Instead, I am sharing my very strong opinions on how to approach registering so that you serve the needs of  your wedding guests while also filling your home with items you want.
When I find a brand I love, I tell everyone I know When I find a brand I love, I tell everyone I know about it, and Summersalt is one of those brands. ​​​​​​​​​
I have owned the one-shoulder swimsuit and the striped maxi dress for over a year, and they are still performing well and exceeding my expectations.

And if you're looking for a body-positive brand that highlights the beauty of real people...check out their catalog.  It's inspiring.

Today on the blog, a cute lineup of a few of my Summersalt favorites!
Add this dish to your summer snack-meal rotations. Add this dish to your summer snack-meal rotations.  Barely a recipe and more a list of ingredients in suggested proportions, Cucumber Feta Salsa is cold, crunchy, fresh, salty, and sharp while being a cinch to throw together.  It satisfies in a way that makes me want to add it to every menu.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The recipe (if we're calling it that) is on the blog!
Today I am sharing the books I have read lately... Today I am sharing the books I have read lately...and they span the genres from personal memoir, beach fiction, serious fiction, and non-fiction. ​​​​​​​​​
My favorite from this batch?  The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab.  Seriously amazing.
I recently hosted my staff for dinner in my home, I recently hosted my staff for dinner in my home, and my number one goal was to do as little cooking as possible so that I could be fully present.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Today on the blog I am sharing my (mostly) store-bought menu, and if you're hosting a crowd this season, I hope you can find some inspiration for your table!

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