Pomander Pack Party Favors

By Kimberly Whitman | December 9, 2015 |

Did you like Monday’s post about the Mom’s coffee I hosted for friends with children born the same year as my own?  I promised I would tell you more about the party favors and I can’t wait to hear what you think!   I wanted to send my friends away with an activity they could…

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Big Momma’s Turkey Chili

By Kimberly Whitman | November 18, 2015 |

Looking for an easy way to feed your crew over the holidays?  Look no further! My mother’s famous and unbelievably easy Turkey Chili recipe is here. 1 lb ground turkey 3 cans corn (drained) 3 cans kidney beans (drained) 1 large can diced tomatoes (drained) 1 jar of Traditional Ragu (my mother insists that it…

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La Bella Vita

By Kimberly Whitman | November 12, 2015 |

I don’t know why I was waiting for an excuse to have a group of friends over this month!  It was so easy to whip together and fun to do.  I need to keep “La Bella Vita” in mind at all times.  It is a great reminder that friends, family and fun are really the…

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Friday Favorites

By Kimberly Whitman | July 31, 2015 |

Feeling totally inspired by this room this week.  It has got me dreaming and scheming about a little project in Texas that I’m about to start work on! I think I will put these seats at my desk so people don’t sit down and distract me. hee hee!  Obsessed with this colorful tableware. Do you…

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Shop my Fourth of July Entertaining Picks

By Kimberly Whitman | July 2, 2015 |

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Coral Crush

By Kimberly Whitman | June 23, 2015 |

One of my favorite things about getting up to the beach in the summer is pulling out my Raynaud Cristobal dinnerware.  It was a part of my wedding registry ten years ago and I have had so much fun creating tables for special occasions with it throughout the years. Like this one from my book, Tablescapes: Setting…

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A Modern Game Night with Veuve Clicquot

By Kimberly Whitman | May 16, 2015 |

This spring has been BUSY!  I needed a night to spend with friends, sip some champagne and catch up so I decided to host a Modern Game Night.   KSW in Altuzarra To help me make the night just right, I teamed up with Veuve Clicquot and we had fun with their new  Say It…

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Tea Time fit for a Royal

By Kimberly Whitman | April 23, 2015 |

Are you as excited as I am about the Royal Baby’s upcoming arrival?  I hear it is happening any day now!  I decided to put together a little English Tea Party inspired by the British Prince or Princess but you could give any party you host a royal twist!  Whether it is a birthday for…

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Guest Recipe Post: Mark Kiffin’s Mazatlan Shrimp Tacos

By Kimberly Whitman | April 16, 2015 |

It isn’t every day that you can get a Guest Recipe Post from a James Beard Award Winning Chef so I’m really excited to share this one from Mark Kiffin with you!  The Mazatlan Shrimp Tacos come from Kiffin’s famed restaurant, Zacatecas Taco & Tequila in Albuquerque, NM.  It seems perfect for your summer soirees and an excellent…

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