Entertaining

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering Great things are happening on the cheese board front these days. No longer can you just swing by Dean & Deluca to overspend on some fancy cheeses to put out (I mean they’re closed of course but it wouldn’t suffice anyway […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering Thanksgiving gatherings are enough of a minefield without complications from the turkey and sides. There are sibling rivalries, football rivalries, political rivalries, and usually at least one annoying relative to contend with. Plus, even with potluck help from the guests, there […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering Thanksgiving is a wonderful time. Thanksgiving can also be a stressful time. Family dynamics and hosting responsibilities can sometime be hard and daunting, but it can all be made easier with some planning and preparation. Below are some quick thanksgiving etiquette […]

These 2019 cookbooks serve up plenty of inspiration to host a big group or an intimate dinner this season. Check out our list of tasty titles from an update to a kitchen staple to new recipes from celebrity chefs. Stop by Park Road Books to stock up or shop via the Amazon links below (book […]

Friends are our family. They stand in when parents and grandparents can’t be around. The best kind of friends grab us tight and hold us up when we stumble. They encourage us to be better. To keep going. To get out of the house on the days we can’t escape the weight of our world. […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering Tamu Curtis started her company, Liberate Your Palate, to host hands-on cocktail classes for the at-home enthusiast that are designed to “take the mystery out of mixology.” In her chic, social, and interactive classes guests learn about the history of alcohol […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering There’s a lot of carved pumpkin centerpiecing going on again this year…including some DIY centerpiece crafting parties that we think need to get on the CLT radar asap. Mix up a batch of seasonal cocktails and have at it, you deserve […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering We’re heading into the holiday season, and it’s time to celebrate. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner out or a festive soirée, our list of holiday event spaces in Charlotte restaurants will get your planning off to a great start. Read […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering ‘Tis the season for a celebratory glass of vino. From Thanksgiving tables to holiday soirées, you’ll need to know which wines to serve or bring to every occasion. We asked Charlotte’s sommeliers for some guidance. Read on for the best wine […]

This article is part of our 2019 Holiday Entertaining Series sponsored by Roots Catering A Halloween party on actual Halloween is tricky because the Trick Or Treating takes precedence, and the kids are all amped up before going out, and over-sugared and exhausted afterwards. Even an all adult Halloween party is tough, cause the doorbell […]

Guest post contributed by DeeDee Dalrymple of Effortless Entertaining Let’s make our July 4th gatherings effortless with good planning and prep. With sixteen family members and friends coming to our home at Grandfather, my planning has already begun. If you too are having a crowd, it’s not too late to get ready so you have […]

Are you the gracious host for this year’s SUPERBOWL Viewing Party? Here’s this year’s guide to throwing a GREAT Par-tee.  DECOR: {Because it’s the little things that count.}