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Mocktail Party Ideas: Throw A Refreshing and Fun Gathering
The key ingredient to a great cocktail party isn’t always alcohol. You can keep the spirits on the shelf and still host an impressive evening with delicious and elegant drinks. We’ll show you how to throw a mocktail party...
Read MoreDecorating A Side Table For Any Room
Side tables are much more than a place to set our drinks and accessories. They are the perfect blank canvas for expressing creativity, showcasing personal style, and displaying artful home accents. From selecting the perfect lamp to arranging cherished mementos,...
Read MoreFran’s Guide to Crafting the Perfect White Christmas Cocktail
Bring that winter wonderland indoors with this warming holiday drink! The White Christmas cocktail, a flurry delicacy of smooth and creamy ingredients, will give your guests the inviting and familiar feeling of the most wonderful time of the year. ...
Read MoreWhat Is An Aperitif?
First impressions matter! An aperitif is a beverage typically enjoyed before a meal to stimulate the appetite and prepare the palate for the feast ahead. It's designed to awaken the senses, open the taste buds, and set the mood for...
Read MoreHosting the Ultimate Dinner Experience
Laying the Foundation for a Memorable Dinner You can create some of life’s most cherished memories gathered at the dinner table. Even the smallest of moments can be celebrated, leaving lasting impressions on your guests for years to come. Entertaining...
Read MoreHow To Entertain Guests At Home - Tips For Hosting At Home
Hosting an event in your home, whether big or small, can be a rewarding and exhilarating experience. With a little effort—and a lot of love—you can learn how to entertain guests at home with welcoming spaces, opportunities for connection, and...
Read MoreBuild the Ultimate Cheese Board - An Epic Plate Of Perfection
A cheese board is a great way to entertain guests and provide them with an array of delicious flavors and textures. Since they only require a few ingredients, cheese boards are relatively easy to assemble and can be customized to...
Read MoreSipping in Style: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Stemware
In entertaining, it’s not just the drink, but also the glass that’s holding the drink that matters. The fine stemware you serve your beverages in is designed to highlight the qualities within and enhance your sensations, making for an unforgettable...
Read MoreBest Champagne Glasses - Reviewed by Fran Berger
The Importance of the Right Glassware for Enjoying Champagne Life is filled with moments that are best enjoyed with Champagne and having the right glassware plays an important role in the experience. There are several factors to consider - shape,...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide to Red Wine Glasses
There’s nothing quite like sipping a decadent red wine, but it’s the vessel you drink it from that makes the difference. Having the right wine glasses can enhance your senses to fully experience all the characteristics of your red wine...
Read MoreUnicorn Wine: What Makes Wine a Unicorn & 10 Best Bottles
There’s nothing quite like sipping on one of the rarest and most exceptional wines on the market, so it’s easy to see why these are referred to as “unicorn wines.” These extraordinary wines are an investment in finer living and will...
Read MoreThe Best Glasses for Champagne for Every Occasion
Every good bubbly needs a great glass! Using high-quality champagne glasses elevates the experience of enjoying fine, sparkling wine. With so many styles of glass on the market, it can be hard to choose one for your home. Whether you...
Read MoreHow to Serve Champagne: The Art of Serving Champagne
Champagne is synonymous with celebrating - especially when you pair it with the right stemware! Using glasses that feel luxurious and intensify the flavor and quality of your sparkling wine can make the most ordinary moment extraordinary. Learn more about...
Read MoreHow to Hold a Champagne Glass: 3 Methods for Flavor and Temperature
Did you know the delightful experience of enjoying a glass of Champagne can be accentuated by the technique you use to hold your glass? Carrying your Champagne glass correctly not only provides an elevated feeling of elegance but also impacts...
Read MoreDifferent Types of Champagne: Guide to Types of Champagne to Try
We all know and love champagne as a drink for special moments, celebrations, birthdays, weddings - and (if you ask us) for whenever we feel like it! - but did you know there are many types of Champagne? Ones with...
Read MoreHow to Taste Champagne: The Art of Tasting Champagne
Beneath all the exciting bubbles in a glass of Champagne lies an even more decadent array of flavors, aromas, and textures to be explored. Tasting Champagne is a dynamic and sophisticated art that’s also accessible enough for anyone to enjoy....
Read MoreBrunch Should Be Easy – So You Can Spend It With Your Friends
It’s so wonderful to be able to get together with friends again. Even though I’m almost always in the mood to entertain, hosting a weekend brunch may be one of my favorite ways to gather with friends and family. There’s...
Read MoreHow Many Plates do I Really Need?
4 is not a number no matter how many chairs are in your dining room! My kitchen table seats only 3 and my dining room table has only 6 chairs. So, how many plates do I really need? I need...
Read MoreHelp! I’m Having a Party – How Much Wine do I Need?
Do the Wine Math: It’ll save your party every time. I get asked a lot about how much wine is needed for a party and my answer is always the same: do the Wine Math. No, it’s not New Math...
Read MoreSophisticated Living – What is it?
More important, how to I obtain it? I often talk about sophisticated living and how everyone can live their lives that way. But, I think many people are confused about what I mean and how to achieve it in their...
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