Dress For The Event

 

Via: Oscar De La Renta 

Yesterday we dressed our tables for spring entertaining. Today the focus is on ourselves. With warmer weather, chic new colors, and plans that are filling up fast, you just may want a new look.  This edit features special styles for all of your spring events. 

~ Spring Weddings ~

 

Helsi Tessa Gown

It's so  hard to find a long sleeve dress of any length for spring let alone one that is lined. This style with appliques, offers feminine texture.

Helsi 

 

Sage Lace Calliope Dress 

I would use the word "demure" to describe this dress. The color is just lovely. Under $300

Tuckernuck

Rori Gown

Romantic in misty magnolia. And it has pockets! 

Sachin & Babi

 

 The Grace Dress

 So unlike any other style I have seen. I really love Julia's designs. It's giving Grace Kelly Vibes. Also available in powder blue.

Julia Amory 

Posse Miles Knit Dress & Jacket

 One of my favorite looks of spring 2026.  The dress is strapless with ruffles at the neckline. Sold separately.

Moda Operandi 

 

~ Passover Dinner ~ 

 A Passover Seder is a blend of solemn remembrance and joyful celebration. So my thinking is anything goes.

Natori Cotton Taffeta  

Bolero Jacket

Taffeta dresses everything up. I love this  entire looks so much.

Jacket    Tiered Hem Shirt   Cotton Capri Pants

 

Myda Dress

 Like a little black dress, you can wear this style anywhere.The pattern is all embroidery.

Sezane Paris 

 

 

 Puff Sleeve Maxi

This dress can go most places with you this spring and summer. It's cotton poplin, but has a dressed up look. Under $200

Banana Republic 

 

~ Easter Brunch ~ 

Go ahead and dress up. Wear a hat if you wish. 

 

 

Sage Taffeta Angelise Skirt 

You will wear this beyond Easter Sunday! Also available in black. The color is heaven!

Tuckernuck

 

 

Embroidered Linen Coat & Dress 

 I always love a  dress and matching coat moment. The idea of it is so perfect for spring, when most of us need to be layered. The flowers are actually embroidered. 

Boden 

 Paradis Top & Reiss Bubble Skirt

Like a tye-dye Easter Egg. My vote for one of the very best looks of the season!

Ulla Johnson 

 

 
 ~ Spring Hosting Looks ~

Be chic but be comfortable! 

 

Georgia Wide Leg Pants
Though they look dressy, they are as comfy as sweatpants. They are made from ponte knit with a wide and pull on waistband. Available in many colors, including black. The Zinnia top is alluring and perfect for the hostess with the mostest!

Marcella  NYC

Alemais Marjorelle Maxi 

 Made from linen and silk, this dress is sure to be cool and comfy. It's all about those beaded sleeves. They will get the party started! P.S. I think i would lose the self tie belt.

Alemais      Anthropologie

 

Devore Trousers & Shirt

With the look of silk, but not,  it is a modern take on dinner party style. 30% off everything with Code: MNG30!

Mango 

 

 Peony Lace Pullover Tunic

 Just what the Hostess With The Mostest needs! It's expensive, but you will own this for years to come. A special piece. I don't believe the belt comes with it. Wear your own or shop the Peony Gold Plated Belt.

Natori

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Easter Brunch Bites

{ Via: Williams Sonoma }

Easter already? It's such a joyous time to be with friends and family. This spring holiday deserves special food to share. If you are hosting, like I am, it's time to hop to it, and plan your menu. Here's inspiration.

Coco Bunny

This cute cocktail is really too cute not to make. All of your peeps will just love this rum and coconut drink.

Brit + Co.

Smoked Salmon Platter

Always a hit at our house.

How Sweet Eats

Bacon & Caramelized Onion Strata

Essentially this is a savory bead casserole that is soaked with eggs, then layered with cheese. The caramelized onions add a depth of flavor. And we all know that bacon makes everything better!

Garlic & Zest

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Now, who could turn down one of these? And yes, that is Cream Cheese Frosting!

Cooking Classy

Everything Cheesy Potato & Egg Casserole

A delicious sounding make ahead holiday brunch recipe. The potatoes are leftover Mashed! 

Half Baked Harvest

Shortbread Tea Cookies with Lemon Curd

A bite size dessert is easy to eat, and maybe all a guest needs. Lemon and Blueberry is always a delicious duo.

31 Daily

Watermelon Radish Salad

A watermelon radish is a real gift for the tastebuds. The problem is that they are hard to find. If you know where one can get them, please let me know. And what a gorgeous salad!

Brit. com

Baked French Toast

You gotta love a recipe that you can make partially the night before. This recipe begins with Challah bread, which I think is the best for any French Toast dish.

The Modern Proper

Asparagus Tart

This recipe can play double duty as a brunch or dinner side dish. It's a fresh and savory dish that comes together quickly. The cheese is Gruyere. The crust is frozen puff pastry. We can do this!

Feasting at Home

Lemon Sugar Crepes With Whipped Cream Cheese

I am going to get my crepe maker out and try these this weekend. They look fancy thanks to the beautiful berries. But really they are quite easy.

Half Baked Harvest

Pizza Chiena { Easter Pie }

A traditional Italian savory pie that is served on Easter. This pie will always feature egg, meat, and cheese. But the type of meat and cheese can vary. It looks so yummy!

Food & Wine

Strawberry Mousse

Light and lfuffy with plenty of fresh strawberry flavor. These would look lovely on the buffet table.

Aromatic Essence

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Dogwood Punch

Sparkling rose, strawberry lemonade, grenadine, lemons, and strawberries create the prettiest punch. This is how you toast spring and Easter Sunday.

Country Living

Smoked Salmon Board

This brunch worthy board plays well for Passover or Easter! The color is

 the thing.

What's Gabby Cooking

Strawberries & Cream Overnight French Toast

Said to be the easiest recipe ever. It begins with wonderful brioche bread, and ends with a whole bean vanilla whipped cream. Perfect!

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Everything Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs

Life is just too short to make boring deviled eggs. These are anything but that! This recipe is so beautiful for brunch.

How Sweet Eats

Meyer Lemon Chamomile Suzette Crepes with Greek Yogurt

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Half Baked Harvest

Mixed Berry Berry Bruschetta With Whipped Yogurt Spread

Why just serve toast when you can make up a platter of these? Fruit is always nice to serve. Mix it up a bit for Easter.

The Modern Proper

Lemon Jelly Donuts

This is a super easy recipe, that would make an awesome activity for the kids at brunch. That filling? It is lemon pie filling. 

Pint Sized Baker

Lobster Mac and Cheese

A perfect companion for a baked ham. Or it could easily stand on its' own.  This recipe is creamy, cheesy, and decadent. Very festive!

Grandbaby-Cakes

Amazing Glazed Ham
I am not the biggest fan of ham, but I could see myself picking this ham to death. It really looks scrumptous. The recipe comes from the Ree Drummond. The good news is that it starts with a fully cooked spiral ham. It cooks for a long time, and that is how you get that sensational  looking crust!

Food Network

Hasselback Scalloped Potatoes

How gorgeous is this dish?These potatoes have been stacked with style and Gruyère and Parmigiano cheeses, heavy cream and pancetta. 

What's Gaby Cooking

Grilled Lamb Lollipops

This dish screams Spring to me. The bone makes sure that they are tender and juicy. The green dish is sweet pea dip. How delish. It all makes a

 pretty platter. 

Sprinkles and Sprouts

Crispy Breakfast Potatoes

These aren't just any potatoes. They have been crisped with chili garlic oil and fresh herbs. Also the potatoes are cooked on a sheet pan with bacon! 

So it's rather no fuss, but oh so good.

Half Baked Harvest

Coconut Coffee Cake
Eat cake for breakfast? kate Spade says we should. This looks like such a treat for breakfast or brunch. There's coconut in the cake and on it. It's topped off with even more coconut in the glaze. A very easy cake to serve to a crowd.

How Sweet Eats

Make Ahead Spring Bread Pudding

This beautiful bread pudding is made in individual gratin dishes, so it cooks up really quickly. The recipe calls for morel mushrooms. YUM!

Williams Sonoma

Banana Bread Griddle Cakes Caramelized Bananas and Walnuts

Gluten Free & Vegan

Just give me this stack, and no one gets hurt! My oh my, do these look good. The added bonus is that these won't hurt a touchy tummy.

Heather Christo

Eggs Benedict Strata

What a clever recipe! Actual Eggs Benedict would be very difficult to make at the last minute for company. At least I wouldn't try it. You put it all together the night before. 

The Pioneer Woman

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake is a must have at any Easter meal. Make it into chic little cupcakes and it will always be a winner.

Cooking Classy

Carrot Mimosa
Unexpected and oh so appropriate!

Town & Country Magazine

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