Disposable Dinnerware: For Your Summer Soirees

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With Memorial Day just around the corner, many of us will be enjoying our first BBQ of the season. Using disposables is a great host hack. They make clean up a breeze. With paper and plastic products as chic as these, the look can be as impressive as your china or stoneware. Mix, match, and layer for a fun and creative look. Summer is just starting. Time to stock up.

Garden Party Plates and Napkins

Having a garden party? Or maybe cocktails and nibbles on the patio, These small plates and drink napkins are perfect.

Rifle Paper

Pink In The Wild Collection

I am "wild" about these hot pink and gold plastic plates.  Think how fun they would be at a girls night in party or a baby shower. My experience with this exceptional Etsy shop has been 100% positive. I love their other plastic plates. We actually hand wash them and use again.

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Wildflower Paper Placemats

It's perfectly fine to mix disposable with  real dinnerware. Hester& Cook's Paper Placemats are almost too pretty to toss!

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Jonathan Adler X Michael's Tumblers

These are super fun. Now 20% off.

Michael's

Hester & Cook Paper Placemat

Love these inside or out. The come in a set of 12. No washing or ironing required. Just use and toss. 

Amazon

Hester & Cook Gingham Placemat

Gingham is always picnic appropriate, especially when it is paper.

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Melissa's Garden Paper Plates

With a fine china aesthetic, this cabbage design is meant to be layered with other classic styles.

 Pavilion Paper

Mod Bevy Glasses

I bought these for a big-ish 4th of July party last year. Really loved them, For plastic they felt weighty in the hand, At 15.9 oz they offer a generous pour of any beverage. We hand washed them (because they are so good looking.) and they lasted way into the fall.

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Pavillion Paper Products

One of my favorite sources for disposables. So unique and sophisticated.

Pavilion Paper

Tidal Wave

With a Coastal aesthetic, this set is perfect for barbecues, beach parties, and Memorial Day.

Sophistiplate

Chinoiserie Set 

Chinoiserie chic. These are a beautiful bargain. The set includes 50 oval platters or paper plates. It's an elevated look from

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 Cordoba Paper Products

One of my favorites. You'll find all of the components when you click the link below.

Sophistiplate

Paper Serving Trays
Serve your guests with style. I love these. They are a generous 10" x 14." On sale now.

Toss N Toast at Etsy

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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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With Thanksgiving In Mind

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Now that Halloween is over, and the frost is on the pumpkin (in some places), it's time to get on to the next holiday ~ Thanksgiving. If you are hosting, like I am, it's not too early to prep. This post features hosting helpers and inspiration, including a little black apron, chic dripless candles, the best gravy base and more! 

 

Thankful Place Card
Adding some type of decor at each place setting makes your guests feel special. In this case, they will know that you are "thankful" for them. This shop also offers the words "blessed" and "gather." And the words come in gold, too. It's a small detail that goes a long way for under $4.00

Etsy

Cynthia Rowley Ruffle Apron
Any creative cook is most likely a bit messy in the Thanksgiving kitchen. I mean there is all of that taste testing, whipping, and stirring. This designer apron will protect your outfit and keep you looking cute until dinner!

Cynthia Rowley

The Laundress Stain Solution & Brush

It happens at every dinner party. Someone knocks over their red wine glass on the white table cloth. Then there is the gravy dripping as it is passed. Anything can happen, but no need to panic. The Laundress has the right solution for your stain. I swear by it. Be prepared!

The Laundress

Elegant Disposables
Having a crowd? Or maybe you just dislike the clean up. With disposable dishes as elegant as these, no china is needed. These and more pretty plates are offered at this fab Etsy shop!

Preta Party NY

GreenPan Sale
So how is your roaster from last year? Making mashed potatoes in a slow cooker? Now is the time to replace the old with something new and non-toxic Everything is 40% off!

GreenPan

Dripless Ombre Candles

If you are setting a table, candlelight is really a must in my mind. These dripless ombre candle are handmade from natural bees and soy wax.

 So lovely.

Etsy

Williams Sonoma Gravy Base

I like to cook healthy and make everything from scratch, and I mean everything - except for Thanksgiving gravy. My friend, Mollie, turned me on to this product, and it never disappoints. Cooking gravy at the last second on this special day is nerve racking. This base makes it ever so much easier. Just add your favorite stock, the turkey drippings, and wine! Get it now, as they sell out closer to turkey day.

Williams Sonoma

Thankful Holiday Doormat

Who knows what the weather will be on Thanksgiving? If it's snowy or rainy, you will want all shoes off. This mat will help, and offer a warm welcome to your guests.

Crate and Barrel

The Original PieCaken

If you don't bake, consider this cake. The sweet version of the Turducken. it serves 10-12 people and features pecan pie on the bottom, pumpkin pie in the middle, and spice cake on top, all layered together with cinnamon buttercream and topped with apple pie filling!  It's a real showstopper. I have always had good luck with my Goldbelly orders.         GoldBelly

Potato Ricer
My mashed potatoes are hard to beat flavor-wise.  I mean, fresh garlic, cream cheese, butter, heavy cream and plenty of Himalayan Sea Salt, all add up to a taste made in heaven. But I often am not happy with the texture. Everyone says that this ricer will give you "light as air" mashed.  

Williams Sonoma

Flower Tea Light Candles

I go through a lot of tea lights or votive candles every year. I stock them. Most are not as lovely as these. Handmade by the same Etsy seller that created the taper candles above. Beautiful even unlit, and can be ordered scented or unscented. I have purchased the Moroccan Cashmere scent multiple times. They are packaged nicely so you could gift them for less than $10.

Etsy

Little Black Apron

If the designer apron I showed earlier, was too pricey, this is not at under $30. And isn't it adorable? It will elevate your look in the kitchen, and bring smiles to the table.

Etsy

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