Life constantly changes and so does my living room - even if it’s just small changes. I love trying to re-think how to do things better and more efficiently while working with what I already have…
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Here’s my favorite recipe for a homemade “throw together” veggie soup…
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There are many different types of showers. My favorite are the showers and events that are small enough to allow for sweet conversation and where you’re able to get to know your guests. Where an atmosphere for cultivating relationships is present…
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We wanted it to be unique, and each of us friends had already done our traditional Thanksgiving dinners, so we were able to brainstorm different fun themes, and ended up settling on French cuisine as our inspiration for each course of the menu…
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Every Thanksgiving has looked different for us, between hosting or traveling. For the first time this year, we kept it slow and just us. We spent the evening before prepping the house, the food, and creating the tablescape so there wouldn’t be much to do when we first woke up…
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As we close out 2017 and the first full year of blogging at JacinthaPayne.com, I thought it would be fun to put together a list of "reader favorites" from the year. Here are 10 of the most read blog posts...
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Hosting is about planning ahead and thinking through all the details of your guests' stay and anticipating their needs before they arrive. Here are ten elements to consider for success in hosting...
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Planning an event for someone can be daunting, especially when it is connected to such an important life event like a wedding. But it doesn't have to be; if you have a plan and stick to it, it can be a fun and exciting experience...
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Designing your table setting is a fun opportunity to express care, consideration, and your creativity. It's a process that I'm forever changing and growing - no two of my table settings are ever the same...
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QUESTION: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO "HOST?" HOW DO YOU ADJUST TO FIT DIFFERENT GROUPS, PEOPLE, AND PERSONALITIES?
When hosting, you want to be hospitable, generous, and leave a positive lasting impression with your guest...
Christmas morning we begin the day with Christmas music to set the mood, breakfast, and family time opening gifts…
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QUESTION: IS THERE ANY IDEAL TIMELINE THAT YOU TRY TO ADHERE TO?
Whenever I'm hosting an event at my house I typically think through two different timelines…