Tag Archives: entertaining

INSPIRATION BOARD // Retro Citrus Bridal Shower

May 7th, 2012

If you’ve been following along for a while, you know I kinda get into throwing a shower (see vintage chic shower and orange/gray shower, par exemple). This time I get to help with a bridal shower for my sister-in-law, and since … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 7th, 2012 26 Comments »

Categories: cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., entertaining, fashion, graphics & pattern, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, Trina Turk, vintage, wedding

Posted in cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., entertaining, fashion, graphics & pattern, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, Trina Turk, vintage, wedding | Tagged bridal shower, cocktails & wine, coral & orange, D.I.Y., entertaining, fashion, graphics & pattern, inspiration, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, retro, Trina Turk, vintage, wedding | 26 Comments

OUR LOVE STORY // On Studio Swoon!

May 3rd, 2012

It’s my 9 year wedding anniversary today, and I’m thrilled to be sharing Our Love Story on Studio Swoon! We were laughing when I pulled out some of the prints (yes prints!) to scan. Can’t believe how long ago that … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on May 3rd, 2012 24 Comments »

Categories: cocktails & wine, entertaining, guest posts, wedding

Posted in cocktails & wine, entertaining, guest posts, wedding | Tagged bridal, ceremony, Chateau Montelena, cocktails & wine, entertaining, guest posts, Napa Valley, reception, St. Helena, wedding, wine, winery | 24 Comments

[Guest Post] The Short and the Sweet of It // Spring Soiree

April 19th, 2012

Please welcome Kirby & Alexa of The Short and the Sweet of It! A special treat today from the adorable duo behind the completely charming and totally relatable-for-me lifestyle blog The Short and the Sweet of It! Let’s take a … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on April 19th, 2012 18 Comments »

Categories: entertaining, food & dining, guest posts, outdoor, patio & lanai

Posted in entertaining, food & dining, guest posts, outdoor, patio & lanai | Tagged cheese board, entertaining, flowers, food & dining, guest posts, outdoor, The Sweet and Short of It | 18 Comments

[Guest Post] The Aestate // The Cozy Guest Room

March 29th, 2012

Please welcome Jess of The Aestate! Today I have the pleasure of hosting the immensely talented Jess of The Aestate! I so admire her style and skills — yes, those are HER original watercolors below. Can you believe it? I … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 29th, 2012 31 Comments »

Categories: art & artists, bedrooms, blogger love, entertaining, graphics & pattern, guest posts, shopping, talented women

Posted in art & artists, bedrooms, blogger love, entertaining, graphics & pattern, guest posts, shopping, talented women | Tagged art & artists, bedrooms, blogger love, entertaining, essentials, graphics & pattern, guest posts, guest room, painting, shopping, talented women, The Aestate, watercolors | 31 Comments

RECIPE // Honey-Soaked Quinoa Salad

March 27th, 2012

A little entertaining gets me ready for Spring! I’ve had my parents in town from Napa, and Sunday we threw a little dinner party for my mom’s 65th birthday. It was a great opportunity to break out my entertaining essentials again! And … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 27th, 2012 31 Comments »

Categories: cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, that girl's pad

Posted in cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, that girl's pad | Tagged cocktails & wine, D.I.Y., dinner party, entertaining, floral, flowers, food & dining, quinoa, ranunculus, recipes, salad, spider mums, that girl’s pad | 31 Comments

[Guest Post] chartreuse & a twist // The Golden Hostess

March 15th, 2012

Please welcome Brynn of chartreuse & a twist! I cannot express enough how much I heart today’s guest! Brynn’s ultra-creativity gets me totally energized every time I visit her bright and happy page, chartreuse & a twist. I urge you to check … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 15th, 2012 29 Comments »

Categories: blogger love, cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, guest posts, shopping

Posted in blogger love, cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, guest posts, shopping | Tagged bar carts, blogger love, Brynn, chartreuse & a twist, cocktails & wine, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, guest posts, hostess, Pieces, shopping, Society Social | 29 Comments

ZOO PARTY // Birthday Weekend

March 2nd, 2012

My little girl is turning 3! We are headed to the San Diego Zoo tomorrow to celebrate my daughter’s 3rd birthday! (We should also be celebrating the fact that this looks to be the first year since she was born … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on March 2nd, 2012 27 Comments »

Categories: D.I.Y., entertaining, kids & baby

Posted in D.I.Y., entertaining, kids & baby | Tagged animals, D.I.Y., entertaining, goodie bags, kids & baby, party, zoo | 27 Comments

BRAND LOVE // Society Social (plus sneak peek!)

February 22nd, 2012

“Live Sparkly” Society Social: impeccably styled, instantly recognizable Happy Wednesday! I’ve got another “Design Under the Influence” up on La Dolce Vita, and this time around, I decided to have some fun with the whole bar cart trend! Won’t you join me … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on February 22nd, 2012 29 Comments »

Categories: bling, blogger love, branding, cocktails & wine, décor, dining rooms, entertaining, guest posts, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, talented women, trends

Posted in bling, blogger love, branding, cocktails & wine, décor, dining rooms, entertaining, guest posts, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, talented women, trends | Tagged bar carts, bling, blogger love, branding, cocktails & wine, decor, Design Under the Influence, dining rooms, entertaining, guest posts, La Dolce Vita, living rooms, Mad Men, mid-century modern, outdoor, patio & lanai, Roxy, Society Social, talented women, trends | 29 Comments

EASY BRUNCH // Setting + Menu

January 10th, 2012

…a pretty table in less than 10… This past weekend I had to pleasure of hosting a small brunch for six lovely ladies. It was the easiest entertaining I’ve ever done, to be honest! I took a few snapshots of … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on January 10th, 2012 44 Comments »

Categories: cocktails & wine, D.I.Y., dining rooms, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, Jonathan Adler, that girl's pad

Posted in cocktails & wine, D.I.Y., dining rooms, entertaining, food & dining, gold & brass, Jonathan Adler, that girl's pad | Tagged Acqua Panna, asparagus, berries, brunch, budget buy, cocktails & wine, D.I.Y., dining rooms, entertaining, floral, flowers, food & dining, frittata, goat cheese, gold & brass, hydrangea, Jonathan Adler, mimosas, muffins, mums, recipes, Sarabeth's, Target, that girl’s pad | 44 Comments

THE LOOT: Like A Bandit

January 2nd, 2012

Feeling very lucky! How was everyone’s holiday? Did you get all you wished for and more? As you can see below, I made out like a bandit, didn’t I? J.Crew Jackie cardigan & classic striped button-down Actually picked up a … Continue reading →

Posted by *that girl* on January 2nd, 2012 23 Comments »