Simply making your house your home
It was Thanksgiving 1996. I lived at a college on a mountain in British Columbia and I knew there were students attending the college who were going to be alone for the long weekend. At 21 years old, I decided to tackle my first turkey dinner and invite them over…. Read more“Entertaining Simplified”
Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today. So, you haven’t entertained family and friends in your home since March 2020. Do you even remember how? The guest list. The menu. The décor. The theme. It all feels a little daunting. But it doesn’t have to be. Start planning a couple weeks ahead…. Read more“Get back in the swing of entertaining this holiday season”
Appetizers have so much versatility. Will they start your meal? Will they be your entire meal? Will they be hot? Will they be cold? Whatever you decide, appetizers are fun. Baked Jalepeno Poppers Dip Baked P.E.I. Oysters Bruschetta Buffalo Mussels Salsa Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.
Have you welcomed an unexpected guest into your crazy life? Often in times of the unexpected we experience life’s most memorable moments. I was reminded of this while reading Lucy Maud Montgomery’s “Anne of Avonlea”. Anne is preparing for the arrival of a special guest – Mrs. Morgan, a famous… Read more“Imperfect Hospitality”
Even for everyday, an attractive table is inviting. It tells your family, “Come, relax for a meal and visit with me.” Table Settings Guidelines Here is some excellent information and diagrams on how to set a table. Table Coverings Table coverings, whether a tablecloth, table runner or place mats, are… Read more“Table Settings”
You’ve been invited over to someone’s home for an event and, although our culture has relaxed on some rules of etiquette, there are still certain courtesies to keep in mind. General Etiquette: Basic Table Manners: You may also enjoy these articles: Imperfect hospitality Table settings Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.
