Tuesday, September 22, 2009

TEA & INSPIRATION

I'm sippin' a little Cranberry Autumn tea, available at HarneyTeas, while enjoying a tres healthy snack--a Pumpkin Spice Flax bar from Kashi. Just relaxing with a stack of awesome magazines...Southern Lady, Teatime, Paula Deen, Simply Southern, Celebrating Fall, Celebrating Halloween ....and planning some holiday events.

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to reconnect with family and friends and to begin planning all of your holiday events and decorations. Small events are my specialty. I love to entertain and create themed events--from potluck to formal dinners. Entertaining does not mean that you have to host a lavish formal dinner party. I'm sure that you have thought about entertaining friends, only to stress out that your home isn't decorated right, not clean enough, or you are not a Martha Stewart-type person. Well, you probably have more entertaining experience than you think--from birthday parties to casual cookouts--it's all about the social skills.

Please stop in on Thursday when I will be blogging about ways to begin planning YOUR event!

12 comments:

Jenifer Helton said...

Miss. Janice~ Can't wait to see Thursday's blog. You always have the most lovely ideas.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

I am looking forward to those tips. laurie

Ashley Turner said...

Looking forward to reading on Thursday!

Mid-Atlantic Martha said...

I be here on Thursday! You always have such delightful tips!

Kara said...

Wow! I love Fall and can't wait to see your post.... love the "health" snacks...

Headbands and Hand Bags said...

Delicious way to bring in fall! I will have to keep my eye out for those Kashi bars!

Southern Living: Preppy Style said...

I can't wait to see what you have planned for us on Thursday! With your inspiration, I was thrilled to have some friends over a couple weeks ago and I dressed up my table for the first time ever! In black and white farm toile with hot pink and lime green accents and flowers. It was gorgeous and I was so proud of myself. You inspired me! Thanks!

Suzanne said...

Looks and sounds wonderful!

Princess Freckles said...

I'm looking forward to your advice! I plan to host my first party this December! A cookie exchange.

What Kate Wore said...

The picture with the magazines reminds me *so* much of fall and the holidays Miss Janice, admitting how many old recipe magazines I have would terrify everyone!

Can't wait for Thursday!
tp

Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19 said...

Ooooooh, I'll be here! I love to plan and set up, but the actual hostessing part is not me. I'd rather stay in the background. So I need to hear about the social part the most!

smooches,
Larie

Tammy B said...

I've either read or about to read all of those magazines. I'm going to have to look for those pumpkin kashi bars. They sound yummy. Can't wait until Thursday to read your post.