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Thanksgiving is more than just a meal, it’s a moment. A time to gather, a time to give thanks, and a time to serve up a plate full of love, intention, and a little bit of culinary magic. 🧡 And at the center of it all? That perfectly roasted turkey.

Your Soulful Guide to Thanksgiving Turkey Prep: From Frozen to Fabulous

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For companies and organizations looking to host an unforgettable corporate event, the venue and design matter. A lot. And that’s exactly why this 25th anniversary celebration was such a standout. From the moment guests arrived at Wellspring Manor, they were immersed in a refined, art-forward atmosphere that felt less like a ballroom and more like a thoughtfully curated private residence.

A Seat at the Soulful Table: When Corporate Dinners Feel Like Home

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Hosting a dinner party isn’t just about the food; it’s about making every guest feel welcomed from the moment they step through your door. That’s why we went the extra mile at our recent gathering by crafting these delightful charcuterie cups.

Inclusive Charcuterie Cups for Your Dinner Guests

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An Elegant Dinner Party that is Both Masculine and Stylish I am feeling all of the “good vibes” this Friday as we reminisce over the tabletop scenes from the intimate dinner held at the French restaurant, Le Clou, located In Washington, DC. The dinner was held in honor of my husband, Christopher Wooten. As I […]

Masculine Dinner Party Details at LeClou

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Taper candles give a dinner party a moody vibe that’s both sexy and romantic. Here are some tips to help you keep your tapers both drip free and upright.

Quick Solutions for Your Taper Candle Challenges

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Are you planning to host a dinner party soon? Here are some twelve (12) easy tips to help you make the dinner experience special.

12 Ways to Elevate Home Entertaining

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Washington DC Placesetting Tutorial Video. Howerton+Wooten Events.

A Video Tutorial for Properly Setting a Formal Dinner Table Last month, I had the pleasure to work with the team at Chip Dizard Studios and the very talented Nika Smernoff at Calligraphette & Co. on a very fun project! We created an easy-to-follow video tutorial for anyone who needs a refresher on how to […]

A Video Tutorial to Answer, “How Do I Set a Dinner Table?”

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Some hosts/hostesses find the coordination of events in your home more stressful than cooking the actual meal. The key to minimizing dinner party stress is having a plan in place beforehand, so download my Dinner Party Planning Guide for some thorough tips and checklists.

A Dinner Party Planning Guide for Your Holiday Entertaining

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The rules for handling chopsticks in Japan, might not be the same rules for proper chopstick etiquette in Korea or China. So, I noted below what I believe to be “general” chopstick rules.

5 Helpful Chopstick Etiquette Tips

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