Author: Jen Brestel

Decked-Out Dining Rooms: Simple Touches Add Flair and Function

Each year during the holiday season, my family takes a picture around the dining room table before...

I am a child of the 80s. That decade has shaped my musical taste, my love for sitcoms, and my decorating...

As we approach the season that Andy Williams claims is “the most wonderful time of the year,” many...

One of the more daunting tasks when entertaining is setting the table. When your guests walk into...

Most Southern hostesses believe in going to great lengths to make their guests feel special. When...

My junior year in college was spent studying outside of London in the quaint town of Reading. As I...

Food and beverages are cornerstones in any celebration. Whether you are inviting friends for a tree-trimming...

A wise friend once told me that if you have fresh flowers around the house, you will no longer notice...

By Jen Brestel Indeed, properly polished silver is a tradition in many Southern homes, and it would...