We’re feeling especially “old school” about party invitations. Yes we’ve designed invitations for special events; but, we feel as though things have become a bit too informal in our high-tech and social media saturated…
Published February 11, 2016 by As We Live & Eat
Published December 2, 2015 by As We Live & Eat
Our home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac which we affectionately refer to as “the odds” because all of the homes on our street have odd house numbers. While we’re the…
Published March 11, 2015 by As We Live & Eat
Putting our guests at ease is the most important job for us as hosts. We follow a few steadfast rules to make our entertaining seem effortless and not rushed. Our…
Published March 2, 2015 by AS WE LIVE & EAT
Last Saturday night we had some friends over for dinner and a bit of light revelry. I mean, it’s the weekend right? On Friday one of our guests had flowers sent…
Published January 27, 2015 by AS WE LIVE & EAT
In our previous post, we discussed the necessity of sending “Thank You” notes. Today we’re giving helpful hints on writing your notes. If you choose stationery with your full name,…
Published January 26, 2015 by AS WE LIVE & EAT
A text message saying “Thanks for the great dinner” takes little time and demonstrates little effort. You should consider that your host/hostess most likely spent hours planning the menu, making sure…
Published January 19, 2015 by AS WE LIVE & EAT
Emily Post had it quite right. Chewing gum in public, especially when crackling, popping, and smacking, is horrid. Post also says that it is ok to do so in public,…