MOI XOXO

I love to entertain especially outside! I like to toss around extra large pillows from Shabby Chic so my guests can sunbathe at the same time. I prefer a late afternoon at home setting with simple decor, fresh food, and a signature dessert. Here I serve up my tips for the perfect spring/summer party!

Hosting: Always seat your guests next to someone familiar on one side and then someone new on the other. No serious conversations ..laughter is key!

Seating: A chic party favor to serve as the dinner place card is a disposable camera with your guests name scribbed on it. I would even ask to see the outtakes once they develop the film

Tapletop: I am a fan of drink umbrellas and fruity drinks during spring/summer and I adore personalized paper napkins and plates with cheeky designs and humor. My favorite ones right now say, Who Invited All These Tacky People? I love it!

Flowers: Hyacinths because they are fragrant as a scented candle

Menu: Steak and fresh veggies

Dessert: Chocolate souffle

As your guests arrive in the late afternoon serve them this delicate lemon grass flavored ice tea. My mom taught me how to make it! Enjoy!

Rinse 1 stalk of fresh lemon grass and cut into 2 inch lengths

Crush with the flat side of a large spoon or knife

Boil 5 cups of water, 1/2 cup sugar, and 7 thin slices of ginger along with the tea

Take off heat and add 5 bags of green tea

Let sit for 5 minutes, then toss the tea bags. Let cool for 30 minutes

Pour into fine strainer into a pitcher. Cover and chill in fridge not freezer for 2 hours

Pour into water glasses filled with crushed ice
Moi xoxo