Turn off the TV (in fact, I don’t own one), be present with your guests, and, when in doubt, more butter is never a bad idea (even if you are lactose intolerant…I have options for that).

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When it comes to entertaining, we have three cardinal rules:

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Off to the Races and Out to the Hunt There’s something timeless about race day – the rhythm of hooves, the sweep of open fields, the unmistakable energy of a gathering that feels both storied and celebratory. This season, we’re leaning into that spirit with a look inspired by tailgate meets horse country charm and […]

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Mid-Life + Fabulous at Swann House, Washington D.C. It’s no secret around here, I celebrate my birthday. But for the last 15+ years, the celebration has taken on a deeper rhythm: an intimate, all-women dinner party with a guest list that always lands at 13 – my lucky number. (And yes, it always works out.) […]

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Mangia With The Mob- A Team Holiday Celebration We have our core team and then there is the rest of the team that makes it all happen onsite. We simply cannot do it without them. We also wait to celebrate in the new year when things are a little less hectic and a little more […]

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