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Top 5 Entertaining & Décor Tips from La Petite Maison Presentation
May 26 2016 ·1Recently I was part of a presentation given to the Hingham Newcomers Club at La Petite Maison in downtown Hingham. La Petite Maison owner and Francophile extraordinaire, Nanette Walsh, invited me to speak with her in her shop. The evening included not only decorating and entertaining tips, but also French wine and cheeses and a handsome French sommelier. Ooh la la! Here’s a peek at our presentation and some of our best tips for entertaining and creating a stylish and personalized home.
Guest Post: Glorious Graduation Party
Jun 10 2015 ·0Today I have a special treat for you ~ a guest post written by my friend and Assistant Extraordinaire, Jen Bowles. Jen recently designed and hosted one of the most creative and colorful graduation parties I’ve ever attended. Her daughter, Ebby, obviously deserved a wonderful party ~ she was Salutatorian of her class and gave an amazing speech at the graduation ceremony. I just love how Jen took a unique and personal theme and built the party around it. Come take a peek…
I guess you could say I enjoy planning parties ;-). For Ebby’s graduation party I knew I didn’t want a typical theme ~ no high school colors (green & white), no paper goods with bright primary colors. Not that there’s anything wrong with those things, I just strive to be more unique and personal when I design a party. So I looked to Ebby for inspiration. Her middle name is Blossom, she loves books, reading, and her job at the library–boom, theme!
Best of Posh Palettes: My Top Five Tips for Decorating Your Deck for Summer Entertaining
Aug 18 2014 ·0This post was originally published last Summer, but I thought this was a perfect time to revisit! New A Poem & A Painting coming tomorrow…xo
The Summer season can be short here in New England, as such I make a point to do as much al fresco entertaining as possible. Whether a dinner party or dance soiree (or both!), I make the most of my 650 square foot ocean view deck. Of course any outdoor space can be transformed into an entertaining oasis ~ take it from me.
Culled from over 20 years of Interior Design experience and even longer as a party hostess, here are my Top Five Tips for Decorating Your Deck (or patio, or terrace…) for Posh Summer Entertaining!
Posh Pinterest Board of the Week: Summer Entertaining
Jun 10 2013 ·0I love Summer and I love hosting friends and family! Summer Entertaining is especially festive on my ocean view terrace ~ I can’t imagine a better backdrop. Along with my standbys, I’m always looking for new ideas for fun nibbles and imaginative presentation to wow my guests with. This week’s Posh Pinterest board features plenty of those ideas: my Summer Entertaining board.
Here are a few of my favorite pins…
Pamela's Posh Picks: Party Bites
Jul 20 2012 ·0With the summer entertaining season in full swing, I’d thought this would be a perfect week to share some of my favorite festive appetizers, along with a few tips and tricks for serving.
Here we go…
Ricotta Cheesecake and Fruit Lollipops
These adorable sweet snacks are so easy to put together. To make them even faster, you could substitute store-bought pound cake for the ricotta cheesecake.
I love the idea behind these crudité baskets! You could use any small container, perhaps a berry basket or even an espresso cup. Served with a larger bowl of yogurt-based veggie dip, you have a healthy and refreshing appetizer for your guests.
This Caprese salad on a stick is simple to prepare and so delicious. I can almost taste the mouthful of bursting fresh flavor!
Tostito’s scoop chip are so versatile, they make a great “nest” for a variety of fillings. I love how this taco bite is dressed up with the piped star shaped sour cream ~ what a great detail!
How fun are these pizza cones? The tortilla shaped cones offer a variety of possibilities for fillings. How about Boursin cheese, yellow pepper, watercress and a hint of red onion? Just use your imagination!
It’s a great time of year to entertain with the warm weather and bounty of fresh produce. Check your garden or local farmer’s market and get creative. Any appetizer can be party-ready with a few simple touches, whether a hand-tied ribbons on the serving skewers or a bouquet of fresh herbs or flowers on a serving tray, presentation can make all the difference!
I imagine a twilight Summer party would be just delightful under this Starry Night tent in this week’s petite oil painting:
Enjoy!
xo,
Pamela
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