Once a quarter my girlfriends in Columbia and I plan a dinner party for our group to gather, catch up and enjoy each other’s company. When Summer Supper Club hosted our latest event at the end of June, I got a lot of questions about how/why we do this and I realized it deserved an explanation because it truly has evolved over the years.

Still living in your college town comes with its own set of challenges, one of which being that most of your college friends move away.

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Now that we’re entering the early summer months where the afternoons are warm, but the evenings are too humid, we can’t help but look for excuses to gather, enjoy the outdoors, and hopefully find something to celebrate. If you’re hoping to do that around a table here are 6 tips for setting a beautiful tablescape!

By this point, y’all know how much I love to set a beautiful table! I truly believe the point of one is to make guests feel comfortable + relaxed enough to engage in good conversation.

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It’s been over a week and I’m still dreaming of the dinner LoveShackFancy hosted at Zero George in honor of their newest store opening on King Street.

Known for their super feminine, vintage-inspired designs, LoveShackFancy has become a cult classic for many and after meeting their over-the-top founder, Rebecca Cohen, I totally understand why! What you see from the brand is just an extension of her own life. She’s fabulous in every since of the word and has built a little world for herself that she allows her customers to buy in to.

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If you’ve volunteered (or have been assigned) to host Thanksgiving dinner this year then you may be freaking out a bit. With only days until the big event you may be wondering how you can feel more prepared.

Hosting your first one is a special milestone, and it doesn’t need to be perfect to be memorable! So, in hopes of getting my own things organized, I’ve put together a short list of tips to help you make sure everything runs smoothly and your guests get the most out of this holiday too.

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After the past year and a half we’ve had I think we can all agree how important it is to spend time with family + friends. Those in-person connections provide a certain amount of happiness the just can’t be fulfilled in any other way.

One of my favorite ways to spend quality time with my family + friends is by hosting a dinner party. There’s just something special about breaking bread with people amongst a beautifully set table that just makes my soul feel full.

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