Tag Archives: entertaining
Own It
Use what you have if you wait until your space is “perfect” for hosting, you may never start. Enjoy what you do have, set a simple table, and let your kindness be your best possession. Then, open the door. Positively … Continue reading
Pretty Memories
For me,it’s not just about having a pretty house. It’s about using your pretty house to create memories. – Shelley Johnston Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real-life wisdom on to others … Continue reading
Keepsakes
Bring out your keepsakes. A supper club is the perfect time to bring out any vintage China you been saving or your grandmothers flower vase, or the notorious family recipe that has a story behind it. Positively Purging-I welcome your … Continue reading
7,000 Miles Away
To make a certain Chinese cake, you have to knead piping hot dough. Too painful for some, but no match for my grandmother, who raised seven children. Because of the pandemic, my father hasn’t been able to visit China to … Continue reading
Our Silent Fire
One recent summer evening, my husband and I were sitting by the fire pit at our home north of Chicago, watching the flames dance, feeling tired but content. If someone had been watching us, they may have thought, “Now there’s … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 