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Hi Friends! We apologize for the problems on the site the last few days, we were hacked. Thank you for your loyalty and we will be back with fresh ideas tomorrow. xo, Lydia & Sarah
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Happy Thanksgiving Friends!! We are so thankful for you all for joining us on A & O and sharing in our passion for food, fashion and entertaining. Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday weekend. xo, Lydia & Sarah
I love this song. I love this song. I love this song. I love this song! That’s what Shanti and I sounded like in the kitchen yesterday after discovering that creating a Prince station unlocks the magic that is Pandora. … Continue reading
The last installment in our Entertaining Rules series comes just in time for your Thanksgiving prep! Élan is our resident baking guru, she is especially gifted with gluten-free and vegan delights in the most creative flavor combinations. Horchata cupcakes, almond … Continue reading
If you’ve been following our timeline, you’re probably feeling verrrry accomplished right about now. Week three is going to be a breeze for you. Here’s what needs doing: Third Week of November 1. Wash towels and sheets for guests … Continue reading
Remember our Halloween table? We’re using the same elements for our Thanksgiving decor. Run a similar arrangement down the center of your Turkey Day table or along your mantle for a natural, elegant and understated display. We started with our … Continue reading
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Tagged Heath Ceramics, Holiday, Holiday Decor, Jonathan Adler bud vase, Juliska vase, table decor, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving table
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This is the time of years when our sarcasm kicks up. Everything we read suggests that hosting a 6-course Thanksgiving Martha-style is as easy as (pumpkin) pie. But creating an elaborate feast that nourishes family and friends is not a … Continue reading
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Tagged holiday planning, How To, how to host thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, thanksgiving timeline
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Sarah and I had so much fun sharing our entertaining tips we have asked our A & O private chef team to share theirs as well. First up is Shanti… Hey All… my name is Shanti and I am one … Continue reading
Remember our sneak peek from Friday? Here’s a behind the scenes look at our Halloween table for The Daily Meal. Supplies: Mini pumpkins and one medium-sized pumpkin for spray painting, plus some white mini pumpkins for keeping natural. Spray paint. … Continue reading
We LOVE to play games at a dinner party. In fact, Lydia’s husband has to give her a talk before guests come to dinner to remind her not to “force” friends to play Trivial Pursuit if they don’t … Continue reading
