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What a Week!

May 23. 2013

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What a WEEK!! While my professional life has been nothing short of crazy, the blog has had to suffer. Sorry guys! I am heading of to Bermuda for a much needed vaca this weekend and will be back on Monday with some killer posts you won’t want to miss. Here is a peek at what I plan in rocking while beachside and I will be getting my instagram on throughout the weekend, so don’t forget to follow me (jentertaining - of course)  I can’t remember being so excited just to get away for a few days. Have a great weekend and see you again on Monday!

XO- Jen

{Entertaining} Keeping it Simple & Sweet with Fresh Fruit

May 16. 2013

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Sometimes the best ideas are also the easiest. With my local farmers market in full swing, I am back to wandering booth to booth with a basket of fresh strawberries. So why, when I am entertaining, do I always feel the need to add a little sugar or balsamic to my berries just to make them “feel” more like a dessert. Sometimes, nothing can beat the straight up version, so why not go with it? I love setting bowls of fresh berries and cherries on the table, with a good bottle of rosé, and just snacking away.

{Serving Tip} For individual servings (like above) roll a piece of parchment paper into a cone and secure with a piece of washi tape. Pop over to Collect & Carry for a great DIY cone project.

image via Better Homes and Gardens

{inspiration} Get Your Grill On

May 13. 2013
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I have a new obsession, grilling! I know you are asking, how the heck can a girl in a studio apartment be obsessed with grilling? Well, say hello to my new best friend, the Le Creuset Signature Soleil Skinny Grill (see above). I had been craving grilled veggies and this pan is perfect for my tiny kitchen. It fits perfectly over one burner and can easily fit in the oven to finish off a dish. I am a grilling machine from chicken to asparagus, the flavor is perfection. Of course, my mind goes straight to entertaining, so I pulled some recipes that I can’t wait to try. Happy Monday!

{Loving These}Le Creuset Signature Soleil Skinny Grill // Calypso Shrimp Skewers // Parmesan Garlic Grilled Corn // Grilled Plums // Gilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Caper Marinade

note: this is true love, and not a sponsored post

{How Do I…?} Buy Towels

May 9. 2013

1a. Towels BarsThe time has come for my towels make their exit and welcome in a new set to the apartment. For some reason picking out towels is really hard for me. Is it the right color, are they soft enough, how many do I really need, how much should I spend? These are all questions I tend to have floating around in my head while I wonder the aisles from one department store to the next. I did a little internet digging to help me in my quest to make buying towels a little easier. Here are some great resources…

Good Housekeeping, as always, has some great tips for buying towels.

“ Don’t judge a towel by its in-store softness. Most manufacturers add softeners to the finish so towels will feel nice and velvety in the store. After a few washings, you may end up with a rougher towel than you had bargained for.”- GH

UnClutterer.com breaks down that age old question, how many towels do I need? with a simple equation.

“(House residents + Guest bedrooms) x 2 = Sets of bath towels and washcloths”

NOTE: Since I don’t have a guest room, but do entertain guests, I included a “1″ under guest bedroom.

Martha Stewart always has the 411 when it comes to knowing how to care for your home items. She has a few great tips and tricks over on her site.

Now that I know what I should be looking for, the only question now is, what color?

image via Martha Stewart

{Pin This} Champagne

May 6. 2013
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Don’t ask me why, but I have found myself with an abundance of champagne bottles these days. It has been too long since I have had friends over, so this weekend (schedule permitting) I plan on having a few friends over to help take down a few bottles. I love the idea of not just serving glasses of champagne, but really making is a special dessert. Here are some ideas I pinned lately that have inspired me to take a new look at how I server one of my favorite bevies.
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