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As an entertaining enthusiast, I’ll be sharing my favorite recipes, tablescapes, and hosting tips that’ll have you ready to elevate everyday dinners or throw fabulous fêtes.

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This Alfresco Setting is a Top Pick for Strawberry Season

As another strawberry season swiftly draws to a close, I thought I’d give this beloved fruit a sweet send off. Inspired by my favorite Jane Austen novel, Emma, an alfresco, high-tea picnic at Donwell Abbey captures the essence of these heart-shaped berries that carefully balance fanciful whimsy with delicate beauty. The epitome of elegance at ease, this repast will have you relishing the flavors and fleeting, balmy afternoons of spring.

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