An Effortless Lakeside Happy Hour with Uashmama

October 16, 2022 Makenzi Hogan

When it comes to coastal entertaining, we all know time spent by the water is the most important aspect. So something quick and effortless is always the way I like to go about gathering friends together waterside. I have been obsessed with Uashamama’s products for years + found they are the most light weight and easy-to-transport products around!

Make

INFUSED WATERS

Citrus stored in Uashamama Paper Bags

Ginger / Lemon / Sage

Cucumber /Lime / Mint

Pear / Rosemary / Blackberry

Grapefruit / Orange / Honey / Thyme

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LAKESIDE ESSENTIALS

Details: Styling & Coordination by CC.Boone & The B.Social Edit // Accents by Uashamama USA // Photography by Kiana Tate Photo

A Seaside Dinner Party In Color

March 1, 2022 Makenzi Hogan

“There’s nothing I love more than a heart friend. Especially when it comes to who i’m sitting next to at the dining table.”

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Styling & Coordination by CC.Boone who served up colorful spring vibes with an Italian twist, including Aperol Spritzes and lemon pasta.

Photography by Ileana Contreras // Jewelry Maker by Rebecca Pinto and styled by AnneBanks Blackwell // Florals by Boukates // Rattan Candles, Fringe Coasters & Bar supplies: BECASA //

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An Easy, Al Fresco Thanksgiving

November 4, 2021 Makenzi Hogan

The thought of hosting Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving dinner can seem daunting. So much to do with so little time! Here’s the thing, It A.) Doesn’t have to be perfect and B.) You don’t have to do it alone! Guests are always more than willing to help, and your friends are most likely willing to contribute what they have in their party closets to make it special. Here are ‘5 Ways to Keep Friendsgiving Stress-Free!’

Have everyone BYO place setting, water cup & wine glass! We did this for our Friendsgiving this year and everyone loved it! One thing this did, was keep everyone out of the kitchen. There was no dish washing at the end, which gave us more time to mingle plus it took the responsibility off of the host. Everyone scraped their plate and took it home to wash. Best idea ever!

Make a dinner party playlist ahead of time to keep everyone’s spirits easy and comfortable. OR follow my playlist on Spotify called: ‘Dinner Party Magic.’ Having a playlist made beforehand saves you the stress of being on DJ duty the entire time.

Make it a pot luck!

Don’t worry about keeping it too ‘matchy-matchy.’ Gather a random assortment of table cloths and chairs from just about anywhere and use em’! Anything will look pretty in the dark as long as there are real candles and string lights. Our string lights were hung up an hour before. We used Christmas lights and an assortment of battery powered lights. Call us tacky, but it looked beautiful!

Pull from nature. I’m a believer in bringing nature to the table every time. Whether it be wild flowers, tree clippings, palms, pumpkins, or fruit…anything goes. Keep it simple, or embrace an imperfect ‘modge podge!’

Valentine's Day Rosé Soirée

February 14, 2021 Caroline Boone

Rosé tasting, fresh florals, French-inspired décor and desserts, a charcuterie board and crudité, garden feels, and a tea station!

Garland + Balloons by Mingle 30A // Desserts by elisabeth&butter // Stationary Design by Shelby Boston // Charcuterie Board+ Wine Tasting Party by cc.boone // Photography by Brenna Kneiss Photo co.

A Maine Inspired Summer Soirée

August 15, 2020 Makenzi Hogan

Oh August, we love to see you— but this also means that summer is coming to an end. You allow us to look back on the warmer months with hopes to soak it up until the first signs of fall. You are crisp white wine, slow moving waters, a clink of glasses, quiet table talk with close friends, & lemon zest on cold pasta salad. Although summer 2020 looked different than most, it had one saving grace: dining al fresco!