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Category Archives: Entertaining Tales from Chestnut Cottage
“Specialties of the House”: Summer Brunch for House Guests
Summer always brings lots of fun friends to our lake house , as well as Chestnut Cottage. Thought you might need some breakfast/brunch ideas and I love these make ahead Sausage and Broccoli Egg Muffins! You can make ahead and … Continue reading
“Simple Pleasures & Little Luxuries”: Champagne for Summer!
As I have said repeatedly, I LOVE champagne. For me it is the ultimate Simple Pleasure/Little Luxury! I love this idea of Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Floats. And with all of summer’s lovely flowers in bloom, why not take the time … Continue reading
“Specialties of The House”: Chestnut Cottage Party Tea
Chestnut Cottage Party Tea! With lots of hot, lazy summer days ahead, I thought you might enjoy an old recipe from Chestnut Cottage…”Party Tea”
Celebrating Our Nation’s Hero’s!
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service and to also remember all who have served our country in our fight for freedom. We must not forget those … Continue reading
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“Tablescapes: Bouquets for Spring & Summer Entertaining”
Many of my “second home clients” are beginning to drift back to lovely Western North Carolina and often want me to assist them with their summer entertaining plans. So I consider it my job to find new tabletop patterns that … Continue reading


