Green Door Hospitality

Adventures in Everyday Entertaining

Thanksgiving Entertaining Tips

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving (for the United States), households are busy preparing menus, seating, activities, and guest arrangements.  Below are a series of Green Door Hospitality posts … Continue reading

November 7, 2013 · 13 Comments

Holiday Entertaining – Spring Edition: St. Patrick’s Day

This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day and I thought it would be fun to share some tablescape options for when you entertain the ‘Luck of the Irish’.  This is a … Continue reading

March 15, 2013 · 28 Comments

Joy To The Cookies: Having an Annual Holiday Cookie Baking Party

The holidays are full of tradition.  Some are based on family.  Some are based on spirituality.  And some are based on friendship and cookies! For December, the theme of the … Continue reading

December 19, 2012 · 44 Comments

Hostess Gifts: Edible Treats to Show Appreciation

With Christmas next week, holiday parties are in full force!  Don’t show up empty handed.  Instead, bring a delicious homemade treat.  I’ve blogged about Brandied Apple Butter (as shown above) … Continue reading

December 17, 2012 · 10 Comments

Holiday Entertaining – Winter Edition: Dazzling Gold and Ruby Tablescape

Sometimes you just want to get dressed up… put on your favorite party outfit and get dressed up to the nines.  Tables feel like that too.  And during the holidays, … Continue reading

December 10, 2012 · 7 Comments

Holiday Entertaining Cocktails: Chocolate-Orange Martini

I continuously get inspired by Alicia over at Boozed and Infused and when I saw her infusion recipe for a Chocolate-Orange Liqueur, I knew that I had to make it … Continue reading

December 10, 2012 · 13 Comments

Holiday Entertaining — Winter Edition: Evergreen, Currant, and Copper Tablescape

For this winter tablescape I incorporated a color scheme of currant and copper with evergreen.  Visually, this tablescape provides many height layers.  For the runner I utilized a piece of … Continue reading

December 8, 2012 · 6 Comments

Hostess Gifts: Brandied Apple Butter

Last month I made Pumpkin Butter and got the “butter bug”.  When I saw the Brandied Apple Butter recipe over at Wife Meets Life, I knew it had to be … Continue reading

December 7, 2012 · 15 Comments

Hostess Gifts: DIY, Non-Edible Holiday Themed

A bottle of wine or some flowers are always nice to give when going to someone’s home — especially if you are in a rush and need to just pick … Continue reading

December 7, 2012 · 12 Comments

Holiday Entertaining Tips: Hostess Gifts

Hostess gifts play a part in both entertaining and being entertained all year round.  But the amount of gatherings, parties, etc. seem to triple during the holiday season.  Here are … Continue reading

December 7, 2012 · 10 Comments