I am in withdrawal. I have been checked out the last few weeks, and I miss my kitchen, my house, my garden and my comfortable routine of posting ideas for you guys. I miss my kids on the counter, and clipping flowers out of the garden every night.

We went on a family vacation (more posts on that later) that was bookended with work trips. It was lovely/busy, and it was all very exciting! (did anyone catch my interview on Martha Stewart radio?!) But no matter what, there is no place like home.

So, in case you were wondering why my posts have been a little spotty or few and far between lately, that’s why! But one of the beauties of vacation is that you come back refreshed and inspired and ready to get back to your projects with a renewed energy!

I am writing this perched on my kitchen counter, where I suspect I will be spending a lot of time in the next few weeks, doubling up on my cooking time. We have Fathers day on Sunday, the fourth of July coming up and a whole summers worth of entertaining and great eating to get started on!

Please, if you have any party questions, entertaining conundrums or recipe requests, let me know! I would love to know what kinds of events you have planned for the summer, and what I can do to help you throw the best parties and prepare the tastiest meals yet!

I am also starting to work on some exciting projects involving tablescapes, party advice and lots of recipes! More details to come later…

Ok, I guess I better get cooking? Please look for a new recipe on Friday- I promise it will be something good! XO, Heather