Spring is upon us! The warm temperatures, the later sunsets, the birds chirping…. we are soaking it ALL in! Today, we are going to look at a gorgeous styled shoot that we hosted last spring. We still think about the details all these months later! There was no lack of gorgeous details in this dream […]

We are experiencing a few days of gorgeous weather and are hoping it’s here to stay! There’s something about the newness of the season that seems to bring out creativity that was hiding away during winter. One of my favorite ways to enjoy the warm weather and exercise that creativity is through hosting friends! Today, […]

Love is in the air and we are gearing up for Valentine’s Day at McAlister-Leftwich House! Here’s why we love Valentine’s Day: no matter who you’re celebrating with, friends, family, significant others, children… you get to celebrate your love for others on this special day! To do that, why not have a delicious drink in […]

When it comes to gift giving, it’s always exciting to see the recipients face when they open their gift. As a gift giver, it’s also fun to make sure the gift feels extra special and magical when it’s wrapped with love. Today, we’re going to show you a ‘how to’ on hand-painted gift wrap and […]

We’re here today to give you the most delicious cocktail recipe for this Thanksgiving. Your family and friends are sure to love it! We’re calling this drink The McAlister because the McAlister House gives a warm feeling and welcomes you in every room you’re in! We hope you enjoy this festive fall drink! Today I’m […]

Our popular artisan market is back! This time, with a holiday twist! Come shop, sip, and enjoy the start of the holiday season. Below are our incredible vendors who will be there for you to shop from! Carolina Dandy//Embroidered Linens and Gifts Looking for something sweet to gift someone this holiday season? Look no further! […]

Although October seems to be a great month to host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party with Halloween on the horizon, celebrating is a year round activity! November is also a great time because you’re already hosting loved ones! Try putting a twist on it! I’m going to share the “how-to” post for Murder Mystery parties! […]

Today, we’re bringing back one of our most spooky posts: Spooky Spider Halloween Decor! When decorating for Halloween, we like to keep it simple, yet impactful. That’s why when we saw these massive black spiders, we knew we had found the perfect thing for this spooky season! They are from Amazon (shop below!) and we […]

At the beginning of a new season, there’s always a chance to usher it into our homes, gatherings, and celebrations. It doesn’t have to happen all at once, but it can be gradual and slow, just as a season transitions in nature. You don’t immediately need to do all the autumn things at once. You […]

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there are certainly things I like to take care of myself, but there are also things I want to get my kids involved with! Last year, we hosted a pumpkin painting party for my oldest two and their buddies. It got me thinking: what if my daughter […]