Archives for August 2012

Havaianas ~ Last Days Of Summer ~ Giveaway

When Havaianas contacted us to do this giveaway we thought it was a perfect fit for LoveFeast Table.  Havaianas is a brand we love!  We are introducing a new category here at LoveFeast Table ~ STYLE.   We've been writing on STYLE & fashion but didn't have a proper category for it.  So, thanks to our web guru and a little late night work ~ voila!  As if it all wasn't aligning just perfectly already ~ this photo of Kristin and I from this summer emerged ~ AND Kristin is wearing her Havaianas flip flops!!  LAST DAYS OF … [Read more...]

Inspiration & Tips For Grilling & Entertaining

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop to look around once in a while you could miss it. ~ From the movie Ferris Bueller's Day Off Grilling while entertaining is one of the easiest ways as a host to enjoy preparing a feast. With some preparation you will be able to multitask both cooking and conversation while entertaining. Preparing unexpected foods on the grill is a great way to surprise your guests and create conversation and food that they will not forget. Here are some of the tips, tricks and inspiration we use here at … [Read more...]

The Big Bad Back-to-School Giveaway Bash

Today we have a surprise for you! We are hosting a massive GIVEAWAY with some of our blogger friends. We know most of you are busy getting ready to send your kids back to school. You're buying school supplies, uniforms, new clothes, checking schedules, getting kids to bed early, in preparation...we get it, 'cause we're right there with you! To break up the craziness with a little fun, we all decided to throw one Big Bad Back-to-School Giveaway Bash!  We'd love for you to stop by and meet the other bloggers. Some may be new to … [Read more...]

Simple Moments

There were no fancy cameras. Just the click of a phone. A simple moment, waited on. Breathing in the salty air. Cool breeze with the sun dipping it's head in the ocean for one last swim. Lingering, laughing Leaping Captured with a simple click. All pictures taken with an iPhone and filtered at Instagram. Instagram has been a creative outlet for us to document life as it happens. Join us by signing up HERE then following LoveFeast_Table! … [Read more...]

Big Summer Potluck~Take Away

A couple of weeks ago, I went to the Big Summer Potluck hosted by Pam and Maggy of Three Many Cooks and Ericka from Ivory Hut. The first year the Big Summer Potluck happened, Chris Ann and I had already booked our tickets to BlogHer. We debated on leaving NYC for the day, but were a little overwhelmed with making those extra travel plans. Within days, we heard the buzz about the Big Summer Potluck and knew we'd missed something special. Then last year, tickets sold out before we could get them. This year, however, we tried on day … [Read more...]

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies Perfected

You probably know by now, but between Chris Ann and I, we have 9 kids ranging in age from 5-18. Lately I've been introducing you to Baker Boy. He's my 15 year old son who is creative, loves to work with his hands and from age 2 had a special love for food and a keen sense of taste and smell. When he was 2, buckled into the back seat of my van, I'd try to pop a Hersey Kiss into my mouth for a little mama treat and I'd hear him say, "What's that?! I smell choc-oc." He goes to an Arts High School and studies Stage Design and … [Read more...]

Mango Rum Lassi Moment

Picture this, 3-4 friends, over for a late afternoon get together. Your porch is prepped with extra, over stuffed pillows. You've brought out your silver candle sticks along with a few chunky pillar candles. A vibrant vase is spilling over with fresh cut flowers from your garden. It is warm, but the sun is beginning to rest it's head. Your friends begin to arrive, after work. They're wondering what you have up your sleeve. After pleasant greetings, you place a Mango Rum Lassi in their hand. This earthy, slightly fresh … [Read more...]

Driftwood Heart ~ GIVEAWAY

The Driftwood Heart from our online boutique, LoveFeast Shop is a beautiful remembrance of the beach.  This large sculptural heart is sturdy and has a large sturdy hook to easily hang it up with.  Each heart shape is made of driftwood and designed in an artistic way to form a heart. The Driftwood Heart is the perfect piece of decoration for the front porch, garden, beach house, retreat or home. Right now mine is on my front porch bench, greeting the guests that come to my home.  The Driftwood Hearts from our LoveFeast Shop … [Read more...]