Easy tips to make a delicious Halloween caramel apple board
Nothing screams spooky season quite like caramel apples! With it officially September and a crisp chill hitting the New England air, I...
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Entertaining.
artfullyalissa
- Apr 9
- 1 min
Setting a charming green & white cabbage inspired Easter table
Hippity hop hop, Easter is on it's way! I fell in love with this gorgeous Williams Sonoma tablecloth, which borrows traditional Sicilian...
artfullyalissa
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Tips for hosting a St. Patrick's Day Irish whiskey and chocolate tasting
There's nothing more decadent than whiskey and chocolate! As I'm sure you've seen over the years on Artfully Alissa, I love St. Patrick's...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 31, 2022
- 2 min
Ring in the New Year with a delicious brunch
Who doesn't love brunch?! After a night of celebration, you'll want something delicious yet easy to make (especially if you have one too...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 29, 2022
- 2 min
Setting a glitz and glam champagne tower for New Year's Eve
To me, New Year's Eve is all about sparkles...it's the one time a year that it feels appropriate to go over the top with the glitz, glam...
artfullyalissa
- Nov 13, 2022
- 3 min
How to host an Elf inspired movie party for adults
Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color?! One of my all time favorite Christmas movies is Elf and there's nothing better than spending...
artfullyalissa
- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
Summertime garden tea party with Fitz and Floyd
Growing up, we always loved enjoying our backyard for summer gatherings especially themed ones! Not only is our garden a beautiful...
artfullyalissa
- Jul 5, 2022
- 1 min
Patriotic ice cream bar
Stars, stripes and sprinkles! An ice cream bar will sweeten your patriotic celebration with red, white and blue toppings - the perfect...
artfullyalissa
- Jun 7, 2022
- 1 min
Juicy summer watermelon tablescape
Nothing screams summer like a delicious and juicy watermelon! Inspired by the vibrant pink and green hues, I wanted to bring an elegant...
artfullyalissa
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
How to host a festive at-home Cinco de Mayo
There's nothing quite like a relaxing, at home date night on our balcony! For a festive Cinco de Mayo, we pulled out our colorful...
artfullyalissa
- Mar 7, 2022
- 2 min
Lucky O' the Irish Coffee bar
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a traditional Irish treat...Irish Coffee! On St. Patrick's Day, everyone is Irish, so why not sip on a...
artfullyalissa
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
Galentine's Day bridal party brunch & wreath making
What better way to celebrate a beautiful bride than a Galentine's Day brunch?! I am so honored to be the Maid of Honor in my best...
artfullyalissa
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
Snowy eggnog bar for a winter party
Baby it's cold outside!! This past weekend we had a snowstorm in New England, which created a gorgeous scene of trees covered in snow...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 28, 2021
- 1 min
Entertaining for New Year's Eve at Home
You can make any New Year's Eve celebration magical, even in the comfort of your home! All you need is delicious food, festive...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 22, 2021
- 1 min
Casual outdoor Christmas table setting
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling! While I usually set more formal table setting for Christmas, I was inspired by these adorable...
artfullyalissa
- Jun 28, 2021
- 2 min
How to host a patriotic themed Fourth of July party
Get ready to grab the sparklers and your favorite patriotic desserts because this summer we can officially celebrate in person with...
artfullyalissa
- Apr 12, 2021
- 2 min
A simple guide to elevating your lemonade stand
Nothing screams summer is on the way quite like a refreshing lemonade stand! When we were younger, almost every summer my sister and I...
artfullyalissa
- Mar 27, 2021
- 2 min
Simple baked egg Easter brunch inspiration
I've always had such fond memories of Easter brunch at my Aunt's house, where she would have delicious breakfast bites, mimosas and of...
artfullyalissa
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
St. Patrick's Day pajama breakfast with shamrock pancakes
One of my all time favorite holidays is St. Patrick's Day! Growing up my parents always made it so special, especially with our green...
artfullyalissa
- Feb 14, 2021
- 1 min
Decadent Valentine's Day dessert table setup
Valentine's Day is always full of romantic suprises and of course, sweet treats! While celebrating at home this year, make sure you make...
artfullyalissa
- Jan 12, 2021
- 2 min
Après-ski inspired cozy backyard date
Snuggling up at home this winter is the perfect way to spend the colder months...especially for a fun adult snow day! With the tough...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 29, 2020
- 1 min
Elegant gold and red holiday table setting
With the swirl and excitement of the holidays, I'm a bit behind in sharing the beatiful table I set with my mom! Every Christmas we set...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 29, 2020
- 2 min
Festive silver New Year's Eve bubbly bar inspiration
It's time to celebrate the New Year with a glamorous bar setup worthy of a Great Gatsby inspired party! The shimmer of the silver...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 12, 2020
- 3 min
Nutcracker inspired peppermint land of sweets dessert tablescape
Some of my fondest memories growing up were my childhood years dancing in the Nutcracker. Our local dance school put on the Nutcracker...
artfullyalissa
- Nov 23, 2020
- 1 min
Elegant Thanksgiving apple cider bar
With Thanksgiving looking very different this year, I wanted to think of a way to make our smaller holiday still feel special. One idea...
artfullyalissa
- Nov 12, 2020
- 1 min
Vintage turkey inspired outdoor Thanksgiving tablescape
Cue the turkey! One of the most special elements of setting a holiday table is using favorite passed down family decor to channel the...
artfullyalissa
- Oct 20, 2020
- 3 min
Five tips for setting a spooktacular skeleton tablescape
Spooky scary skeletons! In just five simple steps you can recreate a spooktacular Halloween tablescape at home, creating a special...
artfullyalissa
- Oct 13, 2020
- 2 min
How to host an at home pumpkin carving gathering
Even though this year is very different, there are still ways to celebrate your favorite holidays...such as Halloween! One of the best...
artfullyalissa
- Sep 14, 2020
- 1 min
Kickoff football with backyard tailgating spread ideas!
Game day definitely looks different this year! Not only how football games are experienced in the stadium without fans, but also...
artfullyalissa
- Aug 18, 2020
- 1 min
Summer backyard picnic ideas
Picnics are truly enjoyable in the summer, especially in your own backyard! Taking in the last few weeks of summer it's hard to resist...
artfullyalissa
- Jul 26, 2020
- 2 min
Create a tropical pajama party with these easy steps
With extra time at home and travel restrictions in place around the world, you can still bring your favorite tropical destinations to...
artfullyalissa
- Jul 3, 2020
- 2 min
A whimsical backyard Fourth of July table
The Fourth of July is a truly nostalgic celebration filled with barbecues, beach visits, fireworks and celebrating the United States....
artfullyalissa
- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
Father's Day Bloody Mary Bar
As a classic and mysterious drink, the Bloody Mary has become a quintessential brunch spirit (or hangover cure) for cocktail fans. The...
artfullyalissa
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
Tips for hosting an at home tea party fit for a royal
One of my fondest memories in London was enjoying afternoon tea at Fortnum & Mason, sipping a spot of tea and enjoying delicious bites....
artfullyalissa
- May 25, 2020
- 2 min
How to celebrate graduation while social distancing
Graduation season this year is definitely bitter sweet! For a very long time I was counting down the days when my sister would graduate...
artfullyalissa
- May 4, 2020
- 1 min
At home Cinco de Mayo celebration tips
I've always believed that you need to celebrate the little moments in life and while our day-to-day, milestones and holidays are...
artfullyalissa
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
Charming Easter table setting featuring blue and white hues
Setting the table for Easter will certainly be different this year without extended family gathering around to celebrate. I'm fortunate...
artfullyalissa
- Mar 17, 2020
- 2 min
Tips and tricks for hosting a St. Patrick's Day celebration
Ever since I was a little girl St. Patrick's Day has always been a special celebration with friends and family. From leprechaun traps to...
artfullyalissa
- Feb 6, 2020
- 2 min
Easy steps for hosting a Galentine's Day craft party
Invite your BFFs over for a fun day of crafts and sweets! It's always important to celebrate the special ladies in your life, so what...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 26, 2019
- 1 min
New Year's Eve champagne tower tray
Can you believe 2020 is around the corner?! With the roaring 20s in full swing in the next few days, I wanted to set up a New Year's tray...
artfullyalissa
- Dec 19, 2019
- 1 min
Christmas sweets swap
Bring on the sweets! While I love a traditional cookie swap, I can never decide on what cookie to choose...too many yummy ones! One fun...
artfullyalissa
- Oct 17, 2019
- 2 min
How to throw a haunting Halloween party
Halloween is such a fun holiday to gather with friends! With frightful creativity, the sky is the limit when picking a theme and building...
artfullyalissa
- Oct 3, 2019
- 2 min
5 wine pairings with your favorite romantic comedies
One of the best things to do on a chilly fall night is curling up with a bottle of wine and watching romantic comedies! That's why I...
artfullyalissa
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
Elevate your tailgate game with these easy tips
GO TEAM!! What better way to kick off football season than elevating your tailgate game?! Growing up in New England, I truly was spoiled...
artfullyalissa
- Aug 11, 2019
- 1 min
My 'go-to' tips for easy backyard entertaining
I love spending time in my backyard enjoying the beautiful weather and flowers! Often times we will have family friends over or George...
artfullyalissa
- Jul 21, 2019
- 2 min
4 tips for creating an at home spa night
One of my favorite themed girls nights has always been an at home spa night! It's so relaxing to unwind with your BFF, and almost...
artfullyalissa
- Jul 6, 2019
- 1 min
Easy outdoor summer tablescape
One of the best things to enjoy during the summer is eating outdoors! Our backyard patio has really become our mini oasis, so creating an...
artfullyalissa
- Jun 10, 2019
- 1 min
Sweet summer ice cream sundae bar party
Celebrate summer with a sweet ice cream sundae bar social! With whimsical, ice cream inspired decorations and delicious toppings, your...
artfullyalissa
- May 12, 2019
- 2 min
How to Host a Game of Thrones Viewing Party
The end is coming...and many of us have mixed emotions about the series finale of Game of Thrones. Transparently, there's very few shows...
artfullyalissa
- Apr 21, 2019
- 1 min
Simple Easter tablescape
Even though my family won't be together for Easter this year due to our travel schedule, my mom and I wanted to build a stunning...
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