tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post1429017888211396264..comments2024-03-15T04:06:12.346-07:00Comments on Good Life of Design: How To Be Prepared For Unexpected GuestKathysuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11272239664279235716noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-65934247528891221902012-04-20T14:43:54.184-07:002012-04-20T14:43:54.184-07:00I can not wait to drop in on you one day....but se...I can not wait to drop in on you one day....but seriously, if I had those biscotti in my house...they would not make it long enough to serve to someone!SHERRY HARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169500278856819493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-57900795762227008642012-04-19T22:06:12.528-07:002012-04-19T22:06:12.528-07:00I would love to take
you up on that someday,
Kathy...I would love to take<br />you up on that someday,<br />Kathysue!<br /><br />Love all these great ideas<br />and can only imagine how<br />welcome your guests must<br />feel....<br /><br />Happy Friday,<br />xo SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-23448329798292858262012-04-19T06:26:21.130-07:002012-04-19T06:26:21.130-07:00Great ideas.. have you ever tried spa water? Its w...Great ideas.. have you ever tried spa water? Its water with sliced cucumbers and mint. It is very refreshing.Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654179547882975006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-36293421132713705032012-04-18T23:23:52.237-07:002012-04-18T23:23:52.237-07:00You sound so welcoming KathySue! I am always thro...You sound so welcoming KathySue! I am always thrown when I enter people's houses if they don't offer me something, and I felt it was a culture thing because I am English, (the kettle goes on immediately!) but you live in California too. Even really good friends don't do this...Tricia Rose Rough Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677751031571089563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-62602706394881783692012-04-18T17:10:19.322-07:002012-04-18T17:10:19.322-07:00Kathysue - be careful , I may just be at your door...Kathysue - be careful , I may just be at your door one day! <br />Ha! <br />Have a prety day! <br />KristinBring Pretty Backhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11809961135225963623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-56580151170544040102012-04-18T15:55:43.391-07:002012-04-18T15:55:43.391-07:00I just love reading your blog!!! I love the part a...I just love reading your blog!!! I love the part about the cups.......that is how they do their cup display on cruises but seriously never thought of implementing it at home. Brilliant!!!<br />Thanks for more great ideas!Just Spiff Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17907245389820793988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-10609734998157260022012-04-18T15:33:00.571-07:002012-04-18T15:33:00.571-07:00Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!Thanks for the ideas and inspiration!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581407014026595841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-91705825053227078022012-04-18T15:32:04.360-07:002012-04-18T15:32:04.360-07:00Thanks so much for the ideas and inspiration!Thanks so much for the ideas and inspiration!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581407014026595841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-1000805697166315542012-04-18T15:28:53.225-07:002012-04-18T15:28:53.225-07:00I can't believe I've never seen that trick...I can't believe I've never seen that trick for stacking the cups! It looks like they could fall, but you know I'm going to try it! I love the photos and idea of the fruit in the water, too. Honestly, I've only ever thought of lemon and lime, but sweet fruit sounds delicious!<br /><br />StacyStacy CUrranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388632272324504350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-33164307782544403762012-04-18T14:50:11.485-07:002012-04-18T14:50:11.485-07:00Now I'm going to have to invite 3 friends over...Now I'm going to have to invite 3 friends over for coffee or tea just so I can use that fancy trick of your mom's!Karen https://www.blogger.com/profile/02441070110507014088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-73017984560121570072012-04-18T12:46:13.959-07:002012-04-18T12:46:13.959-07:00Remind me to stop by when I'm in the area, Kat...Remind me to stop by when I'm in the area, Kathysue! Your guests are treated like royalty (and I'm stealing that cup stacking trick!)<br />xxoo<br />CarolynThe Buzz Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08338886753209532597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-16408010243665776662012-04-18T10:22:41.744-07:002012-04-18T10:22:41.744-07:00More than forty years ago, my mother-in-law taught...More than forty years ago, my mother-in-law taught me the trick of the four cups nested together on the saucers and I have been using it ever since. Thanks for all the good suggestions. The fruited water looks delicious. I will definitely give that one a try.<br />Best...VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791296934306530073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-35902370943861029002012-04-18T09:53:15.041-07:002012-04-18T09:53:15.041-07:00Such a lovely post! I wish I could drop in on you!...Such a lovely post! I wish I could drop in on you! What a wonderful hostess you must be! I am hosting a Mother's Day Tea and shall try the stacking technique that you show here! <br /><br />Happy Wednesday!Ivy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534759584188444219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-23119476244477476502012-04-18T08:02:10.624-07:002012-04-18T08:02:10.624-07:00Blu Italy -- adding that to my list! Love TJ'...Blu Italy -- adding that to my list! Love TJ's mini almond biscotti -- if I could hide it from myself, that would be ideal. I am preparing for guests, as I write, so this is very helpful!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05862178370821402510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-26642988538289391312012-04-18T06:07:38.833-07:002012-04-18T06:07:38.833-07:00You are such a gracious hostess and I am sure anyo...You are such a gracious hostess and I am sure anyone that visits feels so special. Hugs, martyMarty@A Stroll Thru Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405504522777964549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-18486795707850552672012-04-18T03:54:48.711-07:002012-04-18T03:54:48.711-07:00Wish I lived closer...i would stop in and be an un...Wish I lived closer...i would stop in and be an unexpected guest in your house, being treated like that!! Love all the ideas and that pitcher of water is sooo beautiful! Interesting about the stacking of the tea cups too....neat!The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-10434290881251720182012-04-17T21:32:25.406-07:002012-04-17T21:32:25.406-07:00Hi Kathysue
You are well organized and ready. Th...Hi Kathysue<br /><br />You are well organized and ready. This preparation takes time and great to have it ready in advance<br /><br />Like you, I love when company calls<br /><br />Helenhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-1049151418279205482012-04-17T18:18:16.371-07:002012-04-17T18:18:16.371-07:00Great ideas, Kathysue! I love the fruit in the wa...Great ideas, Kathysue! I love the fruit in the water idea especially! <br />Thanks for sharing.<br />Teresa<br />xoxoTeresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117805878140453338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5210558362945352459.post-37261902235747192012-04-17T17:19:41.798-07:002012-04-17T17:19:41.798-07:00love it. you are always a bright spot in my blog h...love it. you are always a bright spot in my blog hopping, lovely blogger.<br /><br />smiles.<br /><br />michelemichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.com