Effortless Entertaining

Happy (early) Mother’s Day!

Today’s newsletter, The Gathering Is the Inheritance, is live… a Mother’s Day menu to make hosting feel simple and special, plus a playlist to set the tone.

There is no clean, simple Mother’s Day. It arrives carrying everyone you’ve ever been mothered by, everyone you’ve mothered, and those whose seats are now empty.

So we don’t pretend it’s simple. We set the table because it’s the only thing we know to do with that much love and that much loss in one room.

Still looking for the perfect gift? Subscribe to In Good Company on Substack for it all — menus, music, and inspiration for gathering well. You'll also find our Top Ten Tuesday post which is filled with thoughtful finds… and of course, it includes Effortless Entertaining – The Guide... the kind of gift she’ll return to again and again. Order soon to have it in time.

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From our homes to yours

DeeDee and Kristy

Happy (early) Mother’s Day! 🤍

Today’s newsletter, The Gathering Is the Inheritance, is live… a Mother’s Day menu to make hosting feel simple and special, plus a playlist to set the tone.

There is no clean, simple Mother’s Day. It arrives carrying everyone you’ve ever been mothered by, everyone you’ve mothered, and those whose seats are now empty.

So we don’t pretend it’s simple. We set the table because it’s the only thing we know to do with that much love and that much loss in one room.

Still looking for the perfect gift? Subscribe to In Good Company on Substack for it all — menus, music, and inspiration for gathering well. You'll also find our Top Ten Tuesday post which is filled with thoughtful finds… and of course, it includes Effortless Entertaining – The Guide... the kind of gift she’ll return to again and again. Order soon to have it in time.

Link in bio to Subscribe to our Substack, In Good Company!

From our homes to yours 🤍

DeeDee and Kristy

Welcome to In Good Company... your new Thursday ritual!

Our very first issue is here, and we’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby the only way we know how—together.

Kristy’s Mint Julep, her way. 🌿🥃
A fresh take on the Southern classic... simple, thoughtful, and just elevated enough to make it feel special.

This week, we’re setting the table for the first Saturday in May. The race may be quick, but the party is the point… and we’re giving you everything you need to host it well.

Menus, simple tricks, and the kind of tips that make it all feel effortless (yes! even the ice matters).

Pull up a chair! Subscribe to In Good Company . Link in bio. Today’s Kentucky Derby issue is there for you.