SEVEN Place Settings to Transform Your Holiday Table

SEVEN Place Settings to Transform Your Holiday Table

Yes, the recipes of your upcoming holiday gatherings are a definite priority—but don't overlook the place settings! Whether a simple garnish, a napkin fold or a darling place card, the following Caramelized DIYs guarantee a strong first impression and capture an ambiance of detail and distinction.

Nashville Must-Tastes + Must-Dos

Nashville Must-Tastes + Must-Dos

Music City is experiencing rapid growth and development in categories beyond the town’s homegrown country music—its booming food and lifestyle scene is hosting imports from Brooklyn to New Orleans, mixing and matching raw Southern roots with contemporary and refined finesse. The Southern empire is making waves—ride along the three-hour drive from Memphis and take advantage of the capital city’s trends and classics.

Mimi's Cinnamon Raisin Challah Bread

Mimi's Cinnamon Raisin Challah Bread

Challah bread is the coveted tradition of my Jewish upbringing; it's the sweet and unifying symbol of our Shabbas meal together every Friday evening, whether spent with family or friends or during Jewish Summer Camp meals where I met my husband. It's also the greatest french toast foundation out there.

Braised Red Wine Short Ribs over Cannellini Beans

Braised Red Wine Short Ribs over Cannellini Beans

Not only is this the easiest cozy meal ever, but your house smells exceptionally amazing all day long. You'll walk in from work and automatically feel like you’ve entered Sunday supper at your Italian grandmother's. It's pretty phenomenal.