02/15/2025
I want to share a little story with you, because I know you’ve been there too.
It should come as no surprise that I love hosting. Gathering people around my table has always been part of who I am. It started at my grandparents' kitchen table—where we shared meals, played games, and created memories that shaped me.
Over the years, I’ve hosted Bible study luncheons, packed my tiny NYC dining room with friends for brunch, and even squeezed 20 people into my one-bedroom Austin apartment for Thanksgiving, complete with china place settings. Feeding people is my love language.
But then, life got busy. And without even realizing it, I stopped hosting.
The meaningful time with friends started slipping away. The laughter, the deep conversations, the slow evenings when time just stopped—all of it faded. And I missed it.
This year, I decided to change that. I invited friends over for a dinner party. We started with cocktails and appetizers, shared a family-style meal, and lingered over wine, small desserts, and conversation cards well into the night. And just like that, my cup was full again.
💡 This is why I started Southern with a French Twist—to help bring people together around the table, even in the busiest of seasons. Because these moments of connection are too important to let slip away.
So here’s your nudge:
✨ Make the time. Set the table. Gather your people. ✨
And if you need a hand making it happen—so you can actually enjoy your own dinner party without all the work—we’re here for you.
