Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day don’t need to be overproduced to be meaningful. In fact, the most memorable Valentine’s or Galentine’s celebrations often feel effortless — not because they lacked intention, but because the intention was clear from the start. At its core, Valentine’s Day is about connection, and Galentine’s Day is about celebrating friendship. […]

Holidays, Intimate Events

How to Throw a Great Valentine’s or Galentine’s Celebration

Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day don’t need to be overproduced to be meaningful. In fact, the most memorable Valentine’s or Galentine’s celebrations often feel effortless — not because they lacked intention, but because the intention was clear from the start. At its core, Valentine’s Day is about connection, and Galentine’s Day is about celebrating friendship. […]

Holidays, Intimate Events

How to Throw a Great Valentine’s or Galentine’s Celebration

I recently spent a morning on WGN talking all things Thanksgiving—hosting tips, thoughtful touches for your holiday table, and of course, the story behind my family’s restaurant, Gene & Georgetti. Any time I get to talk about hospitality and heritage in the same breath, I’m in my happy place. And if you know me, you […]

Holidays, Press Features

Thanksgiving at Gene & Georgetti: Tradition, Tips, and a Whole Lot of Heart

I recently spent a morning on WGN talking all things Thanksgiving—hosting tips, thoughtful touches for your holiday table, and of course, the story behind my family’s restaurant, Gene & Georgetti. Any time I get to talk about hospitality and heritage in the same breath, I’m in my happy place. And if you know me, you […]

Holidays, Press Features

Thanksgiving at Gene & Georgetti: Tradition, Tips, and a Whole Lot of Heart

As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing I love more than creating a space that feels warm, intentional, and full of gratitude. Thanksgiving is such a beautiful time to slow down, cook with loved ones, and gather around a table that tells a story — one filled with meaning, memory, and a touch of magic. […]

Holidays, Tips

Setting the Scene for Thanksgiving: Elegant Tablescape Inspiration

Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration with gold accents

As the holiday season approaches, there’s nothing I love more than creating a space that feels warm, intentional, and full of gratitude. Thanksgiving is such a beautiful time to slow down, cook with loved ones, and gather around a table that tells a story — one filled with meaning, memory, and a touch of magic. […]

Holidays, Tips

Setting the Scene for Thanksgiving: Elegant Tablescape Inspiration

Thanksgiving tablescape inspiration with gold accents

🍂 A Season for Style, Spirit & Story There’s something alchemical about fall — the crisp air, the shift in light, the invitation for imagination to roam more freely. Halloween has always been one of my favorite celebrations, and this year I’m especially excited to share some Halloween 2025 inspiration. It’s playful yet meaningful — […]

Holidays, Tips

🎃 Treats, Tips & Tricks for a Most Stylish Halloween 2025

Halloween 2025 tablescape with moody florals, a skull and pumpkin by Michelle Durpetti Events.

🍂 A Season for Style, Spirit & Story There’s something alchemical about fall — the crisp air, the shift in light, the invitation for imagination to roam more freely. Halloween has always been one of my favorite celebrations, and this year I’m especially excited to share some Halloween 2025 inspiration. It’s playful yet meaningful — […]

Holidays, Tips

🎃 Treats, Tips & Tricks for a Most Stylish Halloween 2025

Halloween 2025 tablescape with moody florals, a skull and pumpkin by Michelle Durpetti Events.