Entertaining - Maison de Cinq

Basil Vodka Gimlet: Summer in a Glass!

Do you love summer as much as I do? I’m looking forward to the start of some entertaining, and this cocktail is the perfect summer cocktail. This Basil Vodka Gimlet is literally summer-in-a-glass!

Has summer arrived where you are?! ‘Cause it’s certainly arrived here! For the last few days we’ve been in the 90°s, which in June is actually unseasonably warm here. If you’re not familiar with California weather, we have what’s known as ‘June Gloom’ for most of the month. Super cool temps, with gray skies and even misty mornings. read more

Six Tips for Making Cut Hydrangeas Last Longer

Do you love hydrangeas but find it frustrating when they wilt soon after buying them? Learn my six tips for making cut hydrangeas last longer!

As many of you know, I’m a big believer in having fresh flowers in the house weekly, and hydrangeas are one of my all-time favorite flowers! They are a quintessential spring and summer flower and oh-so charming. There’s just something so endearing about those giant round blooms that speaks to me. read more

Garden Inspired Easter Table Setting with Ranunculus

While I know most of us won’t be celebrating Easter in the traditional way this year, there’s no reason we can’t make the day feel special! I think it’s even more important during these unprecedented times to keep our traditions going. They ground us, make us feel more normal, and increase our connectedness. read more

Lemoniest Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Citrus Glaze

This lemon pound cake is truly the lemoniest! Using both lemon juice and zest, and adding a ridiculously delicious glaze really puts it over the top!

While I absolutely love this lemon pound cake, it seems especially appropriate for where we are right now. read more

Sweet and Subtle Spring Table Setting in Blue & White

Even as the world has changed dramatically in just a few weeks, some things remain the same. Our need to connect. To break bread together. So though we may not be able to have the dinner parties or have friends over the way we usually would, we can (and should) still celebrate together! read more

Pretty in Pink Valentine’s Day Table Setting

Every year I like to create a romantic (but easy!) Valentine’s Day table setting. You see, my husband and I never go out on Valentine’s Day. In fact, I would guess that we haven’t actually gone out on that date in about 15 years!

We found that it was always crowded and the service was incredibly slow. So our solution has been to spend a romantic evening at home enjoying a delicious meal and a nice bottle of wine! (Presents aren’t frowned upon either 😉 ) read more