As I said earlier, I’m playing the tourist right now in Europe. Thankfully, I have some wonderful and equally talented blog friends who are here to share some things with you. My first friend is one of my favorite people! She’s gorgeous (read: I’m the ugly friend in this relationship) and extremely funny. And let’s not forget the girl knows her way with decorating! Take it away, Courtney! 
2 cups baby arugula
1 celery stalk, cut into thirds
1 small carrot, cut into thirds
4 scallions, cut into thirds
1 small clove garlic
1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill {or basil or tarragon}
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 oz cream cheese
2 cups vegetable chips, finely crushed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Raw vegetables for serving
What to Do:
Combine the arugula, celery, carrot, scallions, garlic and dill in a food processor and pulse until very finely chopped.
Add sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese. Pulse to combine. Add the crushed chips and pulse a few more times until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and chill 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. Serve with fresh veggies.
I think a healthy does of color goes a long way when entertaining in the summer months. Let a signature drink or dessert add a splash of color. Even your table decor can get kicked up a notch. Embrace the sun and all of the fun colors this time of year. I love to decorate with fresh fruit or use it for a fun dessert.
Here is a simple sorbet dessert served up in a hallowed out lemon. Really easy to do but makes a fun and fresh impression
I also love to combine colorful patterns when entertaining. It creates a really fun table and doesn’t take much effort to pull out your various patterned linens and combine them on the table.
To see more entertaining ideas you can head over to A Thoughtful Place and click on the “entertaining” tab under my header. Wishing you all a really fun filled summer with friends and family. It’s always nice to simmer down a bit and really savor the warm months and longer nights. And thank you to Chris for letting me hang out here today! SO much fun.
Well, hello. Ahem. Allow myself to introduce..my..self. My name is Chris! And I’m a blogger! I got into blogging after spending months reading all the inspiration that is found in blogland. I thought to myself, “Self, I can do this. I might have something to offer too!” And so it began...
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Lovely and some great ideas there. And thank you for a new blog to subscribe to 🙂
I all of a sudden want to eat my veggies!! Love all of Courtney’s ideas and tips…she’s the queen of entertaining!