THE SIDEBOARD

Last week we got your plans in order, now it’s time to shake (or stir) things up. Week 2 is all about the fun stuff:...

The -ber months are here, which means two things: back-to-school chaos and the official kickoff of hosting season. Don’t panic. Whether you’re setting out chips...

There’s something regal yet relaxed about a goblet - it’s the kind of glass that turns every drink into a little celebration. In summer, it’s...

Some glasses just know how to party year-round, and our Margarita and Highball are two of them. The Margarita glass - wide, joyful, and made...

When it comes to great cocktails (or mocktails), the drink is only part of the story - the right glass turns every pour into a...

As summer winds down but the days are still warm, we’re savoring the wines that keep things light and refreshing. Crisp whites like Whitehaven and...

Let’s be honest: arranging flowers sounds romantic until you’re elbow-deep in stems, your “wild and organic” bouquet looks like a sad grocery store clearance bin,...

The best part about our new Verano Pitcher? You never have to abandon a great story mid-punchline to go “freshen someone’s drink.” You’ve already prepped...

Life can feel like a constant juggling act—work, family, commitments, and still making time for those moments that matter. You want to savor the small...

(Because even superwomen need a trick up their sleeve.) The dinner party that snuck onto your calendar (wait, was that this Friday?). The neighbor who...

The Glassware That Does the Heavy Lifting This Summer (So You Don’t Have To) You don’t need a perfectly plated cheese board or a seven-step...

Welcome to The Cutting Garden, our new monthly series celebrating the beauty - and quirks - of seasonal blooms. Whether you’re arranging wild stems for your...

Caroline Reehl Boykin is a fine artist based in Raleigh, North Carolina who is inspired by the spirit of everyday life. Elements of nature, architecture,...

We are channeling easy and relaxed entertaining this summer. And our newest additions—handcrafted glass bowls from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico—offer both beauty and utility...

When someone opens their home to you—whether for a breezy al fresco dinner or an indulgent week at their lakefront retreat—it’s more than a kind...

Heather Davey Fusco is a writer & tastemaker based in Nashville, Tennessee. She originally founded Priss & Vinegar in 2011 as a humble, Web 1.0 lifestyle blog,...

There’s nothing quite like a sparkling bud vase on a windowsill or a striking lettuce leaf vase filled with seasonal stems to elevate a room....

Introducing Ship & Share: Batch Your Gifting for Grads & Newlyweds with Ease Graduation caps are flying, wedding bells are chiming, and your calendar is...

Some of the best family traditions start by accident. Maybe one night you grab takeout pizza and sit by the neighborhood pool to mark the...

The Kentucky Derby may be “the fastest two minutes in sports,” but your celebration should last all evening. Whether you’re cheering from Churchill Downs or...

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what could be more thoughtful than gifting mom (and yourself!) a beautiful artisan vase and a bundle of...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of arranging flowers, we have good news: it doesn’t have to be complicated. At Half Past Seven, we...

Aleah Valley is the co-founder of Valley & Company Events, an event design and production studio she founded with her husband Nick in 2003. They...

  Tim Conlin, a Dallas based fashion designer, and his wife built their home during the height of the pandemic. “We had a few things on...

Mary Shaffer Sealey is the Director of Brand for Weezie, a design-forward luxury bath company. In this role, she oversees all things brand-related, from influencer...

Margaret Gallagher is the newest addition to the Half Past Seven family as our director of marketing & sales. Graduating from the University of Virginia (Go Hoos!)...

Growing up, Lauren easily made friends in classes and clubs, but found adult friendships more challenging. Realizing this was a common struggle—whether starting a new job,...