Toast, The Blog

A Complete Guide To Our Bowls

Set a tablescape you love with our highly coveted bowl designs. From a formal gathering of family to a casual backyard barbecue with friends, our small, medium, and large everyday serving bowls com...

Fresh Tomato Tart Recipe

This timeless fresh tomato tart recipe is just perfect for leisurely picnics, backyard gatherings, or simply savoring a taste of the season in the comfort of your own home.

How to Host an Hors D’Oeuvres Party

Finger foods, tapas, hors d'oeuvres — whatever you call them, party food appetizers are famously delicious, so much so that we sometimes plan an entire menu full of them. The next time something ca...

Our Guide to Anniversary Gifts with a Twist

We love the tradition behind the time-honored anniversary presents that are {supposed to be} given each year. But who says gift giving has to be played by the rules?

Farmer's Market Field Guide: Summer Edition

One of our favorite summer weekend activities is visiting the local farmer's market. Not only is it a great way to support the local community, but also a fun way to get a little shopping done - es...

From Tabletop to Home Décor: How to Style Blue and White Dishes

When paired together, blue and white make a lovely color combination suitable for any home. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to feature stylish blue dish sets in your living spaces, whether you wa...

1 Year Later: The Bowen Wedding

Hi there! Mary Parker Bowen {formerly ‘Johnson’!} here and I am oh-so-excited to share the story of how my husband Whit and I met, our engagement, and our wedding planning process as we approach ou...

Hot Lemon Artichoke Dip Recipe

Whether you're enjoying it as an appetizer, snack, or side dish, this Hot Lemon Artichoke Dip is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

5 Essential Types of Table Décor Every Host Should Own

The term "table décor" describes any additional decorations or functional items you may add to a table setting. This can be anything from your favorite everyday salt and pepper shaker set to a seas...

Guest-Ready Guide: 5 Spots to Spruce Up Before the Doorbell Rings

Let’s review a few tips to getting the five most frequented rooms guests-ready, starting by keeping them styled to your liking, simple steps to take right before guests arrive, and some fun ideas f...