Make Valentine’s Day Sparkle with Ruinart Champagne

Nothing says love quite like Champagne. To commemorate Valentine’s Day, I am devoting my entire post to the best of the bubbly stuff. And y’all, when I say Champagne, I mean real Champagne. No Prosecco, Cava or “headache in a bottle” for this girl. It might bubble and fizz like a Champagne, but it’s only a Champagne if it’s from Champagne,…

Read More
lunar new year

How to Throw a Stellar Lunar New Year Party

Are you getting ready for a New Year’s celebration? I know what you’re thinking — your girl here has finally lost it. All that vegan food is affecting her brain! Her hair extensions are clearly too tight! Nope! I’m talking about the LUNAR NEW YEAR! It’s a thing, people. Actually, you have probably heard this referred to as “Chinese New Year”, both…

Read More

How to Design an Elaborate Halloween Tablescape

Flash back to 2013 when I first wrote about this elaborate Halloween tablescape article on my blog with Fort Worth Magazine! I’m bringing it back from the grave for your reading and viewing pleasures! Enjoy, and happy Halloween! Here, in my parents home, an elaborately decorated dining table with seating for 14 guest was whipped up in true Carol Dunaway…

Read More

My CBS News Segment Sharing Memorial Day Entertaining Tips

When CBS reached out to me to appear on TV with my tips on Memorial Day entertaining, of course I said yes immediately — even though I was crazy, pit-forming-in-my-stomach nervous. I started prepping for the interview by thinking back on the years of Memorial Day parties thrown by both sides of my family.

Read More

10 Tips for Total Yard Sale Domination

Who doesn’t love a bargain? I certainly do, which explains why I have so much stuff. Toys. Clothes. Kitchen Gadgets. Whatever it is, I probably own two of it, and everything is now piled so high in my house that it’s making me feel anxious and slightly – OK, seriously – overwhelmed.

Read More
Riedel PS The Letter

11 Tips for creating your next Outdoor Patio Party

Fall into Autumn with my personal favorite tips and tricks for hosting the ultimate outdoor social.

Read More
Christy Smith of SoFortWorthIt headshot

Christy is a wife, mama, community volunteer, and master party planner. She loves Jesus and all things fun and fab in The Fort. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest.

Christy Smith Signature

Let's connect

Get my list of Fort Worth favorites!

Sign up for my newsletter and receive a curated list of Fort Worth's best restaurants, shopping, and more!