Effortless Entertaining

Effortless Entertaining Open you home, open your heart, and give the gift of hospitality. Effortless Entertaining is a practical guide to gracious entertaining.

Through 400 pages, DeeDee Dalrymple welcomes you into her home and teaches you the gift of hospitality. Through practical strategies, step-by-step instructions, recipes, inspiration and personal narrative, DeeDee inspires both the seasoned host as well as the more reluctant entertainer. Learn to entertain effortlessly through my events, online courses, and book.

Generations … remembering with so much gratitude. ❤️
05/11/2026

Generations … remembering with so much gratitude. ❤️

04/30/2026

Happy (early) Mother’s Day!

Today’s newsletter, The Gathering Is the Inheritance, is live… a Mother’s Day menu to make hosting feel simple and special, plus a playlist to set the tone.

There is no clean, simple Mother’s Day. It arrives carrying everyone you’ve ever been mothered by, everyone you’ve mothered, and those whose seats are now empty.

So we don’t pretend it’s simple. We set the table because it’s the only thing we know to do with that much love and that much loss in one room.

Still looking for the perfect gift? Subscribe to In Good Company on Substack for it all — menus, music, and inspiration for gathering well. You'll also find our Top Ten Tuesday post which is filled with thoughtful finds… and of course, it includes Effortless Entertaining – The Guide... the kind of gift she’ll return to again and again. Order soon to have it in time.

Link in bio to Subscribe to our Substack, In Good Company!

From our homes to yours

DeeDee and Kristy

04/30/2026

Happy (early) Mother’s Day! 🤍

Today’s newsletter, The Gathering Is the Inheritance, is live… a Mother’s Day menu to make hosting feel simple and special, plus a playlist to set the tone.

There is no clean, simple Mother’s Day. It arrives carrying everyone you’ve ever been mothered by, everyone you’ve mothered, and those whose seats are now empty.

So we don’t pretend it’s simple. We set the table because it’s the only thing we know to do with that much love and that much loss in one room.

Still looking for the perfect gift? Subscribe to In Good Company on Substack for it all — menus, music, and inspiration for gathering well. You'll also find our Top Ten Tuesday post which is filled with thoughtful finds… and of course, it includes Effortless Entertaining – The Guide... the kind of gift she’ll return to again and again. Order soon to have it in time.

Link in bio to Subscribe to our Substack, In Good Company!

From our homes to yours 🤍

DeeDee and Kristy

Leonid and Friends with
04/27/2026

Leonid and Friends with

What a fun night with and 🎶 Loved the music, the conversations and photos after, and of course … you know they had to ...
04/27/2026

What a fun night with and 🎶

Loved the music, the conversations and photos after, and of course … you know they had to drag me on stage! 😉

Sunday Sabbath … May God bless us to lead with humility, respect, and kindness.
04/26/2026

Sunday Sabbath … May God bless us to lead with humility, respect, and kindness.

04/23/2026

Welcome to In Good Company... your new Thursday ritual!

Our very first issue is here, and we’re celebrating the Kentucky Derby the only way we know how—together.

Kristy’s Mint Julep, her way. 🌿🥃
A fresh take on the Southern classic... simple, thoughtful, and just elevated enough to make it feel special.

This week, we’re setting the table for the first Saturday in May. The race may be quick, but the party is the point… and we’re giving you everything you need to host it well.

Menus, simple tricks, and the kind of tips that make it all feel effortless (yes! even the ice matters).

Pull up a chair! Subscribe to In Good Company . Link in bio. Today’s Kentucky Derby issue is there for you.

04/21/2026

I have someone I'm excited for you to meet… 🤍
Today, I’m so excited to introduce my friend, Kristy McCormally of Truitt House Living

From the very beginning, we’ve shared the same heart... that gathering people into our homes is one of the most meaningful things we can do. We may come from different seasons, but we believe the same thing: an open door is an act of love.

So today, we’re stepping into something new together… In Good Company. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be sharing more, and I can’t wait for you to be part of it.

Take a moment to watch our video and meet Kristy 🤍

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