The age-old saying is one of our favorites: Always ring a doorbell with your elbow. And during the holidays, it’s more important than ever to show up at get-togethers with arms full of good stuff to serve and share.

La Brea Bakery is a group of people who are passionate—some would say, obsessed—with creating exceptional artisan breads. It‘s why we find carefully sourced, top-quality ingredients, used according to recipes and processes that have been perfected over generations.

On a crisp fall weekend, Eva of Adventures in Cooking gathered fellow food bloggers together to soak up autumn glory, swap ideas, and explore all the ways artisan bread—and their delicious details—can be a part of a lavish gathering of kindred souls. 

The Modern Proper team consists of two friends, their five children, and one great Pacific Northwest. Natalie and Holly share a love for food, hosting, creating and gathering people.