Who we are

My name is Ainslee, and I got married to my husband, Thomas in 2024 when I was 21 years old. Before we even got married, we we knew we wanted our home to be open — a place where people felt comfortable inviting themselves in, staying awhile, and leaving feeling seen and loved.

I’ve always loved making things beautiful, so naturally I couldn’t wait to use our home for dinner parties, birthdays, and honestly, any excuse to gather.

But once we were married and actually began hosting, I ran into something unexpected. So much of the inspiration online seemed to require a house when I had an apartment, a large budget when I had very little, and unlimited time when I had a job and a new marriage to steward.

So instead of waiting, I started using what I had. I pieced together what was available, created what I couldn’t find, and learned how to manage my time in a way that allowed me to host without becoming a stressed-out, overwhelmed hostess.

And here’s what I discovered:

It is more than possible to create beautifully crafted spaces that are both intentional and invitational — even in seasons that don’t allow for expansive planning or expensive purchases.

In short, anyone can cultivate meaningful spaces in any season of life.

As a Christian, I believe this vision is not new. Jesus modeled it, and we see it reflected in Scripture:

“They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.”

Acts 2:46-47

Opening our homes is not about performance. It’s about presence. It’s about loving people well.

The Sunday Table exists to encourage and equip you to do exactly that — to refuse to feel limited by your stage of life or your square footage, and to not rob those around you of the joy that comes with an invitation and the care that comes with intention.

To redeem hosting for what it truly is: loving others.