In this post: For elegant inexpensive Thanksgiving table decorations, look no further than gourd crafts. This DIY centerpiece brings personality to a unique holiday table. Each year, I love to approach my holiday table settings from a new perspective. If I did all oranges last year, you can be sure this… View Post
Spring Themed Party: One Secret Element for a Unique Table
In this post: One way to ensure your dinner party looks unique is to use items not meant for the table. This spring themed party borrows a little secret from my closet. I have a bit of a history of using very impractical things in my table settings. It’s not… View Post
Summering St. Tropez
I can hardly think of a coastal village more magical than St. Tropez. After years of reading about her reputation as a bastion for the well heeled and fashion conscious, I very much expected a tourist trap brimming with overpriced banal shops and over-dressed self important visitors. To my delight,… View Post
Simple Tuscan Tablescape Ideas for an Italian Themed Party
In this post: A great way to add color to a table is to decorate with food. These simple Tuscan tablescape ideas are perfect for an Italian themed party. The inspiration for this setting came from two places. First, was our upcoming trip to Tuscany to visit our daughter who’s studying… View Post
Potted Pienza
One of the loveliest towns in the Val d’Orcia, tucked into the Tuscan countryside, is Pienza. A hilltop town reached via a gorgeous drive through the gently rolling hills south of Siena, the thing that struck me most about the village was the abundance of sweet potted plants placed lovingly… View Post
Patriotic Decorations: Elegant Fourth of July Table Decor Ideas
In this post: Patriotic decorations for July 4th can be kitschy. If you prefer elegant Fourth of July table decor, here are some ideas to honor the holiday in style. While everyone enjoys a great party or barbecue for the Fourth of July, the festivities often start later in the day. Since… View Post
Mougins au Matin
Last summer, during a trip to the South of France, we had the pleasure of visiting the delightful village of Mougins, a small hilltop town fifteen minutes from Cannes, and a world away from the hustle and bustle of La Croisette. The entrance to the town was so tight, that our… View Post
Father’s Day Decorations: A Citrus Summer Tablescape
In this post: For a celebration that’s both festive and sentimental, consider Father’s Day decorations utilizing citrus imagery and vintage photographs. If there’s one thing that says summer to me, it’s citrus fruits. And grilling. And time with family. So when it comes to Father’s Day decorations I love to combine… View Post
DIY Flower Arrangements and Design: The Accidental Florist
In this post: Ideas and inspiration for designing and creating your own DIY flower arrangements for a professionally styled party or event. Have you even been thrown into a creative endeavor in a sort of trial by fire? It can be quite enlightening… I’ve dabbled with arranging my own flowers for years,… View Post
Venice Peach ~ An April Journey
A recent trip to Venice revealed a magical city that was a delightful surprise. I had heard mixed reviews of the renowned city and expected a crowded, overrated place that was dirty and foul-smelling. Instead what I found, to my utter pleasure, was a beautiful enclave brimming with artful color and… View Post
Crystal and Teacups: How to Personalize Your Vintage Chandelier
In this post: If you love vintage decor and like to express your unique point of view, here are ideas for personalizing a vintage chandelier. Have you got one piece in your home that always stimulates conversation? The one object I am most often asked about when entertaining or displaying… View Post
Mother’s Day Decoration Ideas: Mixing Vintage China Patterns
In this post: If you’re looking for Mother’s Day decoration ideas, this brunch table setting mixes vintage china patterns with jewels for feminine style. I don’t wear a whole lot of jewelry and I almost never wear pink. But my tables, on the other hand? They love to wear both!… View Post
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