Last year I hosted a casual alfresco Easter lunch and egg hunt and I’m just getting around to writing the post. It was a spectacular day – breezy, cool and…
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This is such an elegant and beautiful tablescape for Easter or Spring. I simply love it. I mean, what is not to love about white bunnies and golden eggs? Spring…
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I’m sharing my fun and festive Peppermint Candy Tablescape! This is such a fun and festive holiday table – it was both easy and and inexpensive to pull together. I…
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Remember Shelby’s blush and bashful wedding in Steel Magnolias? After seeing so many beautiful muted pink Christmas images on Pinterest, I decided to jump in and create my own blush…
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This alfresco Christmas tablescape was so much fun to design. I love all the whimsy and charm Santa brings – after all, he’s a central guest at the table. This…
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I love this tablescape so much! It’s my favorite fall tablescape so far. From the gorgeous Spode plates to the lavender and plum linens, this table is warm and inviting.…
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Looking for a simple and elegant dinner for Friendsgiving or Thanksgiving? This menu is for you. I love turkey, but I know it’s not everyone’s favorite. If you’re looking for…
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When these glass pumpkins showed up at HomeGoods, I went crazy and bought quite a few of them, maybe too many. Around the same time, I also found these beautiful…
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I came across these two images of a wonderful Thanksgiving our family enjoyed in 2004, many years before Instagram. The image quality is poor and the setting is nothing fancy…
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If you’re like me with limited storage space, it’s really not possible to create the gorgeous and elaborate holiday displays we love to see on Pinterest or Instagram. My limited…
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On a random HomeGoods outing, I came across these stunning haunted house plates by Royal Stafford. I love their subtle design that’s welcoming in a spooky and charming way. There’s…
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When planning a Halloween theme, I’m not always looking for a macabre, bloody theme. Sometimes I want something more elegant or subdued. This year, I came across these four Royal…
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This tablescape was inspired by these beautiful 1970s Floral Expressions Hearthside Stoneware “Summertime” plates. These plates were made in Japan, but the year is unclear. I believe my parents purchased…
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I have a healthy blue and white, chinoiserie obsession and this alfresco tablescape makes me smile! It’s so bright and vibrant and plays beautifully against the clear blue sky! It…
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I love how this Mother’s Day brunch turned out! The table was set under the canopy of large seagrape tree nestled in the patio area by the fence, overlooking the…
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An afternoon fiesta followed by a siesta sounds like a perfect afternoon to me! This cinco de mayo celebration is colorful, relaxed and very easy to pull together. Mexican cuisine,…
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Who doesn’t love a good margarita and taco? Cinco de mayo is a great way to take a culinary journey to Mexico and sample a culture rich in history through…
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Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, Jesus’s triumphant entrance in Jerusalem and the Sunday before Easter. It’s a very special day and as with most holidays, families gather…
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Green is one of my favorite colors so it should come as no surprise that I adore this table decor. I love the different shades of green against the natural…
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With Spring officially here, the garden is in bloom and I’m ready for Easter! Are you? I’m excited to share with you this cheerful and vibrant outdoor tablescape filled with…