Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and I love to gather with family and friends and share in the joyous spirit of the season. What better way…
Entertaining
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Of all the red-white-and-blue tablescapes, none are as patriotic, nostalgic and vintage as those tables set with Liberty Blue plates. Liberty Blue ironstone beautifully depicts historical American colonial scenes –…
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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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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 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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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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Kalispera! Welcome to my casual Greek dinner party! Since I can’t travel to Greece, I brought Greece home! I wanted to fill my table with delicious traditional foods from Greece…
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I love the Mediterranean for its warm, vibrant colors, cool waters and sun-kissed appeal. If I close my eyes I can almost feel the sun on my face and smell…
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Valentine’s Day is a special day to let someone special know how much you love them! Honestly, you should tell anyone that’s special just how special they are and how…
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Now that we are headed into the Valentine’s Day countdown, here’s a romantic blush and gold formal tablescape idea. Blush is a very delicate color and it’s very soothing to…
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Today I’m sharing my Valentine’s Day Coffee Table Picnic with you. As you’re planning your Valentine’s Day celebration, there may be a number of reasons why you can’t dine out…
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Ah! Christmas morning. This has to be my favorite breakfast of the year. It’s one I look forward to all year long and I cherish more than any gift. There’s…
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Christmas, my favorite holiday. Have I said that before? The joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is the happiest and most joyful time of…
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Here’s another fun and easy tablescape for four. Cross two table runners and use the ends as a placemat. A few brass candlesticks and tapered candles make this tablescape a…
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Welcome fall! I love simple and uncomplicated tablescapes. This setting pulls in a pumpkin color and natural elements. Add in a little glow for extra sparkle and you’re all set.…
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Halloween is a holiday with a flare for fantasy and make-believe. Everything about it screams of things that scare us and excite us simultaneously. That same spirit and creativity should…
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Decorating a table for any event always makes the event extra special and sets the party spirit! This year our traditional BBQ pool party with family was scratched due to…
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As we spend this Easter under quarantine due to COVID-19, we need to make do what what we have and avoid unnecessary trips to the grocery store. Living in a…
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What to make on game day…hmmm. Not just any game day, thee game day – the Super Bowl! I could have made a full Cuban menu since the host city…