Entertaining

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…