We know by now that I'm very much averse to red, white, and blue everything on the 4th. 30-something years of star-spangled birthdays have made me lean towards a more toned-down color combo for my celebrations each year. Whether there's a gorgeous blue and white tablescape or an all-red flower ...
Talk Derby to Me!
For at least 5 years, I've wanted to host a Derby party. I'm not the kind of gal that would want to go all red roses, horseheads, and turf on the table (though a turf table sounds like an awesome idea...), but I've always had visions in my head of girlfriends in wild hats, honey-drizzled fried ...
The Easter Table
There's no flower I love to see in bloom more than ranunculus. The delicate petals seem to go on forever into it's center, and the way their stems go all wild after a day or two in a glass of water is just amazing to me. These delicate little flowers have so much personality. When combined with ...
On the Eve
Dear readers,
I wish you nothing more on this chilly December evening than the comforts of home... I hope you feel the warmth of a fire, have the giggles that erupt after too many drinks tonight with family and friends, and wake up tomorrow with full hearts, full minds, and full ...
The Christmas Table
I've gone mad for buffalo check around the holidays, I know... I'm so thankful, though, that the black and white of such a pattern can make an appearance in so many ways and not seem overwhelming. On the table this year, Pottery Barn's buffalo check napkins provide the only real fluff on our ...
Deck the Halls
Oh friends... I've eaten so much turkey the last couple of weeks its ridiculous. I've almost finished my Goodreads reading challenge for the year. It's getting cold. I've started craving whiskey sours and Bourbon balls. Vince Guaraldi is playing pretty much constantly. It only means one thing: ...
Tucked In: Black Friday Shopping
Do you smell it, friends? No... Not the lingering aroma of the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Not the smell of the fire burning in the fireplace of your grandma's house. Not the leftover pumpkin pie you ate for breakfast. That crispness. That first, beautiful scent of the holiday season. It's ...
Thanksgiving- A Pheasant-Filled Table
My sweet readers, a beautiful Thanksgiving week is wished to you! Easily my favorite holiday- one centered around sharing a meal and sharing ideas- I've always found that Thanksgiving can get lost in the shuffle. Halloween decorations are always out with school supplies- spider webs and skeletons ...
4th of July Tablescape
My favorite time of year is a very happy toss-up between the week of Derby and every day that falls between Thanksgiving and our annual holiday trip to Chicago to see the Christmas lights. Falling just behind, though, is the moment I get to set my table for my birthday, for the 4th of July.
This ...
