Posts by Katherine
A Grand Botanical Christmas Garland Idea + Video Tutorial
Explore my Christmas mantel decorations for the Grand Botanical look and learn step by step how I crafted this Christmas garland DIY with video tutorials. Well friends…my mantel garland sort of grew arms and legs and took on a life of her own this year. I ended up selling the first Grand Botanical garland I…
Read MoreMy Grand Botanical Christmas Tree
Embrace the joy of a botanical themed Christmas tree with pink and green gingham ribbon, magnolia, orange pomanders, red berries, sugar pine cones, Danbury Mint ornaments, and glittery fern. Don’t miss the two video tutorials for adding sugar pine cones to your tree and tying a ribbon tuft! Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree How…
Read MoreA Vintage Inspired Fall Fondue Party
This fall set the table with a plaid throw, classic Swissmar fondue pot, and a tumble of pumpkins and gourds for a cozy dinner party with savory foods! Fondue menu and tips included below! *This post includes affiliate links.* That delightfully crisp autumn air has rolled in. The leaves are glowing. And cozy evenings at…
Read MoreFirst Look – Christmas Decor 2025
The 2025 Christmas garland kits are here + I’m sharing a look at my Christmas theme for the living room and all the decor I’m loving to create it! I cannot believe that we are in the middle of October already and it is time to share what I’ve been dreaming and scheming for my…
Read MoreA Bountiful Fruit & Chintz Thanksgiving Tablescape
Bring ease and elegance to your holiday tables: the same china pattern and the same tablecloth styled Thanksgiving to Christmas with a bountiful fruit and chintz theme! For my recent design tent at the Clinch River Antiques Festival (see it here) I set the table for Thanksgiving in an elegant style using fruit and flowers…
Read MoreMy Design Tent for The Clinch River Antiques Festival
A look at my design tent for the Clinch River Antiques Festival and 5 tips for decorating a dining room with Grandmillennial style! Y’all, I’ve got to say I’m pretty proud of myself! I designed and sourced an entire room in about 6 weeks; set it up under a 15′ x 15′ party tent in…
Read MoreOur Antiquing Roadtrip North on I81
Loading up your 76 year old mother and 19 month old toddler in an SUV and a trailer to hit the interstate antiquing sounds cuckoo, no? 9 tote boxes… 5 pieces of luggage… 4 rolls of bubble wrap… 2 ice chests… and 1 stroller later we made it through: 19+ hours of driving… 14 antique…
Read MoreMushrooms & Oak Leaves: A Fall Mantel Garland
Explore my autumn mantel decorated with golden oak leaves, bittersweet, glittered fern, velvet mushrooms, and one regal pheasant for a stunning fall mantel garland. Come trip along the oak leaves, Gathering glittering fern, And spring from cap to cap, Where field meets forest and the pheasants roam into the verge. Oh…me and my mushroom mantel…
Read MoreMy Hello Fall Dinner Table
Set your dinner table for fall with warm tones, glowing copper, vintage china, and whimsical decor. Don’t miss the fall menu at the end! I’ve been thinking about this tablescape as my “so long summer, hello fall” table, and around here September has been a lovely blend of both: waning temperatures, warm light, cool breezes,…
Read MoreThe Fall Staples I’m Adding to My Wardrobe
The fashion styles and brands I’m loving for fall! *Post contains affiliate links and gifted product.* There is just something necessary about buying new clothes in the fall. Every year growing up at the end of August or first of September my dad or aunt would take me back to school shopping, and it was…
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