Posts by Katherine
Holiday Etiquette & Hospitality + My Plaid Christmas Table
The Southern approach to holiday etiquette and hospitality plus a plaid Christmas table idea perfect for holiday entertaining. Good manners the world over are important even today when it feels like propriety has fallen out of favor and civility is long forgotten. Here in the South, being courteous and well-mannered have a certain sine qua…
Read MoreBoughs & Blossoms: My Green and Gold Christmas Living Room
Poinsettia, juniper, paperwhites, velvet ribbon, and gold accents mingle merrily in my green and gold Christmas living room! Good morning and merry Christmas lovely peonies! Today, I am sharing my green and gold Christmas living room with you. I’ve nicknamed the look boughs and blossoms! Fitting don’t you think? I look forward to decorating for…
Read MoreWinter Neutrals + A Classic Camel Coat
Soft white + gray + camel + leopard print = my favorite winter neutrals! Lately, I have been reaching for neutrals more and more. Winter neutrals are so easy to pull off, and you can mix in playful patterns or bright metallics for added interest. I am loving dove gray and winter white. I have…
Read MoreBlue and White Mantel Decor: Fall to Christmas
Transition your blue and white mantel decor from fall to Christmas in just a few easy steps with pops of a seasonal accent color. Switch the orange for red and decorate for two seasons with little effort! I hope y’all remember my blue and white fall mantel with the DIY monogram sign and my pair…
Read MoreApple Cider Hot Toddy with Pineapple & Bourbon
This apple cider hot toddy is perfect for those cold, blustery days when you need something to cozy up and warm your insides. Made with pineapple, bourbon, and moonshine you are sure to get a toasty feeling! Y’all this is such an easy drink to make. It tastes amazing and will warm you up in…
Read MoreHow to Tie a Multi-Loop Bow
A multi-loop bow is a decorating basic you need to know. Use these pretty bows on everything from presents to wreaths. Master this DIY in time for holiday decorating with this video! This multi-loop bow tutorial teaches you how to tie an easy bow, but it may take a little practice to get it just…
Read MoreA Whimsical-Glam Christmas Table with Hoskins in the Flat
Embrace the unexpected this holiday season with a whimsical-glam Christmas table bedecked with mixed metals, pink and green hues, Arté Italica dinnerware, poinsettia, and fanciful ornaments. Candlelight flickers over a carefully laid table. The air is laden with evergreen and mama’s cooking. A Christmas tree shines merrily in the corner, while presents peak from underneath.…
Read MorePicnic on the Tree Farm – Preppy Holiday Outfit
A vintage ski sweater, green hunters, wool mini, and trench cape make this the perfect preppy holiday outfit for a picnic on the tree farm! This blustery sun filled day just begged for a causal picnic! We threw down a wooly, plaid blanket, laid out some cold cuts, and poured the apple cider for a…
Read MoreOrange Crush – Styling a Merino Wool Poncho
Wrap up in a stylish merino wool poncho for a chic look + my favorite ponchos under $100! *This post contains affiliate links.* While my mother and I were in Blowing Rock, we went on a little shopping excursion to the Tanner Doncaster Outlet. If you are not familiar with Doncaster, you should check their…
Read MoreBeyond Pumpkins – An Elegant Thanksgiving Table + 2 Side Dish Recipes
Set an elegant Thanksgiving table with traditional flair this year adorned with romantic roses, pineapples, cotton, sterling silver, and brocade table linens! Don’t get me wrong! I love pumpkins…love them! But sometimes you want to break out of the tried and true to experiment with something new. For my Thanksgiving tablescape this year, I played…
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