Entertaining
Classic Christmas Table Decor
Inspiring magic with classic Christmas table decor and a delicious meal! Where and when does Christmas magic happen — that twinkle of joy that fills your heart with gladness and light? More often than not I think it is in little quiet moments that sneak up on us: It’s a happy little plate stack with…
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 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 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 MoreSetting the Table for Independence Day
Are you ready for some fireworks, BBQ, watermelon, and all the red, white, and blue? I sure am! It also feels like a particularly poignant moment to revisit and reflect on our nation’s founding. While it is our nation’s 249th birthday, marking the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted, it is not the 249th…
Read MoreChina Patterns: The Rare & Valuable
Hello Lovely Peonies. Which china patterns are rare? Which are popular? Which are overdone? And how do I know if a pattern is valuable? My e-mail has been flooded with these kind of questions lately as well as requests for plate identification help (see this post on ID and this post for determining value). I’m…
Read MoreA Blue & White Wedgwood Easter Table
Let’s set an elegant Easter table in blue and white with Wedgwood Queen’s ware, chintz linens, spring florals, and chocolate bunnies! Welcome to my Easter tablescape friends! If you are hunting inspiration for your spring parties and holiday gatherings, you are in the right place! This blue and white tablescape with Wedgwood Queen’s ware, chocolate…
Read More3 Easy Prep Ahead Breakfasts
Get weekday mornings under control with these easy prep ahead breakfasts! Busy mornings call for healthy breakfasts ready fast. As a mom of a busy toddler I’m finding it an absolute necessity to have a few homemade staples at the ready. Here are the recipes for my 3 favorite easy prep ahead breakfasts! Makes 12…
Read MoreA Traditional Christmas Tablescape in Black Watch Plaid
A blue and green traditional Christmas tablescape with Black Watch plaid linens, Spode Christmas tree china, gingerbread cookies, blue opaline coupes, and an evergreen centerpiece. It’s tiiiiimmmmmeeee! Time to think about your Christmas table! What better way to celebrate than with a traditional Christmas tablescape in Black Watch plaid? Blue and green for Christmas decor…
Read MoreMy Formula for a Pretty Autumn Table with Chintz
It’s time to host a fall dinner for friends and family! Press the pretty linens; pull out your favorite seasonal china; and whip up a hearty meal with luscious wine. Set a pretty autumn table with these tips! As soon as I laid eyes on this charming autumnal hued vintage chintz from P. Kaufmann I…
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