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My Patriotic Tablescape
Decorating for the 4th of July calls for a patriotic tablescape that indulges in RED, WHITE, and BLUE!!! To ground my table setting I laid a classic white table linen down and then layered a blue and white runner across. Since the color scheme is so classic, I decided to mix it up with some…
Read MoreWedding Memories: The Reception
Three Years to the Day! Happy Anniversary S.! For our wedding reception, S. and I just wanted to throw a big party where everyone could “eat, drink, and be merry!” as they say. In the end, I think we pulled it off. There was dancing, laughter, reminiscing, precious moments, and frivolity all around. Our guests…
Read MoreSetting the Table for Fall
Hip Hip Hooray! October is here with changing leaves, crisp, cool air, and pumpkins! In honor of my favorite season, I have re-styled my dining room table and blackboard for a more festive feel. Tips and Tricks to Help with Your Fall Tablescaping: Embrace fall colors! Use yellow, green, red, and orange to echo…
Read MoreRecipe: Roasted Beet Salad
I know…BEETS. They are a much under-valued vegetable, and one packed with healthy nutrients. I’ve come to love them in the last couple of years and cannot pass up a good beet salad when it is on the menu! Their sweet, earthy flavor pairs great with cheeses and tangy dressings. Try this! I promise it…
Read MoreWedding Details
Katherine Emma To Seth Wright Medlin Firday, the Twenty-First of June Two Thousand Thirteen Setting: Central United Methodist & The Hotel Concord Concord, North Carolina Season: Spring Style: Southern Classic How We Met S. and I are both from a small, rural community in the mountains of North Carolina — population of roughly 40,000. But…
Read MoreWedding Memories: The Ceremony
S. and I just celebrated our second wedding anniversary this past weekend. We frequently joke that it feels more like 20 years, but I recognize two years is not a huge milestone. With this anniversary, I find myself reflecting more on our wedding and the journey we’ve taken so far. Here is a look back…
Read MoreAn Old Fashioned Recipe Box
There is nothing quite so charming as a handwritten recipe card! One of the new accessories I picked out for my newly renovated kitchen and dining room is a recipe box from Rifle Paper Co. I’ve created a lot of our favorite recipes spur of the moment, using the cooking wisdom I’ve garnered over the…
Read MoreDining Room Reveal
Well…the dining room is finally finished. I love…LOVE…the way it turned out. From the colorful kilim rug to the blue and white fabrics, this room while eclectic harmonizes in a wonderful East meets West juxtaposition. Plus this room has some not so subtle nods to the South with the gingham placemats, cotton boll accent, and…
Read MoreAn Easter Table
Easter is the perfect opportunity to bring spring into my house. I couldn’t resist these luscious pink carnations at the grocery store last week, and so I decided to create my Easter tablescape around them. I’m not usually a fan of carnations (I think overuse in prom corsages ruined these lovely little flowers), but pairing…
Read MoreRecipe: Crisp Fall Salad
This fall salad is addictive. Since having a version of it in August at a restaurant in Asheville, I have made it five or six times. It is a no fuss recipe that you can put together in minutes, and it is loaded with flavor from the sweet apples and tart vinegar to the spicy…
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