New in Decorating:
Sewing a Pretty Chintz Tablecloth with Bullion Fringe
September 23, 2020Make your own pretty chintz tablecloth with this basic 5 step method to sew a tablecloth with a bullion fringe edging! In no way, am I an expert seamstress! Let me just be clear about that up front. But I do know my way around a sewing machine thanks to… Read more
Fall-spiration
September 19, 2020A new season is beginning! Feel energized by my fall-spiration mood board to decorate and dress for the autumn ahead! I love fall, and I always start thinking about it and how I will decorate my home for the season long before summer is over. This year inspiration didn’t come… Read more
Tips for Styling a China Cabinet
September 3, 2020Arrange the dishes, tableware, silver, and curios in your china cabinet to charming affect with these 7 styling tips! Recently, I updated my china cabinet with a wallpaper backing in this beautiful coral pink paper from Waverly. It really livened up my cabinet and gave it a fun pop of… Read more
Update Your China Cabinet with Wallpaper – Easy Tutorial
August 31, 2020With this DIY learn how to line the inside of a china cabinet with wallpaper for an easy updated look! Take you china cabinet from ordinary to FABULOUS with a colorful wallpaper backing! Literally, the hardest parts will be choosing your pattern and unloading the shelves. We have a stately… Read more
Vintage Vanity Style
August 25, 2020Repurpose a bureau à gradin desk as a bedroom dressing table for an elegant vintage vanity style where you can primp at your leisure and organize your jewelry! The crinkle of a crinoline skirt… The snick of a perfectly pulled taffeta bow… The spritz of feminine perfume… The tinkle of… Read more
Grandmillennial Bedding Under $300
August 19, 2020From pretty chintz quilts to percale sheets to monogrammed pillows, shop for quality grandmillennial bedding at a great price point with Katherine’s edit. There is just something about a freshly made bed with crisp, cool sheets and a pretty quilt that makes you want to crawl right in! Am I… Read more
Home Decor Picks Under $100
New in Entertaining:
A Fall Table with Pastel Hues & Pretty Chintz
September 20, 2020Set a memorable fall table with pastel hues and pretty chintz for an autumn celebration that gathers loved ones near and reminds us all how important the dinner table is to family connection and civility! The dinner table is the center for the teaching and practicing not just of… Read more
My Mama’s Chicken Salad with Grapes & Pecans
August 17, 2020A favorite summer dish perfect for picnics and dining al fresco — chicken salad with grapes and pecans! We all have a favorite dish from our mama’s kitchen….you know that dish that no one can make better than her! It’s one you get a craving for and can never make… Read more
A Romantic Picnic on the Pond
August 15, 2020It’s a fine summer day in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and I’m in the mood for a picnic — a picnic on the pond! Let’s escape the heat and monotonous chores piling up at home and head to the farm. Grab your picnic basket, some yummy fare, and a bottle… Read more
Mojitos Anyone? Put the Lime in the Coconut…
July 17, 2020Let’s stir up the most refreshing summer cocktail for these hot sultry afternoons…coconut mojitos! 🎶🎶 You put the lime in the coconut, you drink ’em bot’up Put the lime in the coconut, you drink ’em bot’ up Put the lime in the coconut, you drink ’em bot’ up… There is… Read more
Carolina BBQ: We Like Pig Butts & We Cannot Lie
July 3, 20207 Tips for smoking delicious Carolina BBQ from our family grill master, including grilling tools, dry rub secrets, and techniques! Around our family circle, my husband Seth is the grill master. He can roast a steak to medium rare perfection, sear a scallop without it sticking, and smoke pork to… Read more
Patriotic Table Decor for July 4th
June 19, 2020Mix antique china with Indian block print and rustic wicker with cheery hydrangeas for festive patriotic table decor this July 4th celebration! The official start to summer is just days away. It’s time to start thinking about Independence Day celebrations and backyard BBQs! The smoky smell of roasting pork… The crackle… Read more
Entertaining Picks Under $100
