New in Decorating:
How to Turn Trinket Dishes into Ornaments
November 23, 2020Try my simple 3 step process to turn vintage trinket dishes into ornaments for Christmas like I did with my collection of Wedgwood Jasperware. You can take beautiful vintage trinket dishes, butter pats, ashtrays, or small plates and turn them into Christmas ornaments in a snap with my easy method,… Read more
Christmas Decor – Amazon & Etsy Finds
November 21, 2020Looking for some fabulous and festive Christmas decor? Trying to mind your pocket book? I curated this merry list of holiday decorations for you lovely! All the finds are from Amazon or Etsy, and almost everything is under $100 or less! There is no doubt 2020 has been a doozy… Read more
A Joyful Nativity Scene Decoration
November 20, 2020Create a joyful Nativity scene decoration amongst the tinsel and lights as a vivid reminder of the meaning of Christmas. Fill your tableau with meaning and love to inspire you throughout the holiday season and share God’s gift! Do you remember as a small child standing in awe of your… Read more
2 Ideas for Chinoiserie Christmas Decorations
November 17, 2020Are you a themed Christmas decorations person? Me? Totally! I love the creative challenge and the focus it gives to my decorating exuberance. 😉 If you are searching for a theme or thinking about adopting one for this year’s decorating, let me suggest Chinoiserie! It is a decorating style filled with… Read more
A 3 Minute Autumn Wreath
October 17, 2020Short on time and in need of a pretty autumn wreath for your front door? Follow these easy steps to make a charming wreath in under 3 minutes! No glue and no special skills needed! To make my 3 minute autumn wreath you will need: A small grapevine wreath form… Read more
A Witchy Front Door for Halloween
October 15, 2020Decorate for Halloween this year with a witchy front door using heirloom pumpkins, mums, enchanted ferns, and a witches hat and broom. Add some glowing candlelight and sinister crows for spooky effect. There are somethings I know for certain: always throw spilt salt over your left shoulder, keep rosemary by… Read more
Home Decor Picks Under $100
New in Entertaining:
Your Guide to Hosting an Intimate & Chic Thanksgiving
November 8, 2020Tips and tricks to host an intimate and chic Thanksgiving that will hearten your family with warmth, charm, and good food. Think back to your favorite Thanksgiving gathering from years past. What do you remember most? For me it is a feeling of comfort… The rumble of teasing laughter… Hands… Read more
A Swan Centerpiece for Thanksgiving
November 7, 2020Let a graceful, grateful swan centerpiece decorate your Thanksgiving table this year for a unique centerpiece idea! Plus take a tour of 7 additional Thanksgiving tables! Sabrina the swan floats gracefully as the star of my Thanksgiving table this year. Yes, I named my ceramic swan planter! 😂😉 After seeing… Read more
Autumn Floral Centerpiece Video Tutorial
September 30, 2020Watch this video tutorial to learn how to create an autumn floral centerpiece using a vintage silver bowl, hydrangea, eucalyptus, tulips, roses, and mums. Flower arranging is hard! There is picking the right floral combinations…finding a vase…manipulating the flowers in the right position…and of course prolonging the life of the… Read more
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
Entertaining Picks Under $100
