My Winter Skin Care Routine

Arbonne products part of my winter skin care routine laid on Rose Medallion plate with pink background

A winter skin care routine using holistic botanical skin care products that get results and keep skin feeling refreshed and moisturized. The dry hot air of winter heating sure does take its toll on your skin! And harsh windy conditions out-of-doors don’t help either! I’ve recently discovered a new skin care brand that is doing…

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Love & Toile Tablescape for Valentine’s Day

Dresdenia china floral design with roses and tulips set on white plate with rattan charger and pink napkin

Get inspired by my love & toile tablescape to create a romantic setting for your at home dinner this Valentine’s Day! Mix faux florals, candlelight, red toile, pink plaid, and Dresden style china for an elegant table that celebrates all things love! Toile Tablescape with a French Provencal Vibe I wanted this year’s Valentine’s Day…

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Red velvet cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting on red and pink floral paper

Feeling in the mood for a decadent dessert? Make these easy red velvet cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting! If you like red velvet cake, you are going to adore these cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting! It adds just the right amount of fruity sweetness to the tanginess of the cake. And I’m not…

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5 Decorating Solutions For Design Challenges When You Cannot Renovate

Waverly chintz cornice boards and gingham curtains were my decorating solution to large windows

Renovating not an option? Here are 5 decorating solutions to tackle those pesky design challenges that will help you live with the eyesore. When you find yourself staring down a particularly ugly design challenge in a house you are redecorating, what do you do? Sometimes money is short and design decisions seem endless and major…

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Tips for a Delightful Winter Tea

delightful winter tea setup with blue and white teacups, Wedgwood teapot, macrons, chocolate biscuits, and black tea

The clink and shine of silver and china loaded on a pretty tray. The piercing song of the kettle when the water is a bubble. The unfurling of dried leaves when the hot water hits the tea. The heavenly aroma as the steam wafts up out of the spout and splashes in the cup. The…

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8 Cozy Winter Reads

Katherine reading Anne of Green Gables Word Cloud Classics copy

Curl up with one of these cozy winter reads for some adventure, romance, and delight! Here are the 8 Books on my reading list – winter edition. Is there any better way to cozy up in these cold dreary winter months than with a good book and a spot of tea? Nope, didn’t think so!…

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Recipe for a Grandmillennial Christmas Table

Spode Christmas Tree china on silver chargers with pink napkins and chintz tablecloth decorate this grandmillennial Christmas table

Gather round in big ways and small. We’ve got a feast for ALL from the littles to the tall. Christmas is nigh and celebrations afoot — let the halls be decked and delicacies cooked! Longing for memories past is true… for present tribulations are deep and blue. Yet sweet moments of JOY are here to…

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DIY Williamsburg Inspired Magnolia & Citrus Christmas Wreath

Floral and greenery materials for Williamsburg inspired magnolia & citrus Christmas wreath laid out on table

Learn to make a magnolia & citrus Christmas wreath inspired by Colonial Williamsburg in this 7 step tutorial! Feeling inspired by the gorgeous fruit filled, natural wreaths of Williamsburg? Me too! So I whipped up this magnolia and citrus wreath with a big pink and green plaid bow for my front entry, and today I’m…

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A Dreamy Pastel Christmas Table in Jasperware & Jewels

Dreamy pastel Christmas table in Jasperware and jewels with white paper tree centerpiece, Wedgwood vases, pink goblets, green coupes, antique china, and vintage jewelry ornaments

Dress up your Christmas table in Wedgwood Jasperware and vintage jewelry for a fresh take on charming classics that will add a dash of playful sparkle to your holiday celebrations! What if your jewelry box met your dining room table this Christmas? Could dreamy pastels and playful sparkle add new life to old things? Could…

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Rose Medallion 101: Building a Collection

Flat lay image of various Famille Rose porcelains from the Chinese export market, featuring Rose Medallion

A Collector’s guide to understanding and buying Rose Medallion. What makes Rose Medallion so appealing? Is it the darling details? The whimsical flora and fauna? The curious figures strolling about in gardens? Or perhaps the vibrant play of colors? No doubt the appeal is a combination of all of these characteristics, and really it is…

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