With so many religions and cultures celebrating meaningful moments at this very special time of year, December Solstice is a magical time for a family festivity!
Yuletide Dining Table Décor: Gingerbread & Angels!
November 30, 2016
This stylish table setting is based on the traditional seasonal color palette of red and green. Though this year I got the urge to shake it up a bit… I decided to add multi-colored mini gingerbread houses to each place setting, and also, and perhaps more daringly, a bit of black in the napkins, the […]
Family Bonding in May
March 6, 2016
Spring is truly in the air! Flowers bursting with color and fragrance abound, and understandably attuning to their energy is a celebration of growth, fertility, life, and love. This natural excitement is contagious and provides us an amazing opportunity to share the jubilance of the season with loved ones.
Summer Main Dining Table Décor
May 24, 2015
Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. ~Henry James The warm and whimsical energy of summer almost seems to be celebrating with or without our help, so why not join in!! The possibilities for creating a fanciful and fun table setting for […]
Summer Tablescape Bohemian Style!!
May 23, 2015
“You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint paradise, then in you go.” ~ Nikos Kazantzakis Summer is sunshine!! Therefore creating a celebratory seasonal tablescape for this joyous time of year becomes about interpreting your concept of the beauty of the sun!!
An extension of love: More May Day Family Bonding
April 3, 2015
May Day frequently conjures images of romantic love. Nonetheless, the special love between family members, though a different kind of bond, is also amazing, and spring is the perfect time to celebrate it!
The 5-Minute Spring Challenge:
April 3, 2015
Spring Magic Is Everywhere! It is springtime, and though everyone is crazy busy, even a quick stroll around your home can be an enchanting experience! I grabbed my camera and stepped outside for five minutes – just five!! … and this is what I saw:
Spring Gift Ideas
March 6, 2015
Though celebrations should be about the season and togetherness rather than materialism, a wonderful way to help children enjoy holidays is through the exchange of small, meaningful gifts, especially ones that may help clarify the idea behind the festival for them. One such gift is a book to be read and enjoyed as a family. […]
Summer Blossoms: A Brief Photo Essay of the Season
July 14, 2011
Happy Summer!! Enjoy every moment!!
May Day Festival Sample Menu
May 9, 2011
Last month, I posted a delicious five course sample menu for Spring Equinox, and since May Day is also a spring festival, many of those recipes would work wonderfully well for this holiday too. I chose, however, to shift the focus to a more romantic theme.
