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 […]
Archives for November 2016
Yule Plaid Jingle Bell Chair Treatments!
November 29, 2016
I love chair treatments. Because they are relatively simple to craft, they provide a fantastic opportunity to personalize yet another aspect of the chosen decor. For this particular holiday, I decided to integrate plaid, bells, and grosgrain bows into evergreen sprays to create traditional yet delightfully playful festive accents.
Seasonally Inspired 5 Course Yule Menu!
November 28, 2016
Winter Solstice is the day with the least amount of sunlight. It is a day we huddle close to friends and family and rely on hearth, home, laughter, and good company to provide light and cheer. It is with these inspirations in mind that I have created a delicious celebratory menu with selections designed to […]
More Joys of Gingerbread: Mini Gingerbread Houses!
November 27, 2016
“The Sugarplum Fairy herself could have made no grander gesture.”~Shana Alexander …More for the love of gingerbread! A month or so ago I had a vision regarding my holiday table… tiny, decorated, edible gingerbread houses elevated on Victorian cupcake pedestals adorning each place setting. This was a challenging endeavor, but I was so pleased with […]
Yule Napkins… Why not make them?!
November 26, 2016
Perhaps it is because their cost need not break the bank. Perhaps it is because their fabric is exactly the pattern and texture of your choosing. Perhaps it is because none are identical. Then again, perhaps it is simply because of all the love that goes into creating them. Whatever the reason, handcrafted napkins are […]
Yule Personalized Wine Charms
November 25, 2016
I love personalized wine charms! They stand out to me as a highly decorative and functional accent. They look stunning, and guests are often flattered to see their initials lovingly incorporated into a well thought-out table setting. In addition, the labels are truly useful in a multi-course meal served with wine pairings as the small, […]
