Though we enjoy our gardens all summer long and perhaps, in some cases, all the way into October, September is the ideal time to celebrate and give thanks for the harvest, for it is the month most bursting with the fruits of the vines. The following tablescape is inspired by the magic of the harvest, […]
May Tablescape with a Touch of Victorian Elegance!
April 1, 2018
The flower is the poetry of reproduction. It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life. ~Jean Giraudoux May, oh May! Love and passion most definitely ring through our midst. Flowers bloom everywhere while birds serenade us with their joyful mating songs! This is the time to celebrate love and to honor our passions […]
Vintage Pearls and Hankies: Romantic Spring Dining Table Centerpieces and Décor!
March 15, 2018
Oh how I adore the spring!! Colors are returning. New buds are emerging. Time for all of us to bring forth our new thoughts, ideas, and imaginings, and let them blossom! Hope you love my spring-inspired table centerpieces and decor!
“Let’s Play!” Whimsical Yuletide tablescape featuring MacKenzie Childs!
November 1, 2017
“In busy days, we might lose track of what brings us holiday joy, but our spirit holds the answers. Look for what makes you smile! Notice the small wonders! Embrace what lightens your heart! Choose play when it’s offered! Listen to the whispers of your spirit and respond!” ~ Jeanne McElvaney Late December seasonal celebrations offer […]
Plaid Yuletide Tablescape Featuring Nutcracker Charm!
October 31, 2017
“Brew me a cup for a winter’s night. For the wind howls loud and the furies fight; Spice it with love and stir it with care, And I’ll toast our bright eyes, my sweetheart fair.” ~Minna Thomas Antrim Winter Holidays are such warm and merry affairs! Seasonally, most celebrations fall on or near the winter […]
Variations on a Theme: Late Harvest Raven Tablescape
October 9, 2017
A tablescape reflective of the late harvest season almost feels as though it requires the care, thoughtfulness, and diligence commensurate with the awe inspiring power of this season of deepest reflection. Accordingly, I have put great care into developing a variation on last year’s theme, and I am most pleased to share it with you […]
August Rustic Berry Brunch!!
July 27, 2017
“In August, the large masses of berries, which, when in flower, had attracted many wild bees, gradually assumed their bright velvety crimson hue, and by their weight again bent down and broke their tender limbs.” – Henry David Thoreau In August, the sun is sizzling and the berries are bursting! If your looking to celebrate […]
Bunnies, Chicks, & Eggs: Spring Table Decor Full of Fancy & Fun!
March 10, 2017
Looking for ideas of seasonal table decorations? table decor? table centerpiece ideas? Look no further! “There is another sort of day which needs celebrating in song — the day of days when spring at last holds up her face to be kissed, deliberate and unabashed. On that day no wind blows either in the hills […]
Luminous Icy Crystal Winter Tablescape!
January 5, 2017
“Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius.” ~Pietro Aretino Celebrating winter can be amazingly uplifting. From a seasonal standpoint, this can be a tough time of year for many as it is often quite cold, and the limited sunlight can affect one’s moods. A winter holiday allows families to support one […]
Winter Holiday Table Setting: Playful & Peppermint!
December 3, 2016
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!
