So many people are celebrating special occasions at home these days because of the pandemic. If you plan a celebration at home for Valentine’s Day or just want to make your home feel festive, here are a few tips. Just because you are at home, doesn’t mean you have to give up on celebrating. Flowers […]
Lavender Spring Decorating
3 years ago, I announced my color of the year was lavender HERE. And now 3 years later, it’s still my color. In fact, it was my favorite color when I was a kid, so really it was just a matter of time, until I came back to it. It’s my inspiration color for my […]
Silver and Green French Christmas
I’ve shown so many Christmas tables on my blog over the years, and yet I almost never show a table with my Spode Christmas dishes. These are the dishes we typically use on Christmas day, so today I’m showing you the Spode Christmas dishes on our table the way it will look on Christmas day. […]
Entertaining and Petit Fours
I do love a party and any excuse to bring out my dishes. Did I mention I also love tea? So this look is something I adore. Welcome to our Spring styled and set tour. I know some of you are coming from French Country Cottage. Today I thought it would be a great day […]
My Favorite Daily Routine
My daily routine includes something that always makes my day better. I have my breakfast tea in the morning, but that’s not the important part. I like to set it up like I’m in a 5 star hotel. I set out a linen napkin, a beautiful teacup, and a silver spoon. No I don’t have […]
Gorgeous Linen and Appliance Woes
Recently, I mentioned that our refrigerator just went out, followed a few days later by my freezer, CLICK HERE, and now (wait for it) our washer is out of commission. (Face palm) I walked upstairs to find water all over the floor of the laundry room. It’s another pretty old appliance, and so instead of […]
Christmas Table in Red
I’ve got 5 easy tips for your holiday entertaining today. I know you’re busy, but you want a gorgeous table for the holidays. And I know that Christmas time is special to you. So what can you do that looks fabulous without taking forever to pull together? I’ve got some tips to share with you, […]
Fall Table with French Accents
Today I used all vintage and mostly French items for my Fall table. I used soft pastel Haviland Limoges dishes rather than brown plates. If you use white pumpkins and lavender flowers, I think this look can work for the fall. I love bringing something unexpected to my decor and table. In times past, families […]
