What can you do in 10 minutes? Actually more than you think. Scenario: You have guests coming over in 30 minutes. You got everything ready, but you want to add a bit of drama and elegance to your room. You have no flowers and no time to buy them. What do you do? I […]
White Cake Plates Decor Steals Ingenuity Challenge
I was asked by Decor Steals to participate in their Ingenuity Challenge this week. It sounded like fun, so I said, “YES!” I knew they were sending me something, but didn’t know what. Then I opened the box, because it was like Christmas. I can’t tell you how excited I was to find these […]
Country French Christmas Table
Christmas is around the corner. There’s no denying it any more. But it’s okay, I think I’m ready this year. With a natural, simple approach, it doesn’t take long to whip a house into shape. Today I’m talking about my country French Christmas table. For this table, I purchased the big mercury Christmas ball ornaments this year. […]
A Fall Table and Thankful at Home tour
It’s the time of year when I like to reflect on the past year, and count my blessings, which are many. The year has had its ups and downs, but I choose to focus on the good and not the bad. I think we are much happier at the end of the day, if we […]
Outdoor Dining in Country French Style
I’m joining 4 other bloggers today for my monthly country French event, and today’s topic is outdoor dining. When I think of dining in French style, I’m reminded of a trip to Provence, where we often enjoyed leisurely meals out of doors. And when we went to Italy just a few short weeks ago, […]
Tea Time at Cedar Hill
I admit, I go a little overboard when it comes to tea. I love black tea, green tea, white and red tea, herbal tea, and even chai tea. I love teacups, teapots, pretty little plates, and antique silver spoons. I have hot tea every morning. I still remember when I got a fancy invitation […]
Spring Tablescape
I know most people seem to entertain around Christmas, but my very favorite time to give a party is the spring-time. I feel a lot of pressure to have the house all done up for the holidays in December, but the spring seems like a low-pressure time to have friends over. A few vintage dishes, […]
3 Dining Alfresco Ideas
When the weather is warm, we love to take our meals outdoors on the back porch. With the breeze, the fresh air, and the expansive vistas, it’s the place to be. While it may still be chilly where you are, I thought it would be fun to look at some ideas for outdoor dining. Here […]
