You see them everywhere now–at restaurants, bars, sidewalks, parties, weddings–chalkboard signs. Chalkboards are no longer just for the school room! And of course, most of these signs are decorated so beautifully that you would never want to erase them. Check … Continued
I When summer is on the horizon, I begin thinking of patriotic colors and nautical/seaside elements. I just love using red, white and blue all summer with the Memorial Day, July 4 and Labor Day holidays as part of the … Continued
This year you may not be able to attend Memorial Day ceremonies or parades you normally do to show your respect for the American soldiers who gave their lives to protect our freedom. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make … Continued
Texas-born fashion designer Lela Rose has written an inspiring manual, Pret-a-Party: Great Ideas for Good Times and Creative Entertaining, for imaginative and stylish entertaining. Known for her whimsical fashions, Lela Rose is also a popular and passionate hostess. In 2001 … Continued
With the arrival of spring and summer and the coming warm weather, you may have many more opportunities to entertain outdoors. If you are serving meals outdoors, you need to be aware of the rules of spring and summer food … Continued
Spring has finally sprung in all its natural greenery and to accent it all kinds of wonderful pink flowers. I am lucky enough to have a pink camellia bush which allow me to decorate with its blossoms in such pretty … Continued
Graduation is an exciting time for any student who has studied for years in high school, college or graduate school. There are all kinds of expected and anticipated rituals and ceremonies associated with the special times that have been cancelled … Continued
One of the most versatile items to use in all types of entertaining is a very ordinary household item–a basket. A basket can come in many shapes and sizes, made of any different materials. It can be used for a … Continued
Everyone of us has run into the problem of how to remove adhesive stickers from a package or a bottle. Sometimes you can pull the sticker with just your fingers or with a nudge from your fingernails. Sometimes a one-sided … Continued
HaveThis Mother’s Day, when we are under lockdown, we will be celebrating at home. So we are the ones who need to set a pretty table for Mom for her very special meal. Make a plan and surprise her! The … Continued