After the hub-bub of the holidays, it is calming to put away the decorations and settle down to enjoy the winter. This is a grand time to relax with your family or friends for a warm dinner party gathering. Check … Continued
If you have received the assignment of decorating for a Martin Luther King Day meal–be it a breakfast, a luncheon or a dinner for your church or community group, you probably have a small budget and short timeline. Check out … Continued
Every year I am on the lookout for new holiday themes and ways to decorate.my holiday tables. I like to set my tables using my longtime favorites–my red and white checked bordered Santa plates that my sons loved, the ivy … Continued
This cheery red and white checked Christmas table was inspired by the red and white checked cotton tablecloth–the very first one I made for my kitchen table. I found the fabric at a local fabric store right after I moved … Continued
Having friends over for dinner is a marvelous way to celebrate the warm of the holidays. Here is a fall dinner party table that may give you some ideas you can use in your own home. It is a … Continued
When helping a young couple set a special holiday table when her parents were visiting, we created this inexpensive decor for a Thanksgiving seasonal tablesetting. We were all pleased with our efforts, and I know her parents were impressed.A week … Continued
Fall colors are always so appealing to the senses when the seasons change. The earthy tones of brown, green and orange are just so homey. Check out this fall flowers tablesetting for some ideas that you might be able to … Continued
I have always enjoyed having a seasonal centerpiece on my kitchen table before each major holiday throughout the year. It’s a cheery sight for me each time I enter the kitchen. This black & white checked Halloween table is one … Continued
ViriiIt’s that time of year–tailgate time! College football fans are preparing for a season of great games and terrific tailgates with their friends. In the state of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI) is now known as Virginia Tech, is a … Continued
Fresh fruit can make such a festive party table centerpiece at any time of the year, especially in the summer when so many fruits are in season at their peak of color. I chose to do a pineapple, fruit and … Continued