New Englanders have their lobster boils, and Deep South folks love their crawfish. But mid-Atlantic people like those around my family’s river cottage in Virginia have crab-picking parties. Most families on the water have one or more big square black … Continued
We have never had competitive swimmers in our family until my nephew and nieces started participating in swim team in their elementary and middle school years. Not only did they participate in swim team at their local pool, but they … Continued
If you are hosting a family gathering at your home, check out this family reunion table for ideas you can adapt to your own use. Obviously you will use the table or tables you have in your home and arrange … Continued
If you love red, white and blue as much as I do, then you are probably planning a July 4 dinner party table for your family or friends to celebrate the birth of our nation tonight. I like to … Continued
When summer comes and the weather is pretty, relaxing with friends outside in the early evening after work is a true delight. Invite your neighbors and friends over to enjoy wine and cheese and crackers while you all let go … Continued
I am always on the look out for different ways to set my patriotic holiday tables because I don’t want them all to look the same. Even though they use the same colors–red, white and blue–I want them to stand … Continued
If you follow this blog, you know that I have a real love of patriotic decorations. Not only do I have a love of these red, white and blue decorations, but I also have a large collection of these. You … Continued
When the weather turns warm and you and your friends are anxious to start turning the dirt in your gardens and setting in your seeds or plants, you know spring has really arrived. This is the perfect time to invite … Continued
If you have family or friends over to celebrate Cinco de Mayo every year, you may be looking for new ideas for your Cinco de Mayo tablesetting. Check out this easy tablescape for simple looks you can try.Bright sundrenched colors … Continued
Is your club or organization planning a spring luncheon? Are you in charge of decorations? Well, here are photos of an easy large-group spring gardening lunch décor that you might be able to adapt to work for you! These decorations … Continued