Springtime is a season that brings with it after a cold drear winter a bright cheeriness; thus, it is a perfect time to set your dinner table to reflect the same attitude. Red and white are two of my favorite … Continued
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up on March 17, and whether you are Irish or not, celebrating the day is a fun and festive way to usher in the spring. Check out this Lucky Leprechaun tablesetting for ideas that you … Continued
As raucous, wild and loud as Mardi Gras celebrations usually appear with street parties, drinking and carousing, it can be surprising to realize that Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, is actually part of a religious observance. The Catholic Church’s Lenten season … Continued
With Valentine’s Day coming up, you may be planning a special celebration for your special someone or your family. One option is to go with a formal romantic Valentine tablesetting. Check out this tablescape for ideas that you might be … Continued
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