We tend to think of fall colors as oranges, yellows and reds, but those colors can look terrific against green. Check out this green-checked fall tablesetting. I started with a green-and-white checkered cotton tablecloth on my kitchen table. The green … Continued
With Halloween on the horizon, your family is probably getting excited. As a child I spent half the year planning what Halloween costume I wanted. My mother sewed my costumes, and she did such a wonderful job of making my … Continued
As we move into the fall season, you might want to be thinking about changing out your summer tablescapes and moving to a more seasonal look–a prelude to fall tablesettings. black and white is a great color scheme for fall … Continued
If you eat at your kitchen or dining room table every day, you can get bored with no special tablesetting or the same old one you have used forever. This navy and gold tablesetting may give you some ideas that … Continued
Even if you decide not to leave home for a vacation this summer, you can still celebrate the season at home with your family. Make the most of the sunny season with a festive summer tablesetting for meals on your … Continued
This summer, celebrate the tropics in the great outdoors by preparing your table for a luau luncheon tablesetting. You may not be able to get to Hawaii this year, but you can help your family feel like they are there … Continued
You see them everywhere–in decorating magazines, on chests, dressers, tables–because there is virtually no where that these large blue and white Chinese porcelain vases don’t look good! The legend of the Double Happiness symbol is interesting. In the ancient … Continued
Independence Day decorations are among my favorites, because I am a fanatic for red, white and blue and of course, stars. My favorite colors and icon. So it’s not hard to imagine why I love to put together an Independence … Continued
Because I love patriotic colors and decorations. I love to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 to honor our national symbol. This year because some many more families are eating dinner together during the lockdown, this is the perfect time … 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