One of the great joys of going to the beach is the sense of calm and restfulness it can create in you. This soothing may come from walking on the shoreline, watching the waves roll in and feeling the breeze … Continued
IfIf If you have access to lots of blooming flowers, you might want to consider using them to decorate a festive table for your family and friends. For a party-worthy table, create a floral runner tablescape. Our river cottage has a driveway … Continued
If you are hosting a baby shower or a grandmother shower, you may want to check out the ideas for this baby blue baby shower for a boy which could just as easily be switched out to be a pink … Continued
I recently attended the wedding of my first cousin’s daughter. It was a second marriage for the bride, and she and her groom wanted to have a wedding that was easy, comfortable and very reasonably priced. They decided … Continued
You may have family members or friends like some of mine–folks who don’t want you to make a big deal about their birthdays. Some don’t want to be reminded that they are getting older, and some just don’t want you to call attention to them. But you still want to celebrate their special day so you might try humor as I did for this tablesetting. Because my friends know that I am a party … Continued
If your extended family is planning a get-together this summer, a meal will surely be part of the gathering, If you all are meeting in a venue where family members will be setting and decorating the dining tables, check out … Continued
If someone you love has a fascination with race cars, then you might choose a racing theme tablesetting to celebrate their birthday or another special occasion like Father’s Day. Your special someone may love NASCAR or the Cars videos–whatever that … Continued
Independence Day is one of those holidays that lands on a different day of the week every year. Some years we celebrate on a weekday, and some years we celebrate on a weekend. But whatever day of the week we … Continued
Each summer thousands of individuals make trips back to their hometowns on vacation. Their loved ones in their hometowns are ready to celebrate them home for quality time together. If you want to show your hospitality to these travelers when they … Continued
Retirement should be an exciting experience for the retiree–the upcoming opportunity to leave the work-a-day world behind to find time to relax and rethink how to spend the next phase of life. It’s a wonderful chance to celebrate the memories … Continued