Memorial Day is more than just a patriotic holiday we celebrate with a Monday off from work and the first-of-the-summer cookouts. It has a very special meaning that should make all Americans stop and say a prayer–it is the day … Continued
Check out the ideas you will find for this large group spring luncheon — many organizations have end-of-the-year banquets, so you may find yourself assigned to help setting up such a luncheon or dinner. Bright colors are usually expected in … Continued
I Easter is almost here so you better make some quick decisions about how you’re going to set your holiday table if you are hosting family or friends. I decided to use my basic silver formal tablesetting when I found … Continued
Having friends over for dinner is always a true delight, and what season is more joyous for such an occasion than the Easter season. Add the refreshing light of spring days after the drear of winter, the bright colors of … Continued
After a long drab winter, our spirits are brightened by spring’s cheery colors and blooms. It’s time to set a spring table for two!I began with two woven cloth runners in spring green and yellow with a white line down … Continued
Last March, I was shopping in one of my favorite party stores, the Christmas Tree Shop, and saw some very colorful St. Patrick’s Day socks. They had rainbow stripes and shamrocks on the legs. They were so cute that I … Continued
If toIf you are off for Presidents Day, why not have some friends over for dinner? And if you are having friends over, why not treat them to a patriotic Presidents Day tablescape? I began the tablescape with a crisp … Continued
If you were thinking that you would like to celebrate Valentine’s in a traditionally romantic way this year, then here is a tablesetting that will give ideas for that. This red rose Valentines table could be for a special someone … Continued
January is a month full of sports events–football games, basketball games, skating competitions and so much more. That’s why I chose sports as the basic theme for my January church fellowship luncheon. I like to have a different theme for … Continued
When Christmas Day is over, you don’t necessarily have to put away your holiday china–some many patterns feature winter scenes more than Christmas Day scenes so you can use them into the next month or more. Check out this winter … Continued