April showers lead to May flowers…just in time for Mother’s Day! There is nothing more heartfelt than giving mom a beautiful bouquet to begin the celebrations. There is something about flowers that is so timeless and elegant, and they are a present that...
I usually throw away the myriad catalogs that make their way to my mailbox with the exception of one: IKEA. For years, IKEA has been lauded as the place to find cheap and sleek design elements for your home, from tabletop tchachkies to furniture suited for spaces of...
I love textiles. They can add so much dimension and color to an otherwise minimalist room. Persian rugs, in particular, have really captivated my attention lately. The weaving tradition in the area goes back to the year 1040 (if not before) and the traditional colors...
Spring is finally here! I realize some of my friends in the Northeast are still shoveling snow, but for the rest of us, spring has sprung! It is now time to start thinking of outdoors gatherings and that starts with getting your outdoor space ready for entertaining....
Spring is here and that means there are so many new places to travel and experience. This spring, the Southwest is on my mind for its beautiful views, delicious food, and incredible design inspiration (of course). One of the top Southwestern destinations is New...
This year I have been so inspired by the different Easter table settings I have seen. No longer satisfied with the white tablecloth and plastic multi-colored eggs, my designer friends really thought out of the box to create table settings that are multi-dimensional...
Passover is a time to bring family and friends together in celebration of freedom. There are many traditional elements to this holiday table. The three matzahs (unleavened bread), the different symbolic elements, and the four glasses of wine all find their place on...
I found myself surveying my living room one day last week, feeling that something was missing. Great couch-check! Pop of color-check! Comfy yet elegant-check! My eyes kept roving as I surveyed the scene, not content but not quite sure what was missing. Then my eyes...
As far as I’m concerned, any holiday is a good excuse to decorate and create a tablescape. Many people associate St. Patrick’s Day with a bar crawl and green beer, but for me it is a fun opportunity to have some friends over for a dinner party with a...
While most of the world is still covered in snow, it is technically almost spring. And as spring draws ever nearer, I start to become more and more inspired by the colors of nature reemerging from their winter slumber. I love the various shades of green that can be...
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