By Lidy | Published: October 5, 2012
Nothing says Autumn like a comforting bowl of soup! I love Autumn, and I love soup. This is my newest favorite, French Vegetable Soup from the Alsace region. Try it and let me know if you love it as much as I do. Set a glorious table this season with our new indispensable pieces, they [...]
By Lidy | Published: August 13, 2012
Hot summer weather makes us want to picnic! A French Country style picnic. When eating outdoors, look for delicious, no cook meals. This Tuna & White Bean Salad fits the bill perfectly. Inexpensive, easy, and healty, it’s perfect on a huge salad, or in a wrap. Ideal cold or at room temperature, no mayonaise either. [...]
Posted in Food to Love, Table Settings | Also tagged bean, French Country, hot weather, meal, Picnic, recipe, Salad, setting, Summer, Table, tablescape, tuna, wrap
By Lidy | Published: April 1, 2012
There is nothing I love more than to gather family and friends for a holiday celebration. Easter, when the garden is starting to be in glorious full bloom is a wonderful time to set up a buffet inside, and have lunch in the garden. Some years I love serving at the table, other years a [...]
By Lidy | Published: October 3, 2011
One of the things I love best about the changing of the seasons is decorating with the rich colors of Autumn. This Fall, I am giving my table a fresher and lighter, natural look by using a vibrant all chartreuse green palette. It’s so easy to put together this quick, colorful and fun tablesetting inspired by the colors [...]
Posted in Be Inspired, Table Settings | Also tagged brasserie, candles, flatware, fleamarket, French, glasses, green, harvest, pear, wreath
By Lidy | Published: August 26, 2011
Welcome Fall to your table! Make these easy Napkin Rings from Felt, with your sewing machine, and some easy sewing skills. You will need: * Felt for napkin “ring” * Matching thread * Hook and eye fastener * Paper for template * Felt for oak leaf * Contrast thread for oak leaf * Snap or [...]