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Fall in Love | Create a Glorious Buffet

October 19, 2015 3 min read 15 Comments

October is the perfect time to entertain with an easy, beautiful buffet. Read More….

Launch Your Creativity

October 16, 2015 2 min read 6 Comments

I'm excited to be speaking at this fall's FLOURISH, a conference for women entrepreneurs, about blogging. Read more….

Set a Gracious French Country Harvest Table

October 14, 2015 3 min read 18 Comments

Set a Country French table using antique French dishes, seasonal fruit, pumpkins and natural materials.

Friday Five | A Harvest of Hostess Gifts

October 09, 2015 1 min read

Autumn begins the lovely season of parties, dinners and other welcome invitations.

Amazing Orzo Salad

October 07, 2015 2 min read 9 Comments

My "go to" salad for entertaining, this orzo salad is so delicious, and so easy to make.

How to Set up a Stylish Bar

October 02, 2015 4 min read 7 Comments

Entertaining season is almost in full swing. Here are a few tips on how to set up an inviting drinks station or bar.

Fall Home Tour

September 25, 2015 5 min read 38 Comments

Autumn. Fall. No matter what you call it, I've never met one I didn't love. Please join me for our Autumn House Tour.

Brilliant friends | Interior Designer Pam Kelley from Dallas, Texas

September 21, 2015 5 min read 5 Comments

Pam Kelley is the principal designer of Pam Kelley & Associates , based in Dallas, Texas. I am honored to share our conversation with a few of her inspiring ideas read more….

VICTORIA MAGAZINE |Decorating with Antique Toleware

September 18, 2015 3 min read 2 Comments

A toleware collection is a sure fire way to add elegance, color, history and warmth to your home.

VICTORIA MAGAZINE |Collecting Antique Toleware

September 14, 2015 4 min read 20 Comments

Antique Toleware Collectors are passionate about their collection, I am thrilled to share that passion with the readers of VICTORIA MAGAZINE this month.

Luxury Life | The Passionate Pursuit of Linen

September 08, 2015 2 min read 7 Comments

Beautiful and functional. Antique linens, embroidered, monogrammed or plain, bring a gracious note to our homes.

Early Autumn Dinner with Friends

August 31, 2015 4 min read 17 Comments

Entertain with an autumn flair, serve this delicious Autumn Dinner.

Table Matters : How to Set a Country French Autumn Table

August 28, 2015 2 min read 11 Comments

Autumn is just around the corner, the perfect time for you to invite a few friends for an easy supper. Set a Country French Table to bring the warmth of fall to your table. HERE'S HOW:

8 Ways to Decorate Now for Fall

August 25, 2015 3 min read 9 Comments

There is magic in autumn, maybe its the promise of joyful gathering with family and friends. Or deep, the rich, warm colors and textures, luxurious and comforting at the same time. Here are eight things to do right now in your home. Eight things that will inspire you to use your antiques as part of the seasonal decorating.