The Journal

Love, Cupid | The Transformation of Eros
Love, Cupid | The Transformation of Eros
At this time of year, with Valentine's Day just around the corner, you will most likely see Cupid everywhere. Read more...
How to Make Classic French Palmiers | Perfect Valentine Cookies
How to Make Classic French Palmiers | Perfect Valentine Cookies
How to make Classic French Palmiers. These flaky, delicate heart shaped cookies are easier to make than you think...read more.... Read more...
How to Make the Perfect Pot of Tea
How to Make the Perfect Pot of Tea
How to Make a Perfect Pot of Tea. While I join all of you in adoring a cup of strong, French coffee in the morning, for the afternoon there is... Read more...
A Proper Tea |Tips for Hosting Your Own Tea Party
A Proper Tea |Tips for Hosting Your Own Tea Party
Hosting your own tea party is a gracious way to entertain. Here are my best tips to make it beautiful...read more.... Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques | Limoges Porcelain
Secret Life of Antiques | Limoges Porcelain
Beautiful French Limoges porcelain has always captured hearts, and has the ability to inspire. The history of Limoges is enchanting ...read more.... Read more...
5 Ways to Design A Dreamy Bedroom
5 Ways to Design A Dreamy Bedroom
Designing a soothing bedroom is easy. Here are a few of my favorite tips. Read more..... Read more...
Where Women Create Business Feature
Where Women Create Business Feature
I am so grateful to be in Jo Packham's magazine Where Women Create Business. Read more...
9 Ways to Change Your Life
9 Ways to Change Your Life
As I look back on the year I can't believe it flew by as quickly as it did. But fly it did, and as I look over my shoulder, one... Read more...
6 Tips to Survive the Holidays Like A French Woman
6 Tips to Survive the Holidays Like A French Woman
Les Fetes are here! Lavish holiday meals, parties and family feasts, you can graciously survive them all while still embracing les plasirs de la vie {the pleasure's of life} like... Read more...
Holiday Home Tour
Holiday Home Tour
I'm so glad you are here! Please join me for a little tour inside our home, decorated for the holidays. Read more...
Brilliant friends | Chef Lisa Hatfield
Brilliant friends | Chef Lisa Hatfield
I'm excited to introduce you to Lisa Hatfield, chef and author of the Delicious Table Blog. Read more...
Secret Life of Antiques | Antique Lockets
Secret Life of Antiques | Antique Lockets
I am honored to join Phyllis Hoffman DePiano, publisher of Victoria Magazine, to talk about my favorite subject: Antiques! Collecting Victorian Lockets. Read more…. Read more...
Tips to Host Your Own Gilded Age Holiday Soiree
Tips to Host Your Own Gilded Age Holiday Soiree
The holidays are the time to use the most beautiful things you own. An inviting table tells your guests how happy you are that they are part of your celebration.... Read more...
A Gilded Age Holiday Celebration
A Gilded Age Holiday Celebration
The Holiday VICTORIAN HOMES MAGAZINE features my "A Gilded Age Holiday." In the spirit of the opulence of this “gilded age”, revive the custom of a beautifully appointed formal holiday... Read more...
Thanksgiving Favorites | Beautiful & Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Thanksgiving Favorites | Beautiful & Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Each holiday season, one of my favorite things to do is add seasonal fresh elements to our dining room table, the side tables, hall console and guest bathroom. To make... Read more...