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- Dec 24, 2015
- 2 min
Musical Chairs for the Holidays
Even if you don’t love to entertain, don’t you find that there is something about this time of year that makes you want to invite people...


- Jul 2, 2014
- 2 min
Porcelain, Plastic and Picnics
Years ago, we had a St Patrick’s Day party. Up until then, our parties had always been built around plastic; it was easy to buy,...


- Mar 29, 2014
- 2 min
Tea, Coffee and the Table
It began as a Tea Table (“… used for serving hot drinks or putting down one’s cup between sips”). It sounds so fancy, and really did...


- Nov 22, 2013
- 2 min
How to be a Good (not perfect) Guest
I know there is a deluge of posts right now on how to be the perfect host, make the best gravy, and plan a stress-free Thanksgiving, but...


- Aug 8, 2013
- 3 min
Summer Road Trip
To me, Summer seems to be one of those times when we try to capture a different American Dream; we suddenly want to create the perfect...


- Nov 29, 2012
- 3 min
Seasons Cheating’s!
I know we have a month or so until Christmas, but why does everyone seem so busy and worried? Maybe it’s because of all that has happened...


- Nov 18, 2012
- 3 min
Thanksgiving Made Easy
I spent some time researching beautiful Thanksgiving photographs, then I came across this one. Of course, we all strive to have the...