So Moms are always hard to shop for. I know my Mom says she never needs anything. I must be truthful and admit I am not much better. Usually if I find something I need, I will get it when I find it. Otherwise the things I want/ need...
Apr292016
Apr192016
The Artful Cupboard
Sometimes a single piece of furniture can make a room. The armoire/ cupboard above is one such treasure. It has gracious curvy lines. It has ornate carvings. It has a spectacular patina finish. Then it has this completely unexpected pop of vibrant interior blue. Now if you are currently...
Mar242016
Make Your Own Easter Basket
Spring is now officially here. This is a fun activity and an easy display to make when you have just a little time. It can be done with young children as well. First select a nice basket. I inherited this one from my mother-in-law Kay. It is perched by the...
Mar232016
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor lighting can make or break alfresco dining. Whimsical illumination can take many forms from votives to fairy lights to string lights to illuminated branches. Below are some recent finds, if you are interested in a particular item, there is an embedded link in each picture below to make...
Mar212016
Outdoor Dining Inspiration
I’m ready to spend nights outside eating with the birds chirping overhead. Unfortunately, despite the announcement of Springs arrival, it has been a brisk 40o and raining. Should you also being enjoying the brisk weather, I thought it might be nice to have some inspirational pictures to tide you...
Mar182016
Grapefruit Tart with Rosemary Shortbread Crust
The girls all love to bake. As soon as we settled on a day for our next brunch they got busy pouring over recipes. After an hour of searching they had found about a hundred different grapefruit recipes. The one we settled on was one from gourmandistan who in turn...
Mar172016
Spring is in the Air, and on the Table
If you haven’t already guessed, I get a little out of control when it comes to decorating for special occassions. Some seasons and holidays are fairly simple to decorate. Halloween has ghosts and Jack-o-lanterns, Thanksgiving has pumpkins, Christmas has trees and wreath. Spring has always been a bit trickier...
Mar162016
Getting Island Ready
It is time to get Island ready! Here are some things to make sure you’ve got everything you’ll need for the great escape. There are some things I find I always need. Obviously a favorite swimsuit or three. Below are some fun swimwear pieces from bikini and tankini to...
Mar152016
Flower Arranging Simplified
Fresh flowers add beauty and elegance to any setting. The ways to arrange them are limitless. Interestingly, that sometimes poses a problem. Getting the arrangement just right sometimes is more difficult than it seems. When I go to get flowers sometimes the abundance of choices is actually limiting. Should...
Mar142016
Alfresco Dining
Spring is almost here. All I can think about is being in the yard. Eating alfresco is one of the divine pleasures of spring and summer. Eating by candlelight and with flower elevates the experience to the divine. To get the look above pair some wonderful votives with lovely flowers...