Make your next dinner party cozy and comfortable as well as easy to pull off, with these expert entertaining tips. Of course I love hosting large celebrations and parties, but there’s something special about an intimate gathering at home, bringing your closest family and friends around the table. A smaller group allows for conversation and community while enjoying a delicious meal. […]
This Easter Sunday, set a scene that is both classic and modern. I created a simple place setting that includes details such as a Nantucket basket weave dinner plate topped with a timeless watercolor bunny salad plate. Decorative Easter eggs sit atop of a natural moss table runner with porcelain bunnies scattered about. There is […]
Charlotte Ferrante, owner of Decoratifs in Melbourne, Florida, is a creative genius when it comes to wedding stationery and an expert on wedding etiquette. Her attention to detail and knowledge on proper wording is truly incredible. So when it comes to your wedding stationery, you can be sure it’s safe to put your trust in her […]
Get ready for Easter this year with touches of spring around the home. With a garden-fresh palette and colorful flowers, this cheery decor is a welcome change from winter hues. Colorful, charming and effortlessly elegant your guests will love celebrating spring at a beautifully decorated table.
As many of you know, I’ve been going to Nantucket for over 25 years, so I think I can offer some advice on how to plan a great trip and how to hit up some of the hottest spots on the island. However, every time I go I feel like I wasn’t able to squeeze […]
I can’t get enough of all the vibrant spring colors, flowers, and warmer weather lately. Setting a gorgeous table for Easter is one of my favorite things to do, and every year I like to go all out. With Easter just days away I thought I’d share my table with you all. When I […]
It’s cocktail time and thanks to my friends at Stonewall Kitchen I’m serving up some delicious snacks and cosmopolitans. There’s nothing more delicious than Stonewall Kitchen Red Pepper Jelly paired with creamy havarti cheese and their crisp Sea Salt Crackers. Oh yeah – and the Bar Snack Mix is pretty fab too. I can’t decide what […]
You’ve probably heard me say this before, because I say it often, but it’s always important to have time to curl your hair! Just as I say picking simple recipes is important, the same goes for picking simple hairstyles. Luckily with the help of the new TRESemmé Perfectly (Un)Done collection, you can achieve weightless hold […]
Go for the gold, with this easy-to-make wreath, made with pinecones, sprigs of white berries, gold leaves, burlap poinsettias and a matching gold threaded burlap bow. Purchase a ready-made evergreen wreath at your local craft store and attach the add-ons with hot glue or wire. I chose a white and gold pallet, but of course […]
Cooking a fabulous meal is wonderful but what’s even better is cooking a fabulous meal and having time left over to do your hair! Most of the recipes I post are quick and relatively easy for even the most novice cook for this exact reason. I always need to feel put together when hosting a […]
For myself, and I’m sure many of you, Nantucket holds a special place in your heart. I’ve been going to Nantucket for twenty-three years now and each time it becomes more and more extraordinary. It’s one of those places you can’t explain… You have to go and witness it yourself. Nantucket is quaint little island […]