Think of all the artist who have created beautiful still life’s – “Harvest Portraits.” I have an affection for fruits. Every time I see...

Fall is a great time to entertain and provides many themes to use; fall, football, Halloween, or Thanksgiving. I’m an Iris Arpel...

As much as I love white, blue and funky pumpkins, I still have to have a traditional orange pumpkin. 1. Love the color orange. 2. Orange...

Peaches, pears, plums, grapes and apples - it’s harvest time, and I love creating the fall tablescape that relishes in these fruits and...

Let's move from the pumpkins to grapes to wine for our fall tablescape. Have you noticed the trend to smaller wine glasses? In Europe a...

Why daffodils strong? I write this the day before the Boson Marathon. It's the 5th anniversary of the Boston bombing. The news is all...

Late to the table? I waited for the frolicking white bunnies to come, and march down my table. Centerpiece: White bunny candles from...

Some of you may remember shopping for your Easter outfit. It was a big event in our house. Looking for that spring coat, party dress,...

I go with the flow. I wear Green on St. Patrick's Day with the hope for a kiss! This year my table is wearing the green. This table was...

Try something new, but what? No idea is a new idea; it comes from something we have seen. So, a trip to Home Goods is good place to...

This is the year to give from your heart, or maybe your kitchen. I just finished making cookies. Before I put on any more pounds, I need...

It's time to make those delicious Christmas cookies! If you are like me, you bake dozens and dozens. Then, what? This year you may not...