[TableGlamour ]

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 small juice size glass is the go to for a glass of social wine. To highlight these small vessels, today's table is "Wine" - from the...

You never know what you will find at the "Dump"! Refreshing my garden creates the need to visit the local recycling dump. This time of year, the lines are long, and I patiently wait my turn. Yes, it's hot, smelly and the flies are enjoying the cut greens. BTW - I'm on...

First, is it "lie" or "lay"? Whatever!  

Are flowers the focal point of your table? If so, then why don't we use floral table coverings or tablecloths today? My linen closet stacks are: white table cloths, floral & patterned cloths, table runners, and place mats.

Th...

What do you do with vintage covered vegetable dishes? With minimal dinning it has become a lost art to use these "bowls" to serve vegetables. As a result they are in abundance at thrift shops, and on ebay. You can find Limoges, Noritake and many other manufacturers of...

We are always to busy. Paper plates are easy. Pull up a stool at the counter. Are we creating experiences that create memories with family and friends? It's easy to rush but let's stop and make a memorable time. Whether you have a table or a counter, you can set it!...

After watching all the Hallmark Movies, and Balsam Hill commercials, who doesn't want to create the perfect Christmas?  Years ago, I did, and still try to although it's paired down. I would make my activities list:

• Make 25 different kinds of cookies,

• Send...

Fall is a great time to entertain and provides many themes to use; fall, football, Halloween, or Thanksgiving.  I’m an Iris Arpel follower; “more is more and less is a bore.” I emptied my storage unit and discovered that I have more and more and more! So much china tha...

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

Every time I see a fruit design plate, I had to have it!   I favor the transferware from Germany. Then, the ceramics from Italy and Portugal cau...

For those who follow me on Instagram, you know that I have spent my time traveling. When I’m home, time is spent with household and yard chores. The time goes by so quickly, that my table has been static, and I wanted to share some new ideas. 

My ideas stem from an obje...

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 about remembering, strength, and healing. Yellow is a happy color, it reminds us of sunshine and light. What better flower to bring suns...