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 fine china. I have several from my grandmothers, and my children have no need for them. Use: Mother's Day is around the corner. Create a wonderful floral arrangement for your Gram or Auntie is a treasured piece

The bees are buzzing, the flowers blooming, and I have been in my garden most of the day. This queen bee who’s been a work bee needs to chill. What better way than to sip lemonade with a kick! Beverage servers are the trend, but I still love my antique lemonade pitcher with matching glasses. The one here belonged to my great grandmother. The pitcher is etched with butterflies and daisies, but the best are the glasses – delicate and ladylike. You can find old pitchers at flea

Love fish and the sea! A soothing feeling overcomes me when I think of the sea. I gravitate to fish décor. Maybe it’s because I’m a Pieces. This table was set for a designer showcase. I loved it so much; I decided to share it with you. This ultimate table is a result of many trials and table don’ts. I wanted to reflect the sea, and started with blues, and ended with neutral beige. It’s more of a lake experience than the sea. Linens: Natural beige quilted cloth, topped wit