A daring splash of lime green served up this out of the ordinary St. Patrick's Day dinner. Glittery black felt served as the table cloth (washable, inexpensive and can be cut to fit any size table). Instead of chargers, I used bright green wood placemats. Of course flowers and candles are always on my table. This time I chose potted … [Read more...]
Free Design Tips!
No one said decorating a house was easy. But it shouldn't be so difficult you become frozen at the threshold of the furniture or paint store. I hate you see you agonize over a barrel lamp shade versus a bell shape. That's what I'm here for. Based on your style preferences and family needs, I gather up choices to present to you. So instead of … [Read more...]
Plan A Party Month
March is “Plan-A-Party” month. Who doesn’t want to have a party and celebrate after the long winter we’ve had? It’s time to celebrate warm weather and melting snow. It’s time to come out of hibernation and celebrate with friends over food. It’s time to get out the china and linens and celebrate spring. There’s the rub: get out the china and … [Read more...]
Showhouse For A Cure
I've yet to meet anyone who hasn't been touched by breast cancer in some way. In my family, it's two aunts who are survivors and their two daughters who were not so lucky. My cousin Julie lost her battle with breast cancer a couple of years ago. She was a wife and mother and only 47 years young. My cousin Rhonda died on January 1, 2008, three … [Read more...]
Spring Time Dinner Party
Our dinner party was a success Saturday night. Bringing old or new friends together for no reason other than to catch up with each other is the best excuse for a party. I used orange as my accent color to go with black and white dinnerware. It's not my favorite color, but it looked so fresh and spring-like, I had to have it. I … [Read more...]