We started moving furniture to our room at the Breast Cancer Showhouse. Sara Pudlosky, an interior design student at Mount Mary College and her husband David were gracious enough to offer their assistance. Susan and I appreciated the extra hands hauling awkward furniture up to the third floor and taking the door down to the … [Read more...]
A Classy Dinner
Classy Dinner Need an idea for a charity auction? Offer a full course dinner, prepared and served in the winner’s home for 8 people. My friends Sherry Theimer and Judy Larsen and I have been doing “Classy Dinners” for five years. We have raised close to $5000 for ARCh, the Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps! We catered last … [Read more...]
Rites of Spring Tablescape
Anyone who lives in a northern climate like I do (Wisconsin) can’t wait for winter to be over. Spring never arrives too soon. It’s almost mid-April and the temperature is 38 degrees. I like to hurry spring along with colorful table settings. Purple dinnerware probably isn’t a color found in too many china cabinets, including mine. But it … [Read more...]
Focus on the Egg Chair
We hear a lot about Modern Furniture and Modern Design. Most people confuse Modern with Contemporary. The term Modern is reserved for mid 20th century design the classic work of American, Scandinavian, German, and other celebrated designers and architects. Contemporary furniture and design is the current style or trend that is being manufactured or … [Read more...]
Remember Sunday Dinner?
Remember when Sunday dinner was the norm? Mom or Grandma made a nice dinner (meat, potatoes, veggies and dessert). Family dynamics have changed over the years and so have eating habits. Next time you can get the whole gang gathered around the table, make the most of the event. I think about design every time I set the table or advise a … [Read more...]