Mary Poppins inspired table setting~another Great Gathering. ACAP's theme luncheon and wine fundraising event was a huge success. Last week I showed you my Rooftops of London table and today my 17 Cherry Tree Lane table. For those of you who aren't Mary Poppins nerds, that's the address of the Banks family home. Cherries, of course, were … [Read more...]
Great Gatherings by Design~ACAP Theme Luncheon
Great Gatherings by Design. I put a lot of thought into my table settings when entertaining, In case you didn't know, I love to entertain but hate to cook. Creating a fabulous table is my specialty. Don't you think food tastes better when served on a pretty plate than a paper one? Recently I participated on one of my favorite fundraising events … [Read more...]
DIY Table from Corner Bookshelves!
I try to keep an open mind when I’m shopping at Goodwill stores or flea markets. Sometimes I find an item and have no idea what I will do with it, but can’t pass it up because I know at some point I’ll come up with a great DIY project. Other times, I spot something and an idea pops in my head immediately. That’s what happened when I found four … [Read more...]
DIY Hot Rod Headboard
You know the old saying "opposites attract"? My husband Tom and I aren't complete opposites, just in certain areas. He loves old cars, working on them and driving them, I love anything French, traveling and flea markets. More often than not, we meet in the middle. He went to a couple of French flea markets with me last year and I'll spend a whole … [Read more...]
DIY Drapery Rods From the Hardware Store!
I love to design and create something unique and unusual for my clients and my own home. That means thinking creatively and looking at found or even new objects with a new eye. The possibilities are endless when you tap into the right side of your brain. I also love shopping in unexpected places. You never know what ideas will pop in your head … [Read more...]