Thanksgiving Dinner ~ the table setting and the food, two of my favorite things! This year, I plan to set a rustic table using green and gold (not that green and gold!). I decorated a basic charger (purchased at Goodwill) with decoupage and magazine clippings. It's so easy, you still have time to make your own. Get all the details on how to … [Read more...]
Halloween Costumes and Decorations with The Better Half
I did another Halloween Episode on The Better Half. Check out these costumes and table and party decorations. See the episode on You Tube. The Better Half Halloween Segment … [Read more...]
Star Spangled Tablesetting
Who doesn’t love The 4th of July? Picnics, parties and fireworks. Forget the paper plates and plastic forks. Be kind to the environment and easy on your wallet and set a patriotic table with found objects. Decorating with red, white and blue is easy. Since I'm into indigo this year, I started with denim placemats (a bargain at Goodwill for … [Read more...]
Mad Men ~ 1960s Retro Chic
Retro Chic has been popular since the inception of Mad Men. The 7th season starts this week and takes place in 1969 (what a year!). I found some fun photos from Lonny Magazine showing room sets and new furniture you can buy today to get the true 60s retro look. Don and Megan's 60s living room is the perfect period set. Shades of brown, beige … [Read more...]
Maison et Objets
Twice a year in Paris, the interior design community is treated to a spectacular show called Maison et Objets. Furniture designers and decorative artists introduce their newest lines. It's an introduction of wonderful things to come! I love the sexy curve of this Otley Sofa from Matthew Hilton from England. How about a few funky acrylic … [Read more...]