Ultra Violet ~ the color of the year was chosen by Pantone, the ultimate color organization. On the color wheel, purple is a secondary color between red and blue ( a bit more red, while violet is closer to blue). Pantone Executive Director, Leatrice Eiseman describes it as "a blue-based purple that takes our awareness and potential to a … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins Inspired Table~Great Gatherings
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...]
I am the Queen
Someone once gave me a princess magnet. One of my sons, when he was little, said, "that's you Mom, a princess." I quickly replied, "oh no, honey, I'm not a princess, I am the Queen!" I've always been outnumbered in my house with 3 sons and a husband, so it's a title well-deserved. And really, who is going to argue with me? On display in a guest … [Read more...]
Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work
Double Duty: Put Your Furniture to Work! One of the biggest issues homeowners, renters and students living in dorm rooms struggle with is storage. It doesn't matter how many closets we have, we always seem to need more. If building an addition onto your house just to have a place for your stuff isn't in your plans, it's time to get creative. … [Read more...]
Venice Tablesetting
Venice Tablesetting I'm finally getting back to my last Ladies Lunch table ~ Venice table setting! My tour of Italy continued to Venice, another Italian city of art, architecture and Carnivale. Venice hosts one of the biggest pre-Lent carnivals in the world. So of course, decorated masks had to be a big part of the table. One night with … [Read more...]
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