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...]
Dressed For Dinner
Anniversaries are occasions to celebrate. Twenty-five years of marriage is a milestone and should be treated with beauty and glamour. Silver not only represents a quarter century of wedded bliss, it can turn an ordinary table into a fabulous one. A successful monochromatic look is difficult to achieve. The mahogany dining table offers a … [Read more...]
Green With Envy
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...]
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...]
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...]