Sometimes you don’t have to travel very far to get that refreshed, just-been-on-vacation feeling. That’s how it was the first time I had dinner at Sandy’s cottage on the lake. Even though it’s just a stone’s throw from the city, spending the evening at this family’s weekend retreat … [Read more...]
Three Dishes that Promise Endless Looks
If Dan would let me get away with tossing all the food out of our kitchen cabinets and using every available inch to store dishes, I would do it in a New York minute. As a certified dish-oholic, I have never met a set of dishes I didn’t want to own. But, even the Queen of Carry-Out needs to keep a … [Read more...]
Breakfast with a Princess in the Garden at Innisfree
What is there about having a granddaughter that makes life suddenly seem so magical, inviting your own inner child to come out and play? When Maeve entered our life, Dan and I were transfixed by her. The only grandchild in our family, she has gotten all the bright white light of grandparent love to … [Read more...]
Stunning Kitchen & Dining Room Makeover
It started as a whim. My cousin Anne, who is a designer at Nell Hill’s, has three daughters who would soon be out of the nest. Why not sell their larger family home and downsize into a fixer-upper she could renovate? “It sounded so fun,” Anne remembers with an eye roll. “Looking at pictures and … [Read more...]
Welcome to Innisfree: Patio Time
Dan and I love to entertain at our home. When we lived in our grand old Greek revival in Atchison, welcoming large groups was no big deal. But our snug little lake cottage where we live now just doesn’t have the space for big gatherings. So when we renovated the house, we decided to make the most of … [Read more...]
Eye Candy for Dinner: Our Spring Tabletop Event
My favorite part of a dinner party at friends? The eye candy. Don’t get me wrong. I love to be invited into the sanctuary of someone’s home, to indulge in a deliciously prepared meal and linger over conversation and spirits. But I’m like a little kid when it comes to a beautifully set table. I … [Read more...]
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