Every day, my husband, Dan, takes our golden retriever, Lyric, out for a walk around our little lake community. Good thing they aren’t trying to rack up steps on their Fitbit, because I think they stop to chat with neighbors as much as they walk. I like that about our neighborhood. Folks are warm … [Read more...]
Nostalgia is Hot for Today’s Fall Centerpieces
There is something so nostalgic about fall for me. Maybe it comes from growing up in a small, Midwestern river town, where the trees turned spectacular shades of scarlet, amber and orange. Where apple orchards were bursting with juicy fruit ready for a snack or pie. Or maybe it was the excitement of … [Read more...]
Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Table Ideas
I am the Queen of the Last Minute. No matter how much time I have to prepare for an event at my home, seconds before my guests arrive you’ll find me running around like a crazy lady, trying to pull everything together. Some might argue that I’m an adrenaline junkie, living for an exhilarating Photo … [Read more...]
Make Room at the Table for Everyone
One of the joys of Thanksgiving and the holidays is packing your home full of people you love. One of the challenges can be finding a spot for everyone to sit around your table. Don’t shrink your guest list to fit your dining set – use my three favorite tricks for fitting more folks around the table … [Read more...]
3 Tips for Setting a Dramatic Thanksgiving Table
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Dan starts cooking the turkey early while I set the table for 27. At dinner time, our large but intimate party of family and friends packs around the table to raise a toast, share what we are most thankful for, and dig into the best food imaginable. Our … [Read more...]
Chalk it Up!
I started my fixation with chalkboards at an early age, when a neighbor gave me a chalkboard easel her kids had outgrown. With that dusty chalkboard, all I had to do was add a swirl of imagination and my bedroom was transformed into a school house, a fashion designer’s studio or, my favorite, a … [Read more...]