entertaining
A BLUE AND WHITE TABLE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
I’ve never been one to go all out for Valentine’s Day, but now that I have children, every holiday is an excuse to celebrate! While we currently have paper heart chains and construction paper heart cutouts hung and taped on every surface to satisfy the littles, I have my sights set on a sweet but…
ON MY RADAR
Hopping on to say a quick hello and share some pretties I’ve stumbled upon lately! If you guys follow me over on Instagram, you know I share recent finds for the home and the table all the time in my stories, as well as on my LiketoKnow.It page, but I know some of you do…
PRETTIES FOR THE KITCHEN, II
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday break and are off to a great start in this New Year! I finally got a chance over Christmas break to read The Cook’s Atelier from cover to cover and, aside from the gorgeous photography and incredible recipes, I was so inspired by the simple table settings!…
AN ALL-NATURAL TABLE SETTING FOR CHRISTMAS
This week on Instagram, I joined a fabulously talented group of ladies to share some entertaining and decorating tips for the holidays with everything from a Christmas-inspired cocktail to mantle decor, cookie recipes, a beautiful floral arrangement and, of course, a table setting by yours truly! (You can find all the photos and videos in…
FALL FINDS FOR THE TABLE, PT. II
Ready or not, the holidays are officially upon us and, even though they may look a little different than years past for some of us, I can not wait to get friends and family around my table once again! This is really my favorite time of year to entertain, whether it be a cozy, intimate…
LOVING LATELY: FALL EDITION
For someone who has always held on to the end of summer with both hands, never wanting it to end, I have to admit that this time of year has quickly become my favorite for entertaining! Small, intimate gatherings have always been my favorite and setting a pretty table or, even better, a beautiful charcuterie…
FALL FINDS FOR THE TABLE
Fall is officially in the air and I’m so excited to have made a few tweaks to my table for the change in season! I say it all the time, but you don’t need to buy new entertaining pieces every time a new season rolls around; instead, I’m a big believer in investing in neutral…
NEUTRAL HOME DECOR PIECES TO TRANSITION INTO FALL
I’ve never been a huge fan of “decorating” my home for the change of seasons; rather, as the weather starts to change this time of year and temps begin to dip, I pull out my chunky throws, light all the candles and pull out a mix of wood, marble and woven pieces to really up…
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR NEXT COCKTAIL HOUR CHARCUTERIE BOARD
Putting together a beautiful charcuterie board is one of my favorite passions as of late. For someone who notices and appreciates the aesthetic details in everything, it’s so satisfying to create an edible masterpiece that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty! “Friday Charcuterie” has become a new part of our end-of-the week celebration –…
INDIAN SUMMER PICNIC BY THE POOL WITH LETTY BLU
One of the best parts of writing this blog is highlighting all the amazing small home decor boutiques that fall on my radar – especially those with beautiful, unique pieces that can’t be found anywhere else. Today, I’m especially excited to introduce you to Letty Blu, where casual, refined but luxurious home decor meets hand-selected…
PRETTIES FOR THE KITCHEN
One of the requests I’ve gotten a lot lately from e-clients is for help decorating a kitchen. I tend to gravitate toward the whole “less is more” approach when it comes to kitchens, in that I only display what I actually use on a daily basis – and then find the prettiest options there are…
BLUE + WHITE AND LOTS OF TEXTURE
I hope you’re all having a wonderful weekend! Just popping on here to share a few pretties I’m loving lately, many of which are on sale this weekend! Blue and white is such a timeless color combo and when you add a little texture to the mix, it creates something truly special. It’s also the…