Oh, say can you see my red, white, and blue Patriotic Tablescape? Like most folks, when we host the 4th of July, we serve American classics such as hamburgers and potato salad. However, even though our menu consists of typical picnic fare, I love a table setting that is anything but typical. This year, I’m… Continue reading Flowers & Fireworks Patriotic Tablescape
Eating outdoors and grilling something on the barbeque is always a go-to for Father’s Day in our house. I don’t know if it’s because cooking meat over fire seems manly. Or because the weather on the third Sunday in June is usually too nice to consider being indoors. Whatever the reason, we often end up… Continue reading Greek-Inspired Father’s Day Menu
As I thought about my Easter tablescape this year, I had in mind a sophisticated table dressed in spring green and inspired by these lovely Primrose paper napkins. However, when I began the Easter tablescape I’d envisioned, I realized that though vivid, the small print on these napkins did not make much of an impact… Continue reading A Grown-up Easter Candy Tablescape
Back in the dark ages when I was a child, kids exchanged Valentines with everyone in their class. These valentines often featured corny puns or goofy riddles. So in the spirit of this old-fashioned tradition, I ask, “What is black and white and red all over?” The answer: my Valentine’s tablescape. After just finishing up… Continue reading Riddle Me A Valentine’s Tablescape
No matter what kind of holiday meal you are planning this crazy year, it is still possible to set a fun and festive table to celebrate. Each year, I end up creating at least three different Christmas tablescapes. We always have a casual Christmas Eve dinner with a nod to my Italian family tradition of… Continue reading How To Create Different Christmas Tablescapes
Christmas has always been a time of tradition and nostalgia for our family. I relish the memories that come flowing back when I bring out cherished decorations that have been a part of our Christmases since our grown children were young. That being said, I do get bored with the same old decor every season.… Continue reading A Tale Of Two Christmases
