Easter Table with Centerpiece I find it so satisfying to put together a "special occasion" table and use what I already have. I love trying to make it unique and different in spite of using elements I find around the house. The only thing I bought for this Easter Table was a few … [Read more...]
Marbled Easter Eggs – Three Methods
How to Make Marbled Easter Eggs I decided I wanted to make marbled Easter Eggs after looking at the hundreds of ideas for decorating Easter Eggs. There are so many great ideas out there, but I had to narrow it down to one look, and even then, there are several ways to make … [Read more...]
How to Add a Special Touch to Your Christmas Decorations
This is almost embarrassing it's so simple. I've found through the years that a few pieces of ribbon can add so much to your Christmas decorations. It's easy, inexpensive (okay, cheap), available in a wide array of colors and you don't need any special skills. You can embellish … [Read more...]
Fall Table with Wild Grapevine
This fall table will be great through the month of November, including Thanksgiving. What sets it apart is the use of neutrals, with just a pop of a dusty blue and the wild grapevine woven around the basket and candles. Wild Grapevine Foraging Now I didn't go … [Read more...]
Ikebana Inspired Floral Arrangements (Southern Style)
Ikebana is considered an art form and originated in Japan in the 15th century. I've always loved the clean, simple lines, and like to try my hand at one of these floral arrangements occasionally. Years ago I took a short class and there is one thing I never forgot. Unless … [Read more...]
Fun Outdoor Tableware!
Fun Outdoor Tableware Check out these are affordable options for putting together a fun outdoor table. … [Read more...]
Easter Tablescape
Well, I can't take credit for this, but I thought it was so beautiful it needed to be blogged. This is the dining room table at my mom's house on Easter. How "springy" is this?! We did have 9 adults for Easter, so we had to make do with 4 on one side and 3 on the other, as … [Read more...]