Layers of vintage dishes on a vintage lace tablecloth for an elegant Halloween tablescape.

ELEGANT YET CREEPY IDEAS FOR GROWN-UP HALLOWEEN DECOR

Grown-up Halloween decor Every year, I find myself drooling over the newest Halloween decor from the frou-frou chains — and then gasping over the prices. In the end, I prefer the simplest Halloween option — vintage dishes and linens and one-of-a-kind handmade items. Here are my ideas for Halloween entertaining this year. A vintage lace…

THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPES FOR A NOSTALGIC, WELCOMING LOOK

THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPES FOR A NOSTALGIC, WELCOMING LOOK

Thanksgiving tablescapes Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the traditional food — turkey and cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, yeast rolls. Hmmm, I’m falling into a carbohydrate coma just thinking about it. But even more than the food — well, OK, tied with the food — is creating inviting Thanksgiving…

BEST FIESTA PARTY IDEAS

BEST FIESTA PARTY IDEAS

Fiesta party ideas To celebrate my daughter’s engagement, we threw a big fiesta party in the back yard, filled with bright colors, laughter and love. Here are or best fiesta party ideas and tips for creating vibrant decor for your fiesta shower or party.  FIESTA PARTY IDEAS: Multiple seating vignettes The first thing I do,…