When putting together a coastal table, whether it’s for a late summer dinner or a beach themed Thanksgiving table, I think about how I want the centerpiece to come together based on the overall table setting so I can adjust…
Design
A 4th of July Floral Design
When I design a new tablescape, I usually have the flowers in mind well ahead of any of the other details. They can add such a wow factor to a table, and also help shape my choices from stemware to decorative…
How to Tablescape – The Extras
Now that you’ve set the table with the essentials of linens, stemware and dinnerware, it’s time to focus some energy on making it special by adding what I call the “extras”. I’ve always been one to go with more over less,…
How to Tablescape – The Essentials
Whenever I start to think about an upcoming holiday or special celebration, I start to think about the tablescape and how it will all come together. Over the years, I’ve developed what I think are the key essentials to successfully designing…
Creating a Thanksgiving Floral Design
For this Thanksgiving Day’s flowers, my theme was “in the garden”, so all of the elements I chose felt fresh and a little organic, even with the choice of my footed bowl. When I start to think about the flowers…
A Beautiful Garden Inspired Thanksgiving Day Table
Thanksgiving Day for us is about beauty and food, and fun and family! Planning for a gathering around our table to enjoy a delicious meal together, whether it’s just the two of us, or with family and friends, is always an…
A Candy Inspired Colorful Halloween Mantel
Because candy is the hallmark of Halloween, at least in part, my design this year was colorful and sweets inspired for just about every space on the house, including the mantel. I initially got my color theme inspiration from a…