Valentine’s Day is always a fun and festive holiday for us and we typically stay in to celebrate, cook a yummy dinner together and enjoy it at a lovely table setting. This year I created a romantic picnic setting in an…
Tablescaping
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…
A Candy Cane Christmas Table Design
Christmas season is here, and this year I designed our holiday table with a red and white candy cane theme for a more whimsical look. Peppermint swirls of red and white, with green accents, and a fun candy house I…
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 Colorful Halloween Table Design Inspired by Sweets and Treats
It’s officially Fall, and that means the beginning of a big holiday season, starting with one of our favorites, Halloween! This year I was inspired by sweets and treats for the Halloween table design and decorations, going with something fun by…
A Winter Wonderland Christmas Table Design
Christmas in southern California is beautiful, but unless we drive to the mountains for some snow, we don’t ever get a true white Christmas here. So, this year I went with a Winter Wonderland Christmas theme for the table and…