May 27th, 2009 |

Trend Alert: Bold Stripes

Freshen up your home, wardrobe and parties this summer with BOLD stripes!  Done in different variations, and every color under the rainbow – stripes are all over the market this season.  I personally love the navy and white combo – it lends it self perfectly to the nautical look for summer!

Images: stripe and polka dot china [...]

May 22nd, 2009 |

Summer Style

This beautiful grasscloth carrier helps you easily tote your wine in style.  It holds 4 bottles of wine and is perfect for summer picnics, outdoor music festivals or even a hostess gift for a weekend at the beach!  Check out Toss Designs for this [...]

May 21st, 2009 |

Tips for a Modern Picnic

The official start of summer is upon us this weekend – and that means it’s time to embrace outdoor entertaining!  BBQ’s, pool parties, dining alfresco in the garden – they are all fun!  But don’t forget the picnic – whether it is the end-of-the-year school picnic, dinner at  a music festival, a picnic on [...]

May 21st, 2009 |

Seersucker: For Your Table!

If you are a girl that loves a little seersucker now and then, you are going to love these!  Seersucker inspired napkin rings from Plum Party Supplies.  Perfect for a pool party, backyard BBQ, or a lobster bake on [...]

May 18th, 2009 |

Memorial Day BBQ

Memorial Day weekend is the kick-off to summer.  With temperatures finally rising here in the midwest – this weekend is the perfect time to host a Memorial Day BBQ!

Food for BBQ’s has to be one of the easiest – and everyone has their favorite summer dishes – so throw some burgers on the grill, toss up [...]

May 17th, 2009 |

The Cadillac of Picnic Baskets

I found this picnic basket on Delight.com today – and am just in love with the bright colors!  This would make a perfect wedding or shower gift for a couple!

You can’t go wrong with this set as it includes everything you’d ever need while enjoying cuisine at the park – four plates, [...]

May 11th, 2009 |

A Memorial Day Pool Party

Memorial Day is truly the start of summer and is typically celebrated by neighborhood BBQ’s – what could be better than a backyard of freshly cut grass, newly planted flowers and the smell of the grill?!

A Memorial Day Pool Party!

My favorite neighbors have had their backyard under construction for the [...]

May 5th, 2009 |

Decorate with Lanterns

Looking for the perfect accessory to update your home this Spring?!  Look no further….the hottest accessory out there is the lantern.  Used both inside and out, lanterns add a touch of style by day and a stunning glow by night to any room.  Perfect for outdoor entertaining, you can get so creative with these!

April 28th, 2009 |

Napkin of the Week: White!

This week, I thought I should focus on the most common and readily available napkin – the crisp, white napkin.  Used for centuries, a white napkin has graced many dinner tables – both casual and formal.  You can fold it different ways, tie it with different ribbons, even lay a seasonal bloom gently on [...]

April 28th, 2009 |

The Power of White

If you are a frequent entertainer – this is probably old news for you!

I am a firm believer in having a collection of beautiful white dishes and serving pieces.  Not only do they highlight the food you are serving – but you can change the look of your table or party in [...]

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