Now that the days of summer are numbered, I’m looking forward to all that fall has to offer and a woodland road trip is at the top of my list. I’m craving the adventure of outdoor picnics, trips to Northern Arizona, fall florals in vibrant, richer hues, and cozy home decor! Fall is a dream. ... Read More about Woodland Road Trip: A Great Way to Welcome Fall

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I love entertaining and hosting guests at my home – but in 2020 entertaining has looked quite different. I’ve been finding new, creative ways to entertain in the past few months, transitioning from only “hosting” my immediate family of 5, to kicking off our beloved Grandma Dinners again just a few weeks ago. I am ... Read More about The New Micro Event Trend: A Modern Tea Party

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One of the traditions in my family, since I was a child, is allowing the birthday girl or boy to choose their party theme and menu. So when my daughter had a milestone birthday this summer, right in the middle of COVID, she requested a tropical birthday party with a Hawaiian-inspired menu. Normally, it would ... Read More about Tropical Birthday Party: Hawaiian-Inspired

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Living here in Arizona, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by beautiful cactus and succulents and having grown up here, it’s something I have become accustomed to. I still love bringing it indoors, however, so when I set out to create the perfect desert decor, I knew I had to incorporate them into my ... Read More about Succulent Plant Table: Perfect Desert Decor

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Whenever I’m planning table decor, no matter the season, holiday or event, I like to stick to a color theme – this becomes my foundation for everything and I’m able to work around the schematic to choose everything from linens, plates, florals and favors. For this beautiful table setting, I chose blush, coral and violet ... Read More about Beautiful Table Setting: Blush, Coral and Violet

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When the temperatures start to heat up here in Phoenix, and summer is around the corner, it seems there is an entertaining theme that always becomes popular again: tropical table decor! So, it was no surprise when I saw this fantastic dinnerware collection featuring regal peacocks and floral motifs in the perfect blue and green ... Read More about Tropical Table Decor: Peacocks and Florals

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How I love a beautiful, perfectly-proportioned, fresh floral bouquet on my table, kitchen island and entry hall table! I’ve gathered some of my favorite DIY Spring flower arrangements, and trust me, I’m anything but a professional florist. But I know how to make these pretty centerpieces at home, using grocery store bought flowers and vases ... Read More about Spring Flowers: Tips for DIY Arrangements

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When I selected a theme for my Mother’s Day table, I wanted it to feel feminine and soft – an homage to my mom and my mother-in-law – but with bold accents and details to represent their resilience and strength. I chose a pink and green table with spring-inspired rose motifs and time-honored Greek-key borders. ... Read More about Pink and Green Table: Spring Rose Motifs

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When the weather is nice here in Phoenix, I take every opportunity to dine outside and because we are fortunate enough to have great weather nine months out of the year, you can bet we dine alfresco quite a bit. One of my favorite places in my backyard is the garden, so I set up ... Read More about Purple and Blue Table: Dinner in the Garden

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It’s hard to imagine Easter without bunnies, much less tulips and eggs but here’s one of my Easter table ideas that elevates traditional decor by using mixed pastels and backyard florals for sophisticated decor that still feels festive. We usually host a large crowd for Easter every year, but this celebration will be a little ... Read More about Easter Table Ideas and Blog Hop

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