How to commemorate the senior year of one of your children with a special event that involves both their friends and their parents? I can’t think of anything more memorable than a Mother/Son Friendsgiving! Of course, it could be a Mother/Daughter or Father/Son gathering, or whatever combination works for you, but any way you organize ... Read More about A Sentimental Mother/Son Friendsgiving Dinner

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I’m always looking for inspiration when it comes to setting holiday tables. Sometimes it’s a certain floral arrangement that inspires me, sometimes it’s a color palette and sometimes it’s a vintage entertaining piece that I want to incorporate into my tablescape. This year, I wanted to be able to use my DIY fabric charger plates ... Read More about My Unique Thanksgiving Table: Blue, White & Straw

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One of my most requested recipes for fall and winter is this incredible roasted brussel sprout salad which combines the best seasonal veggies like brussel sprouts and butternut squash with other ingredients for a dish that is satisfying enough for a meal, yet equally qualified for a elegant Thanksgiving side dish. The ingredients get layered ... Read More about Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad with Maple Balsamic Glaze

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Can you believe that Thanksgiving is only about 6 weeks away? Have you started planning your table decor yet? Maybe not, but for decor geeks like me, I’m always looking for ways to plan ahead and take one thing off my list so I can focus on what really matters: my guests. The inspiration for ... Read More about Time to Plan Thanksgiving: A Purple Table Idea

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Summer is the perfect season to take advantage of nature’s abundance of berries – which is why a few of my friends and I have put together the best summer berry recipes below, including this mini blackberry cobbler recipe from me! Whether you pick the berries yourself, buy them from your local farmer’s market, or ... Read More about Best Summer Berry Recipes: Mini Blackberry Cobbler

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With summer gardens full of life and home cooking on the rise, it’s easy to get lost in the abundance that nature provides and it couldn’t be a better time to make your own fresh herb butter. It’s really very simple and doesn’t require a lot of effort – only a little bit of pre-planning ... Read More about How to Make Fresh Herb Butter

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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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It’s unmistakable and readily identifiable – buffalo check – large squares of alternating colors in a plaid pattern. Classic and causal, this print is a mainstay in the fabric world of decor, mostly because it’s so versatile and exudes a country farmhouse vibe (aka Magnolia Farms style) that is still popular in many homes throughout ... Read More about Buffalo Check Fall Table

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I love color. I really do. But sometimes, I want a light, fresh palette – something that is calming, soothing and peaceful. This doesn’t have to mean boring, however, if you incorporate different patterns and textures into your decor scheme. Walking into several home decor stores recently confirmed that I’m not alone with this train ... Read More about White Fall Table: Neutral Pumpkin Decor

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You know that time of year in between summer and fall, when you’re tired of summer decor, but not quite ready to put out your leaves and pumpkins? It can be a bit challenging to get into the spirit of a new season especially if you live in a hot climate, like I do, and ... Read More about Green and Orange Table : In Between Summer and Fall

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