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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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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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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Living in Arizona, our warm and sunny climate allows us to enjoy all kinds of citrus during the winter. Many homes here in Phoenix plant trees like lemons, grapefruit, oranges, limes and tangelos right in their backyard. We’re fortunate enough to have a few of these mature trees at our house – what better way ... Read More about Fresh Citrus Table: Crisp Navy and Bright Fruit

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There’s something so reassuring and comforting about seeing familiar colors and patterns, especially during the holidays. I set out to invoke those nostalgic feelings when I designed this classic red and green Christmas table with the help of my friends at Vietri. To shop this gold rimmed place setting, click any photo here: I first ... Read More about Red & Green Classic Christmas Table

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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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Nothing says French Country Decor quite like the yellows and blues that you find in the Provençal villages in the South of France. I’ve been lucky enough to visit this region several times and each time is better than the last. There are linen and fabric stores everywhere lining the narrow, cobbled streets in towns ... Read More about French Country Decor: Yellow & Blue Summer Table

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Finally! Summer is here and we can entertain poolside and enjoy time with family and friends outdoors in our backyard! It gets pretty hot here in Arizona, but almost everyone has a pool to dive into and we do as much cooking and grilling outside as we can, which helps keep our indoor kitchens cool. ... Read More about Poolside Entertaining: Summer Patio Ideas

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Why wouldn’t you bring your formal dining chairs outside for an elegant dinner on the lawn? They shouldn’t be confined to inside of the house only. That’s exactly what I did with this coral and lime table and my guests loved it! It was unexpected, unique and different than any dinner party I had ever ... Read More about Coral and Lime Table: Dinner on the Lawn

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