Have you ever heard of anyone who was thankful for a plumbing leak? Neither had I, until it happened to me. Yes, it was a total mess and an inconvenience to be down one bathroom for all of our kids (three teenagers sharing one bathroom was a bit tight), but it gave us the chance to remodel from top to…
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Mediterranean-Inspired Dinner Party: Blues, Whites and Earthy Neutrals
Looking back on photos from a family trip to Capri a few summers ago, I was inspired to host an alfresco dinner party at home that captured those amazing moments we had in Italy. Using tones of blue and white and incorporating earthy neutrals, like wicker and seagrass along with lots of olive branches, I created this Mediterranean-inspired dinner party….
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Prettiest Mimosa Bar with Frosted Berry Garnishes
Need a fun self-serve bar for your next party, shower or brunch? Here’s how to create the prettiest mimosa bar with frosty berry garnishes – your guest will swoon. The best part – this will only take you minutes to set up! The Mimosa Bar Cart I borrowed this cart from a friend, but they are so many cute ones…
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This is Your Easter Table: Pastels, Prints, Flowers and Cabbage
Now that my kids are older, I seem to have adapted my holiday decor so that it isn’t confined to a particular day, but more of a season. For example, I haven’t used a bunny for an Easter table, a ghost for Halloween or Santa Claus for Christmas in a really long time. Rather, I will use tulips for Spring…
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A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Weekend Brunch
I love to entertain. Whether it’s family, friends or a combination of both, just the idea of being able to host people at my home inspires my creative soul and feeds my need to nourish. Brunch is one of my favorite meals to host – and while it’s not breakfast, and it’s not lunch, there’s always something for everyone at…
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