If you like to change your table settings each season and scour Pinterest for holiday tabletop decor inspiration like me, this post is for you. I’ve done the work for you with these 6 beautiful tablescapes – one of which is sure to match your style, or whatever theme you choose this year! I’ve even given some tips on how…
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A Nordic Christmas Celebration: Our Office Holiday Party
There’s something so appealing about the way people in Northern Europe decorate for the holidays. It’s elegantly minimalist, yet still festive. For my husband’s office party, I knew I wanted to capture this feeling, so I recreated my own modern Scandinavian setting with a Nordic Christmas to remember. Setting a Nordic scene My friend, Natalie, of Pretty Paper Club, is…
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Holiday Hostess Gifts You’ll Want to Keep for Yourself
Do you ever find yourself scrambling for a last-minute hostess gift during the holidays? It happened to me year after year, so after a couple decades of scrambling, I got organized and pared down to a few nice gifts that can work for just about anyone. Whether it’s a neighbor, friend, teacher, party hostess, or caregiver, I try to find…
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Turkey Day Shake-Up: Mixing in Modern Thanksgiving Side Dishes
About three years ago, I was inspired by something (maybe a TV cooking segment, maybe a magazine, I can’t remember!) to try new side dish recipes for Thanksgiving. It felt risky to bring unexpected dishes to the traditional spread of a holiday centered around food. I didn’t mess with the turkey or Great-Grandma’s gravy recipe that’s been a staple for…
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Unexpected Thanksgiving Decor: Neutral is the New Orange
Fall is traditionally bursting with classic colors of the season: rust, deep reds, plums, and rich yellows. These are the gorgeous shades of changing leaves that signal the start of crisp weather and the holidays ahead. I typically bring these colors into our home during this season, however, this year, I wanted to try something different and unexpected for my…
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