Summer is made for alfresco dining! What’s even more enjoyable this time of year is finding ways to celebrate with a small, intimate group of friends outdoors and create a memorable experience. That’s why when Yankee Candle came to me (full disclosure, I am a Yankee Candle Ambassador) with their new Signature Collection, I knew ... Read More about Garden Tea Party with a Flavored Iced Tea Bar

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I knew I was meant to entertain when I began collecting dishes in high school. This particular set of hand-painted pottery on this Italian table started as one plate over 30 years ago and had been growing slowly ever since. I absolutely love how this looks on my dining table – not one pattern is ... Read More about A Dreamy Italian Table: My Authentic Dinnerware Collection

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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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One of my favorite memories as a child was going to the local shopping mall, which was super glamorous at the time, and having a frothy, refreshing Orange Julius drink at the food court. I had to beg my mom, and every once in a while, she would cave into the super sugary, but oh-so-yummy ... Read More about Orange Julius Remake – The Healthy Version

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For me, a table setting is really a way to express my creativity and invoke a certain mood or vibe – and I love that I get to share this creative outlet with my family and friends as they are almost always the recipients of my artistic pursuits. This is especially evident during the holidays, ... Read More about Purple Thanksgiving Table: Wheat Stalks and Glam

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Sometimes all you need to make a table setting extra special is one unique element, and this table is a perfect example. I used everything I already had in my entertaining arsenal for this elegant farmhouse table, but added farm animal accent plates from an artist who specializes in whimsical animal decor. Shop the table ... Read More about Elegant Farmhouse Table: Whimsical Animal 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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You’re invited on a Napa estate home tour: The Cardinale Winery estate guest house – our weekend retreat on a recent trip to Napa Valley. The estate house sits just below the winery in St. Helena and is decorated by some of the greatest interior design talents in the Bay Area. This sprawling estate was ... Read More about Napa Estate Home Tour: The Cardinale Winery Guest House

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After hosting over a few dozen dinner parties, sometimes it’s hard to come up with a unique theme for each one. I’ve been inspired by a color, a pattern, a decor style, an era of time or a particular country. For my husband’s office party this year, the food was my muse – I knew ... Read More about Elegant Italian Holiday Dinner Party

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I’ve always found the weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving a confusing time to decorate. You’re past the black, orange and purple, but not quite to the turkey decorating stage, and you’re definitely not thinking of dragging out the Christmas decor. Enter my transitional Fall table using heirloom yellow and green squash. For me, sometimes it ... Read More about Transitional Fall Table: Using Heirloom Yellow & Green Squash

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