Painting with Needle and Thread
Have you ever looked at a table setting in a magazine and thought I want that? For me it isn’t […]
Category: Tablescapes
Lasting Gifts and Distant Memories
It was December of 1972, my grandparents were staying with us for an extended period of time because of medical […]
The Tale of Two Wooden Boxes
When last I left you I had teased you with the introduction of a new to me box on the […]
Auditioning the Thanksgiving Table
As I prepare for Thanksgiving I am auditioning the table scape. As per usual it is trial and error. I […]
Thanksgiving Dining Ideas
I thought it might be helpful with Thanksgiving coming up to give you some fun ideas for a lovely dining […]
Questers Dining Table
About a year ago I was asked to visit a Questers group. What is Questers? It is an organization founded […]
Using Dishes as Art in Your Home
If you’ve been with me for awhile you know I have a love affair with dishes. Of course I love […]
The Wind and The Tale of Four Sterling Silver Patterns
Is anybody out their tired of the wind? The wind howling, blowing thru your hair (straight up), combing thru said […]
Table for 6 – Easter Brunch
As we are slowly moving forward with our lower level powder room we had to pause, clean up the mess […]
BRING ON SPRING! The Process…
If you’ve been here for a while you know that I really only decorate for Christmas but I am constantly […]
A Table of Favorites
I set this table last year about this time with the intention of sharing it here on the blog and […]
Christmas Views and Sweet Surprises
Now that the wrapping paper has been tossed, the ribbon carefully salvaged and a breath taken it is time for […]
Christmas Candle Light Tour
Well there are just two more sleeps until Christmas. Last evening my daughter and I had a memorable evening. We […]
Enter Christmas
There once was a boy who loved to build. Using his hands was always the thing that kept him going. […]
Best Laid Plans for 8 – NOT!
Ok just a quick post. As if you haven’t had enough of Thanksgiving Tables there is just one more. Remember […]
Creating Room Where There Is None
My home is small. I do have an eat-in kitchen but not large enough to accommodate a Thanksgiving crowd for […]
Easing into Fall
It is such a lovely morning out here on the deck. It occurs to me that I should have a […]
18th Annual Lauritzen Gardens Antique Show
I promised a post on antiquing in Okoboji which I will get back to. But first I wanted to give […]
The Timeless Appeal of Ralph Lauren
An interesting question came up in the Decorating Panel on Facebook. Does anyone still decorate in that Ralph Lauren English […]
Mother’s Day Table
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here to share my Thursday. Mother’s Day was a very chilly day here, after overnight storms […]
Easter Table For Three
Just a quick post today to wish everyone a Happy Easter. We will be celebrating at my daughters home with […]
Just a Wednesday Tablescape
It’s sunny outside, the temperatures are mild, and it’s March in Nebraska. That means this whisper of spring can come […]
Going Against the Grain / Design Trends
Can good design still be good design if it isn’t the flavor of the moment? When clients ask me what […]
Living Room Christmas Tour
Welcome to my Living Room. I gave a glimpse of the Welsh Cupboard so here is the rest of the […]
A Table for Two
Well like everyone this is not the table I planned to set for Thanksgiving but after much discussion and pondering […]
