Romantic Accent Plates for Valentine’s Day
I started taking out a mix of old and new plates with soft pink patterns in preparation for my Valentine’s …
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Perfect Match
Earlier this month, I featured my favorite blue china pieces-one of which was this cobalt serving plate from Coalport- Made …
Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast – It’s Heavenly!
My mom has been serving overnight house guests this breakfast casserole for years. It’s perfect for company because you can …
Red Hot Tabletop
In 1930, Emily Post wrote, “In its brightest tones, red is the most brilliant, stimulating, and approaching of all the …
Creative Centerpiece Idea: The Blumebox
My mother-in-law introduced me to this really neat product. She chose Blumebox for the centerpieces at both my rehearsal dinner …
Asian Inspired
With the Chinese New Year around the corner, I thought it would be a perfect time to take out my …
Colorful Tablescape to Brighten a Cold Winter Day
This tablescape is for a brunch I am hosting. Being that this is one of the coldest days we have …
The Perfect Limoges Platter for a Ladies Luncheon
When I found this Limoges platter a few years ago at Grand Bazaar Antiques I envisioned using it for a …
Cranberry Delight Cream Cheese Spread
Source: my mother-in-law This is an easy appetizer spread to serve with crackers. It is also nice for breakfast on …
Belissimo! Two of my favorite Italian Recipes
Looking for a terrific Italian dinner and dessert? Check out these tried and true recipes: a great shrimp entree and …