Packing a picnic basket properly is essential to maximize space and to protect from any spills or breaks. Depending on each individual basket here are a few pointers to keep you on track. Packing a Picnic Bakset: 15 Helpful Hints • If possible, use multiple baskets. Separate items such as dinnerware, linens, and glassware from food…Continue Reading “How to Pack a Picnic Basket”
The official heralding holiday synonymous with the first golden days of summer. Memorial Day is America’s holiday. Whether gathered by a body of water or celebrating with friends at home; assembling a stellar patriotic picnic that’s heavy on the traditional red, white, and blue is super easy. The real inspiration behind this party is the…Continue Reading “Memorial Day Picnic”
Summer refreshment needs to be portable and easy to clean-up in between dips in the pool or walks on the beach. Classic juice bottles are the answer to all of those little things, and with a hot glue gun can be made all your own. Embellishments like vintage buttons, sticker monograms, or themed images look…Continue Reading “Summer Juice Bottles”
Give mom what she really wants this Mother’s Day by hosting a beautiful, and tasty brunch in her honor. Nothing says I love you like spending some quality time over Red Velvet Waffles with a cream cheese glaze amidst an opulent tablescape set with a mix of heirloom china. Formal and informal pieces intermix with conversation…Continue Reading “Red Velvet Waffles”
A Cinco De Mayo tablescape is perhaps one of the most fun to create. The month of May is just loaded with so many great occasions to celebrate. In my opinion, May is the initial start to summer; and that means sharing some refreshing cocktails outdoors with friends, and of course, some great food. Cinco…Continue Reading “Cinco de Mayo Fiesta”
As you all know, I love an unconventional way of decorating Easter Eggs. Especially when that medium involves vintage newsprint. I love the time-worn, golden color and the small typeface of the lettering. From old newspapers to the pages of tattered books, any newsprint you have on hand will work beautifully. And no well-deserved newsprint…Continue Reading “Newsprint Easter Eggs”
Take a hop back in time and celebrate Easter with some vintage inspiration. By revisiting some family heirlooms, your Easter or spring party table will evoke memories of a bygone era, when pastels and patterns of vivid color were all the rage. While reorganizing a spare closet a few weeks ago, I came across an almost…Continue Reading “Easter Tablescaping”
A boring dessert is for the birds. For your next Spring party, create a mini butterscotch birds nest, laden with delicate cake eggs that are chocolate covered in just the right shade of Robin’s Egg Blue. Since most of the components are pre-packaged, whipping them up is a cinch. Which leaves plenty of time for…Continue Reading “Butterscotch Bird’s Nest”
Make sure your table is set not only with fabulous food this Easter, but also lots of bright pastels, cheery spring blossoms, and of course, a bunny or two. The real star of my Easter table may also be the cheesiest. I came across this vintage table cloth loaded with fuzzy bunnies, baby chicks, and…Continue Reading “Eggcellent Easter Table”
One product of any renovation is an abundance of sawdust. Depending on the cut there are even varying grades of sawdust from fine to heavily grainy. After much deliberation on what exactly to do with all of this “dust”, I finally settled on a bit of Easter decor. I love the contrast of the golden…Continue Reading “Sawdust Eggs”