My Christmas Wish: Embracing Joy & Love
Hello, dear friends! As the Christmas season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the true meaning of this magical time of year. It's not just about the beautiful decorations, the delicious meals, or the presents under the tree. Christmas, at its heart, is about embracing joy, love, and the warmth of togetherness. Today, I want to
Gracious Gift Giving & Receiving
During the Holiday Season, with all the giving and receiving of gifts, it is so important to practice graciousness: having or showing courtesy, kindness, politeness, and compassion. It seems, oftentimes now, that graciousness has fallen by the wayside as if it were something that has gone out of style. It seems to be a lost practice,
Pink and Turquoise Tea for Two
If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know that I absolutely love to create a beautiful table…. And that I love tea! A few weeks ago I was inspired by a gorgeous vintage tablecloth I have to create a pink and turquoise tea setting. I found some beautiful flowers at the grocery store
K.I.S.S. 4th of July Buffet Tablescape
I am a firm believer in Keeping It Simple Sweetie! Especially when entertaining! Now, of course, I love to bring out my beautiful dishes, crystal & silver for some occasions, BUT
Red, White and Blooms 4th of July Table
Don’t you just LOVE summertime?! I am savoring the beautiful sunny days and family gatherings! The 4th of July is always a special time of celebration for me. It was right around 4th of July, 1975, that I met my husband, that sure produced some FIREWORKS ?!!! I also love that we get to celebrate Independence Day in
Kathleen’s Tried & True WOW Factor! Entertaining Inspiration
Pulling some entertaining inspiration from my archives today! I’m sharing my Tried & True WOW Factor for Entertaining! My Floating Tabletop! What I love about this is that it is SO EASY!!! And VERSATILE and ELEGANT! Once you try it you’ll be looking for opportunities to use it again and again! In fact, this is the PERFECT
Kathleen’s Favorite Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is just around the corner! Already! Seems like just yesterday it was Christmas, doesn't it?! Or is that just me? Mother's Day should never, ever be all about the gift, it should be about expressing your love, whatever way that is for YOU & your mom, or step-mom, or "like a mom". If you do
Florals, Bunnies and Pink Chicks Easter Tablescape
Happy Spring!!! Don’t you just LOVE this time of year! There’s new life everywhere! Birds are singing, buds are blooming, the days here in central PA are getting warmer and it’s still light out at 6:30 in the evening! YAY! I had so much fun putting this tablescape together the other day! It’s been awhile since I’ve set
Love is in the Air!
February is one of my favorite months! Mostly because it is the “Month of LOVE”! Valentine’s Day has always been my 2nd favorite holiday, Christmas being the 1st! There’s just something about a day dedicated to LOVE that just stirs up the Romantic Soul in me! I’ve taken it a step further and look at February
A Real Holiday Treat!
HAPPY DECEMBER! Can you believe there are only about 16 more days till Christmas? Are you like me and still have a lot to do?! I have had a very unusual last 5 months which have put me a little behind with my preparations! Since August I have been helping my Prince in his business (really
