Skip The Frills.
Anyone else frequently conjure up fantasies of gathering your friends and family for a beautiful meal and some fun, but feel overwhelmed...
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Lifestyle, Entertaining, Food, Tables, Dining
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The Impact of A Charger.
Chargers are to your place settings what a frame is to art. They enhance your tablescape and make even the simplest meal special....
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Gram's Vanilla Pound Cake.
This moist, delicious pound cake is great on its own, and is also a great basic to add your own twists and toppings to. Its soft crumb...
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Sausage Brussels Bake w/Maple Mustard Drizzle.
My husband and I used to visit an amazing German restaurant near our home in Michigan. One of my favorite things to order was a selection...
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Cranberry Curd Praline Shortbread Bars.
Well, I made the Cranberry Curd yesterday. Simple and tart and delicious! My husband, Doc, sample it on an English muffin... yummm. Today...
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Slow Cook Chicken Pot Pies.
Chicken pot pie... the ultimate comfort food. A creamy, flavorful filling of chicken & veggies with a crispy, flakey phyllo pastry...
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Cranberry Curd.
It's that time of the year... cranberry time. The holidays where cranberries are a part of the season in so many ways. Cranberry sauce at...
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Jewel Toned Accents.
6 Ideas To Inspire You To Add Jewel Tones To Your Tables. There are many ways to include deep, rich color in your tablescape to make it...
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Lane Cake.
I can't even remember the first time I made a Lane Cake, but it was many years ago. I was somewhere in my early teens, and my Mom loved...
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5 Ideas For A Beautiful Modern White-ish Table.
Think white is just for weddings and special occasions? Think again. Clean modern simplicity is always a win, whether it's the finished...
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Best! Semi-Homemade Banana Bread.
Who doesn't love warm banana bread slathered in butter. I do! Especially when sprinkled with a pinch of finishing salt! Unfortunately,...
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Yummy Granola.
This is the best granola EVER! Maybe you've heard that before. Maybe granola seems too complicated and not worth the effort when there...
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Strawberry Freezer Jam.
I recently picked up some strawberries at the market. I bought way more than we could eat before they expired. But, they were absolutely...
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Mulling Spice Quick Pickled Veggies.
Those leftover veggies that are still good and crunchy, but you're just done with them for now... Instead of letting them go soft or...
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Easy and Delicious Warm Egg Salad.
Egg salad... on brioche... on a crostini... on a celery stalk... on another egg, a.k.a. deviled eggs. There are a zillion recipes, but...
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Silky, Sweet, Tangy Lemon Curd.
OH MY GOODNESS! There really is nothing like the luscious taste of fresh lemon curd. It's the tang. It's the texture. It's the perfect...
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Blueberry & Lemon Curd Breakfast Trifle.
This breakfast trifle is yummy, tangy, sweet, gooey, crunchy perfection!! It was super easy to make, and felt like a real accomplishment...
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The Proverbial Cheese Board.
There is a lot of conventional wisdom out there from experts and otherwise on the topic of creating a great cheese board. I confess, I am...
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Mixed Place Settings.
Mixed up, mixed and matched, mismatched... There is not much that adds more personality to a table than a mash-up place setting. Contrary...
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Sparkling Clean Glassware & Cutlery.
I know... this may seem like a no-brainer, but it's one of those so-simple things that are incredibly important to the big picture. It's...
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Pedestals, Stands, & Footed Things.
Nothing adds dimension to a table like elevated things. Not only do they add height and dimension, but they bring a whimsical feel to...
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At Least One Vintage or Vintage Inspired Item.
Vintage pieces on your table add personality and appeal. Even with a modern tablescape, a vintage piece can up your game. Use as a...
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DIY Black & White Place Cards and Cuisine Labels.
Place Cards & Cuisine Labels are such an easy way to help guests maneuver effortlessly through a food table and then find their place at...
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A Simple Strip Of Fabric.
A simple length of fabric... Solid... striped... checked... printed... textured or smooth... silky, gauzy, drippy, drapey... every...
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Terra Cotta Pots.
Anyone who knows me knows that I love the rustic! I love an elegant table made approachable by a touch of arcadian simplicity, and terra...
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Add Dimension With A Book Stack.
You know that feeling you get when you have a free afternoon and you walk into a book store? Or when you spot a book and the cover is...
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The Ever Important Candle... or Few.
Is there really anything more that can be said about the addition of candle(s) to your gathering and tables? If so, it probably wouldn't...
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Foraging For Natural Elements.
There is an unmatched artistry inherent in natural elements. Flowers are the obvious go-to, but there are countless other simple choices...
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Simply Add A Cloche.
Another "So Simple" suggestion to make your table(s) amazing... Simply add a cloche to a floral or art element, cheese tray, dessert, or...
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Jars... Clear Glass Jars.
I'm a clear glass jar saver. Not all jars, but close. I can't help myself. It's the way a sparkling clear glass jar reflects the light...
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Textural Neutrals - The Supporting Cast.
I often begin creating a table by covering it with a beautifully textured soft linen or cotton tablecloth in a neutral color. Here's...
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3 Ways To Add Fresh Fruit To The Table.
One of the easiest ways to bring visual impact to a table is to add fresh fruit. Here are 3 easy ways to include it.
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Fresh Flowers On Your Table.
Fresh flowers and an interesting anything to put them in... rustic or elegant... one of the favored elements of a beautiful table...
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DIY Rotating Condiment Centerpiece.
We created this centerpiece for a charcuterie table for about 40 people. The guests were fascinated with this condiment centerpiece, and...
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