Some of our favorite things for an elegant and stylish Valentine’s Day: pretty table cloth, Pomegranate; Vintage Ralph Lauren Plate, Replacements.com; Romantic period film, Bright Star; Whimsical fabric, Menagerie by Schumacher; Romantic Poets book set, Everyman’s Library Edition; Beautiful bathroom for a long soak in the tub, Rose Uniacke Design; Sweater, Francis Valentine; Tulips (instead […]
For most of us, this Mother’s Day will be unlike any other we have ever celebrated. We won’t be doing the things that we usually do, like traveling, visiting, gathering, or entertaining. In the world of social distancing our tables are smaller and less crowded, but they can still be pretty. So, the four of […]
Let’s face it New Year’s Eve is the most glamorous and elegant of holidays. So the thought of staying home, even for us die-hard homebodies, can feel a bit deflating. On the other hand, there is the over-hype and the noise and crowds and the hangovers that can be avoided by choosing the less adventurous […]
I’m having my hair done (we are all wearing festive shiny silver foil on our heads), and the chatter is about holiday preparations (how far we are and what we love and do not love about this week before Christmas). Two young ladies get into a spirited discussion about gift wrapping. One is all for […]
With Easter just a little over a week away, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite things to make and see and do and just enjoy this special time of year. Brunch: A favorite thing for sure. I like the casual elegance of brunch (make it a buffet and it’s even easier). Martha […]
Elegant Country Style 