A Simple Easter Tablescape with Bunny Toile Plates

Easter comes a bit early this year – it’ll be here in just three weeks!  In fact, the children in our community start their spring break this week. So I thought today I’d share my plans for a simple Easter tablescape using the bunny toile plates I’ve had for years.  I’m using mostly things I […]

A Simple November Home Reset for a Low-Stress Holiday Season

I am finally allowing the Christmas season to creep in and nudge out November. Darn it. Am I the only person who doesn’t love Christmas? I cannot possibly be. But in the spirit of festivity, I like to do “Christmas Lite.” What’s the commercial? Great taste, less filling? Yes, that’s what I’m going for here. […]

A Simple Thanksgiving Table for Three

Are you anything like me? I mean the part of me who is nowhere near ready for Christmas? The part who doesn’t want to hear any carols or see trees or buy stuff? I do have a bit of Grinch in me, but right now, I want to keep it slow and just enjoy autumn […]

Cozy Soup Night Gathering

A magical night of good friends, beautiful wine and delicious homemade soups! What could be better? Well, if I didn’t have to do any of the work would be better. But what would be worse? The worst would be that I wasn’t at the gathering! My friend Julie (who recently moved to Oregon) hosted her […]