I fell in love with apothecary jars when I was planning our wedding back in 2009. I needed to buy supplies for the 18-foot-long, sweet table we planned to feature at our reception, and I found that apothecary jars were the perfect vessels to hold candy. You may be wondering what exactly an apothecary jar …
We were having some friends over for a get-together and I wanted to make something healthy, but at the same time fancy. Of course! I was leaning towards a vegetable platter since I was striving for something nutritious, but the thought of a standard veggie platter was not giving me the wow factor. My goal …
Peonies are a very popular flower, especially in the springtime. Because of their bowl-like shape peonies are a great option for wedding bouquets, centerpieces and home decor accents because they give off a full lush look. They are so lovely and can make any setting look elegant because of their soft feminine appearance. This beautiful, …
When people come over to my home, they frequently ask about the soap I keep in my bathrooms. They always comment on how wonderful it smells and how it makes their hands feel. In addition, they mention how much they love the look of the soap dispenser. It looks very fancy and high end. If …
When I was planning my son’s baptism celebration in 2021, I asked my twin sister what she thought I should serve our guests. My twin sister, a huge fan of Master Chef, recommended I make a classic croquembouche to wow everyone! I had no clue what a croquembouche was but was definitely interested in the …
Are you looking for a stylish way to keep track of small items in your home? Or trying to come up with a fashionable approach to display certain smaller objects? Items like jewelry, medication, keys, coins, business cards, little soaps, candy, etc. Then a trinket dish may be just the ticket! I’m a huge fan …
For a hashtag tour I created this elegant spring masterpiece. It looks over the top luxurious, like it could be something taken right out of the Ritz-Carlton or maybe from the show Bridgerton. But it wasn’t, I created it myself with items I already had in my home. The only items I bought were fruit …
Are looking to deck out your home for spring, but at the same time up the elegance factor? If so, cherry blossoms and chinoiserie will do the trick! This spring I styled my foyer buffet with a chinoiserie ginger jar filled with cherry blossoms. It looked very classy and sophisticated. The blue and white chinoiserie …
When my son was about to turn three, I could see that he was really making the transition from toddlerhood to a preschool age child. He had more of a sense of self in the world, was fixated on imaginary things and interested in playing make-believe. He was into monsters, unicorns, gnomes, talking animals, cartoon …
When February is over and March arrives, we suddenly see shamrocks, leprechauns, rainbows and shades of green everywhere. Everyone is ready for spring and geared up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17th! St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of …
