I couldn't resist sharing all these wonderful ideas for decorating your outdoor areas with pumpkins. If these images don't inspire you, you need a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice latte, a sunny but chilly autumn day, and a sprinkling of fairy decorating dust (although the latte alone may do it!). Enjoy and then go load up on some pumpkins!Photos from Southern Living, Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens … [Read more...]
September To-Dos: Inspect and Refresh!
September 14, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
I always think of September as not-quite-fall: more of a transistion month. And it's the perfect time to get your game face on for holiday decorating and entertaining (yes, it's right around the corner!) without going whole hog. Here's a few tips from my own To-Do list this month.Inspect all of your outdoor pots or containers, patio furniture, and outdoor dinnerware. Will they be good for next season or is it time to … [Read more...]
Transition Your Containers
August 30, 2010 by · 2 Comments
September is looming and it's just a tad cooler outside. Just a tad. I realized this weekend that the containers on my back deck that I so lovingly planted and watered at the end of spring really took a beating this summer in the 95+ degree heat (for weeks on end) and my own shameful neglect. But my budget is stretched from back-to-school, and it's too early for pansies, so what's a girl to do? Start … [Read more...]
Beautiful Hamptons Tablescape
July 27, 2010 by · 3 Comments
These gorgeous images came to me via One Kings Lane's Facebook page, but I had to share! A beautiful tablescape sets the tone for your party and makes your guests feel special. These tables were for a luncheon hosted by One Kings Lane at the 2010 Hamptons Designer Showhouse. Created by Geoffrey Ross (of Dransfield and Ross) and Hillary Thomas (Hillary Thomas Designs) these gems are the perfect illustration of attention to detail … [Read more...]
Hydrangea Heaven
July 26, 2010 by · 1 Comment
This summer is the first in several years that my hydrangeas actually bloomed. I suppose years of the South's drought kept them in hiding, even though I managed to keep the foliage alive. But the right amount of water and dappled sunlight revived them-- blooms and all-- late this spring. I had almost forgotten how much I adore their delicate colorful showpieces! I clipped several along the way to brighten my kitchen … [Read more...]
Happiness Is… my Elle Decor newsletter in my inbox
July 22, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Elle Decor has one of the best e-newsletters around... and lord knows, I get plenty in my inbox. They just seem to pick the most lucious, enticing photographs and stories highlighting chic decor around the world, design and redesign tips, favorite new decorative accessories, even home and garden ideas. For the creative spirit, it is pure happiness to open it up each week.This week's bliss? Dennis Basso's Hamptons escape. Can't … [Read more...]
Beach House Bliss
June 25, 2010 by · 2 Comments
Since we're rolling into another hot, hot, HOT weekend, I thought I'd send some cool images your way to contemplate. View the entire selection at Elle Decor! photos by William Waldron, Roger Davies, and Karen Radkai … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week: Take It Outside!
May 17, 2010 by · Leave a Comment
Before it gets too hot, dine al fresco with your family! You don't need a special occasion to set a pretty table outdoors. Use a potted plant or two as your centerpiece and pull out the stops: placemats, napkins, glassware (or deckware). Pieces you already own will take on new life in an outdoor setting! Mix and match your dinnerware to have some fun, but keep it simple so you can enjoy the scenery and the … [Read more...]
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