Place Mat Table Runner, Part I
I was so pleased with look of my exotic elephant table linens today that I dashed back to the store to purchase the matching runner for everyday use … but someone had bought… Read More
Monthly Archive: March, 2012
Reusable Napkin Rings
Today I found myself thinking of two previous posts on napkin rings that I have done: Festively Green Napkin Rings & DIY Valentine-Themed Napkin Rings. These personalized napkin rings would be easy to… Read More
So Long, Tomato Dream
Each year, I eagerly buy a slew of flowers, several herbs, and a few tomato plants at the local nursery for seasonal gardening. Then, I cheerily drive home, humming excitedly as I think… Read More
Pineapple Ice Cream
Whenever I think of pineapple, I think of Taboo. You know, the game where you have to get your partner to guess certain words from cards and there are words you cannot say?… Read More
Worldly Table Linens and Stylish Tables in General…
The other day, I might have been shopping, and I might have seen this tablecloth and matching napkins, and I might have bought them in preparation for a stylish dinner that I haven’t… Read More
Drinking Chocolate?
Tonight I bought a canister of drinking chocolate for the first time at the store, and brought it home to sample. Drinking chocolate is a bit like hot cocoa, but thicker and richer.… Read More
How to Clean a Juice or Wine Stain From Granite
I’m certainly not an expert when it comes to granite, but I can say from experience that a simple poultice of dishwashing soap and all-purpose flour will remove set-in stains like boozy cranberry… Read More
Place Card Primer: Lovely Little Lambs
If you happened by the blog yesterday, I wrote about the lack of lamb decor for Spring, the post was called Where Are The Lambs? I just adore these furry little creatures, so… Read More
Holy Mole!
This evening, I planned to try mole (pronounced moh-lay), and blog about it here. If you have never tried mole, it is a reddish-brown Mexican sauce known for its many ingredients, including chocolate.… Read More
Great Kitchen Tools: The Mini Tongs
Last year, I bought these rounded mini tongs, and I think I have used them for nearly every party I’ve held since. I love how versatile they are! This particular shape of tongs… Read More
Madame Verte’s Easter Basket Picks — For Grown Ups
With the Easter holiday still a few weeks away, I have been thinking pastels, bunnies, eggs, lambs, and candies lately. Which also brings me to the subject of Easter baskets. Usually mon mari… Read More
Easy, Unconventional Coasters
As with many decorative objects around my home, I switch out the coasters in my living room with the seasons. Two of my favorite things to use as coasters are metal candle plates… Read More
Spiced Apricot and Honey Goat Cheese
Now, I don’t know how to make homemade goat cheese, but I did come up with some pretty tasty mix-ins to add to plain goat cheese. This blend of spices, dried apricots, and… Read More
Festively Green Napkin Rings
Whether you find yourself celebrating St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow, or you just want to add a bit of green to your next supper or Springtime fête, these embellished napkin rings allow for lots… Read More
