Back in Time for the Holidays…
I’ve been away for a while — life just intruded on my blogging time, but now I’m back! Since September, I’ve been concentrating on healthier living and simpler, seasonal meals — but I… Read More
Category Archive: Entertaining
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A Literal Sort of Tea Caddy
Well, I’m finally feeling like a human being again, and so happy that it’s Friday! This week has been a hard one for me, so I may spend some of tomorrow brainstorming White… Read More
A Truly Amusing Save-The-Date
Thursday was definitely a bit strange for me — my first day of not blogging in a whole year, but here I am … back again for my Friday post! May and June… Read More
Faux Floral Napkin Rings
I spent Mother’s Day doing a bit of crafting with ma mère. She decided that she wanted to make floral napkin rings from orange daisies that she bought at the craft store. She… Read More
The Tale of the Too-Big Tablecloth
That title sounds a bit like a crime novel, but this post is actually about making lemons from lemonade. A few weeks ago, I bought a new tablecloth that I absolutely love. In… 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
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
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
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
Place Card Primer: Bunnies with Carrots
Since Spring is almost here, I thought I would make a cute set of place cards with my Easter-themed cookie cutters. I chose the profile of a bunny rabbit and traced the outline… Read More
Madame Verte’s Entertaining Essentials
I thoroughly enjoy entertaining and there are certainly items I can’t live without. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but these are items I think every host or hostess should… Read More
Place Card Primer: Musical Notes
I was inspired to create place cards with a musical theme by a trip to the symphony while on vacation. I used a treble clef and the C Major Scale as the basis… Read More
Look What I Bought!
I am going to a recipe swap this weekend with some other gals and I’m planning to bring one of my favorite entertaining recipes. Alas, it’s not mine, but it is by someone… Read More
Place Mat Inspiration
Today, I ran across a place mat by David Stark in the March 2012 issue of House Beautiful. It’s called Shop Placemat and according to the magazine, it was apparently inspired by the… Read More
Customizable Tea Bags
Here is an easy way to customize a tea bag, and add a little personal-li-tea! These tea bags would make fun place cards perched in cups or mugs with the label hanging over… Read More
Full and Happy
I have had the good fortune of spending two consecutive evenings with one of my favorite couples. Friday evening, we met up for a leisurely dinner that lasted until about 10:30 p.m., and… Read More
