Saturday, January 8, 2022

Embracing The Winter Garden: Tips to Appreciate A Winter Landscape & Cultivate The Seasonal Magic


It was the first snowstorm of the winter season in our area this week.  This snow shower was a Goldilocks gift: meaning it was “just right.” The snow is so pretty; dissipated mid-day and the sun even came out, making the icicles’ prismatic shapes and snow crystals glisten like exotic jewels.

At dusk I was working  in my home-office loft writing and looking out at the clear, twinkling, movie-set New York skyline just beyond, and sensing something, 

Friday, December 31, 2021

Host A Festive Happy Hour; How To Curate A Posh Party


It’s that time of year when we want to gather and raise a glass or two to toast to happy days with family and friends; to seek our tomorrows that will be brimming with good health, love, and peace. But. 

If you’re in a kind of holiday vortex about what will make a memorable and successful cocktail party ~ or a Happy Hour at any time of the year ~ see how to “shake up” a Posh Party.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Alluring Tablescape Designs to Inspire Your Holiday Gatherings


This Holiday season I was influenced by several things when I was thinking about what I would design for our Christmas tablescape, including what I had and what I saw at the recent Holiday House Design Show that I contributed to. Here is how I curated the look. I hope it inspires you.



This Holiday season I was influenced by several things when I was thinking about what I would design for our Christmas tablescape, including what I had and what I saw at the recent Holiday House Design Show that I contributed to. Here is how I curated the look. I hope it inspires you.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Holiday House Breast Cancer Benefit Features Exquisite Tablescapes & My Talk: How to Host a Festive Holiday Cocktail Party!

 




Whether it’s Bing Crosby or Michael Buble, you may be singing this favorite, seasonal melody right about now: “It’s beginning to look a lot like…” But I’ll add this kicker: It’s beginning to look a lot like holiday parties are back. With mindfulness, of course. But we are welcoming family and friends to our homes to celebrate the holidays. And nothing gets family and friends in the holiday mood like festive cocktails and a pretty table setting!