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Preparing the Guestroom for Christmas

If you are hosting out of town guests this holiday season, the time for a reevaluation of your […]

December 10, 2024FABULOUS INTERIORS

A few months ago, I undertook a project that was way, way overdue. I’m not sure why it […]

This holiday season, wistful holiday nostalgia surrounds me more than ever before. One of my favorite childhood Christmas […]

December 6, 2024HOLIDAY STYLE

Growing up, my mom always put up two Christmas trees. There was the “family tree” which was a […]

Each year, the Pantone Color of the Year program engages the design community in a conversation around color, […]

December 3, 2024HOLIDAY STYLE

Although it feels as if I’ve hardly finished washing the Thanksgiving turkey pan, it’s time to decorate for […]

December 1, 2024HOLIDAY STYLE

Every year, my collection of Christmas ornaments grows. And, my themed trees run the gamut. This year, there’s […]

November 30, 2024FABULOUS INTERIORS

For me, it started with a set of inherited dishes in an antique blue and white floral pattern […]

My love of festive gingerbread houses is truly a lifelong affair. I built my first gingerbread house at […]

November 23, 2024WOMEN'S HEALTH & BEAUTY

With the holidays fast approaching, I have had more than a few sleepless nights. Hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve […]

November 21, 2024WOMEN'S HEALTH & BEAUTY

Now that it appears the weather has finally turned here on the East Coast, the temps are wreaking […]

November 20, 2024HOLIDAY STYLE

A Christmas gift basket is one of my all-time favorite gifts to give. It started when I was […]

November 19, 2024HOLIDAY STYLE

I’m not quite sure how it happens, but my holiday gift giving list seems to grow each year. […]

November 18, 2024HOLIDAY STYLE

I looked out my window this morning and was greeted by a neighbor, whistling away and industriously setting […]