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[Flags, Fireworks, Family, Friends..]
It's the biggest weekend during the summer, the Fourth of July! Living in a small town, the day always started with the 10k race followed...
[Sail into July 4th]
Living by the water, what better way to celebrate the 4th of July, then with a red, white and blue boating theme. Whether your boat is a...
[Creativity Stems from Memories]
Your creativity usually stems from a past experience that is locked in your memory bank. I had an interesting experience this past...
Copy of [Christmas Cookie Giving Pt. 2]
This is the year to give from your heart, or maybe your kitchen. I just finished making cookies. Before I put on any more pounds, I need...
[Sparkle Me]
I can’t believe that I started this site 6 years ago. Everyone asked me, “What is a tablescape?” Today many individuals are creating...
Harvest Portraits
Think of all the artist who have created beautiful still life’s – “Harvest Portraits.” I have an affection for fruits. Every time I see...
Fall Is for Pumpkins
Fall is a great time to entertain and provides many themes to use; fall, football, Halloween, or Thanksgiving. I’m an Iris Arpel...
[ Pumpkins 4 Traditionalist ]
As much as I love white, blue and funky pumpkins, I still have to have a traditional orange pumpkin. 1. Love the color orange. 2. Orange...
[ Fall Harvest ]
Peaches, pears, plums, grapes and apples - it’s harvest time, and I love creating the fall tablescape that relishes in these fruits and...
[Wine...on your Table]
Let's move from the pumpkins to grapes to wine for our fall tablescape. Have you noticed the trend to smaller wine glasses? In Europe a...
[ Holiday Party in Boston ]
A holiday party the week after Thanksgiving requires planning. When you open your home to guests, you want them to be engulfed with the...
[ No Left Overs with These Carrots ]
[ Baked Breaded Carrots ] Got to eat your vegetables, but it can be a struggle to get children and adults to consume the requirements...