Tablescapes, May Flower Shower

I like to keep a seasonal centerpiece on the foyer table It was time to put my Carrots & Cottontails away and create something eye-catching for May It turned out so pretty and the first thing I thought of was a table for Mother’s Day… With this in mind, I set a table and deemed … Continue reading

Carrots & Cottontails

Are you ready for a little Springtime fun? Oh good, because today is the Spring Tablescape Blog Hop! A big Thank You to Rita @Panoply for being our hostess Welcome friends, readers and visitors! It’s all about carrots and cottontails here today as we celebrate Spring and bring the bunnies out to play! This carrot … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Spring Flowers

When I walked into Publix the other day Bright bunches of alstromeria were on display The pink and yellow ones really caught my eye Such a beautiful breath of Spring… “sigh” I knew they’d be perfect in my favorite pink vase And of course a tablescape had to take place! Wine glasses are perched on … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Spring Blooms in the Dining Room

I was planning to make Spring wreath for my front door, but I found this one at HomeGoods for less than what it would cost to make one But before I hang it outside, I decided to enjoy it inside for a while I took it into the dining room… And proceeded to fill the … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Roses & Dragonflies

I spent 10 wonderful days on the coast, boating and swimming, dining Al Fresco with friends There was even a little planting… The drive back to the “city” was so beautiful, it was like watching Spring unfold before my very eyes~ Every mile was full of trees starting to bloom and grass turning green I … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Spring Patio

  A day or 2 before our whole world shut down, a mere 10 days ago, Things were just being discovered and changes were on the horizon, I ventured out to Trader Joe’s for some flowers         I seemed to be in a particularly yellow mood as I placed mini daffodils, a … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Welcome Spring

  Trying to make the best of the situation and keeping things positive, I found some hopeful quotes and set a table to Welcome Spring!                               I hope I have brought you a few minutes of peace through the joy of … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Postcards from Paris

I’m sending you a Carte Postale [postcard] from Paris Envoi de fleur [sending flowers] aussi [also] Some of us are longing for a breath of Spring right now and perhaps a ride on the Grande Roue Paris [Big Ferris Wheel] or Air Chaud Ballon [hot air] Let’s dream of Springtime in Paris Pastries and flowers,  … Continue reading

Home Decor, Formula for decorating

With all the holidays so bunched up this year decorating is challenging!   Of course we are all anxious for Spring,  and want to put away the snowmen and winter decor.  With Spring decorating and 2 holidays upcoming,  St. Patrick’s Day with Easter right around the corner, it’s hard to decide what to do first! I … Continue reading

Tablescapes, January Birthday with a Sweet Heart Cake

Last weekend we celebrated my MIL’s birthday, and after a crazy weather week… It SNOWED!  This doesn’t happen often and really wasn’t predicted to have any travel impact, BUT, it did! Birmingham was shut down from Thursday afternoon until Friday morning with an impressive measly 2 inches of snow!  We are not very good at … Continue reading