At the Table With Cabana

Fall Tablesetting with a patterned tablecloth and ravioli placecard.

Wow – What a whirlwind! The last few weeks have been filled with joyful times with friends and lots of inspiration. Hosting a ladies dinner at home was so much fun. My guest of honor, Martina Mondadori was visiting Dallas from Milan for Texas Design Week. It was fun to get to see her again and introduce…

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Kip’s Bay Showhouse Dallas 2025 Favorites

I had such a wonderful time at the preview for Kip’s Bay Showhouse in Dallas. It was so pretty this year!  There were a lot of fun bars and game rooms but I especially loved seeing all of the classic touches.  From framed intaglios to tufted sofas and elegant colors, it was really very inspiring.…

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What I wore for Weston Farms

Kimberly whitman with wreath

Shooting my Dove Collection collaboration with Erin of Weston Farms was such a treat.  Erin is a delight, incredibly creative and attentive to detail.  She knows everything about Magnolia!  I loved hearing her stories from her days as a food stylist and her work at the farm. Getting dressed up for these shoots is always…

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Kappa Tablescapes Event Recap and Designers 2025

Kimberly Schlegel Whitman wearing Dior Bar Jacket at a blue and white table for Kappa Tablescapes. Table inspired by blue ribbons and bows with Please Leave By 9 napkins.

    I was so impressed with the incredible designer tables at the 2025 Kappa Tablescapes event.  They were all so elegant and inspiring.  I loved every one but only captured images of a few of them as I was racing in to the Ball Room for my interview with Aerin Lauder.  I was honored…

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Kappa Tablescapes 2025

It is always so much fun to set the table for Kappa Tablescapes. It is even more fun to walk around and see the tables that other designers have created!  I’ll post more of those later but for today, I hope you enjoy my table for the 2025 event.  All of the products featured are…

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Happy Halloween!

I typically try to stay very positive in my writing about entertaining but I have to admit that I’ve never been big on Halloween. I don’t mean to imply that I’m joining the fun police or anything but it just hasn’t really been my thing. Growning up, my parents always saw it as a dark…

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Rome Off the Beaten Path

There’s something irresistible about Rome — the layers of history, the sun-kissed ruins, the smell of espresso in the morning, and the way the city invites you to slow down and savor. With just a short time to explore, we focused on the hidden corners and local favorites, guided by some very chic and trusted friends.…

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A Homeworthy Easter Table

Happy Easter!  This is one of my favorite times of the year.  It is a time to celebrate salvation and rebirth and gather with friends and family.  One of my favorite ways to celebrate any occasion is around a table.  Laying the table with collected pieces makes it even more meaningful.  I was honored to…

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