2025 Gift Guides

The Holidays are Here! I hope you are as excited as I am about all of the celebrations. We have so much to be grateful for and celebrating with friends and family can really enrich the season. Beyond setting the table, I love the hunt for the perfect presents for friends and loved ones. I…

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My Favorite Christmas China Patterns

Christmas China patter collage

Pulling out my Christmas plates every year marks the start of season for me.  It’s a tradition that feels both nostalgic and beautifully intentional–the kind of ritual that signals the beginning of the season and instantly makes a table feel special. Over the years, I’ve fallen in love with certain patterns that fee   l…

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November – Notes Beyond the Table

Aerin Amber Must Vanille

Beyond the table, I’ve been in a super cozy mood in my closet! I’m crazy about the sweater and coat that Alice Walk sent me. Everyone talks about their famous wraps but my new favorite is the Cashmere Car Coat. It is the perfect weight and feels incredible. Even the buttons are elegant. If you will be in Dallas Nov…

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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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