Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day Two

Dec 2, 2021 |

I just adore all of these entertaining staples mixed together to form a holiday tablescape! Ginori’s Oriente Italiano in Albus (black and white) looks amazing paired with Malachite (green and navy), especially when they are placed on top of our popular wipe clean placemats in red!  It doesn’t get much more JOLLY than that!  The…

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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day One!

Dec 1, 2021 |

This holiday season, as I look forward to spending wonderful meals with family and friends around a table, I thought I would count down to Christmas with twenty four days of tablescapes. Let’s start with this very special pattern by Rosenthal. It was designed by Bjorn Wiinblad based on the story of the Magic Flute.…

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Gratitude – A Thank You Note a Day!

Nov 19, 2021 |

  It is the time of year to gather together and share our gratitude for all of the things we have to be grateful for.  My family has always made a point to go around the table and share a few things that we are thankful for at Thanksgiving but it is also something I…

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Your Custom Pet Crystal

By Kimberly Whitman | Mar 2, 2021
My friends know that I am a passionate pet lover!  I even wrote a book about Dog Parties!  So when these custom pet portrait pieces from my favorite cut crystal company, Artel, came across our ShopKSW desk, I knew I had to offer them to you right away! Here is ...
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English Taste: The Regency Tablescape – Bridgerton Inspired

By Kimberly Whitman | Feb 9, 2021
Like most Netflix subscribers, I felt jet-lagged for a week after staying up late to binge watch Bridgerton.  I was enamored by the sets, fashions and tables even more than the romance. When it was over, I longed for more!  I went back and studied the scenes at the tables, ...
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Sugar Diorama Eggs

By Kimberly Whitman | Feb 3, 2021
Incredible Sugar Diorama Eggs by artist Sugarscape Eggs. Even though we haven't hit Valentine's Day, I'm already preparing for my favorite holiday, Easter. I love all of the meaningful Easter traditions we celebrate and I also love the cheerful decorations and DIY projects that we take on.  It is time ...
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Millie’s Pancake Donut Recipe

By Kimberly Whitman | Feb 2, 2021
Millie was so excited when she found some donut shaped class valentines in Minted's big selection this year.  She was planning to give them to her friends along with some sprinkles!  When she learned that we were not allowed to give anything edible away, not even sprinkles, she had to ...
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Renewed Routine – A New Beauty Edit

By Kimberly Whitman | Jan 9, 2021
This time of year, I always try to do an edit of my vanity and all of the products that pile up around it.  Below are a collection of my favorites!  What are your favorites!  Comment here and let me know! Turn on your JavaScript to view content  
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Styling your Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 18, 2020
Colorful, vibrant, whimsical and elegant are just a few of the words often used to describe Oriente Italiano. This wildly popular pattern by Ginori 1735 was designed by the Italian architect Gio Ponti in 1946.  He was inspired by 18th Century Florentine and Far Eastern Ceramics.  The stylized floral design ...
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NorthPark Center Gift Guide

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 2, 2020
I love working with NorthPark Center on their Ambassador Program and as their Lifestyle and Fashion Ambassador. There are so many treasures there for the holiday season, from experiences to gifts!   Here is my edit from the fantastic 2020 Holiday Gift Guide.  Reach out and let their personal shopping team ...
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It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!

By Kimberly Whitman | Nov 27, 2020
The Christmas music is playing. I made cinnamon roles for breakfast (recipe from my book Parties Around a Punch Bowl.) There are lots of decorations going up around here - all hands on deck to help! Click here to download my Holiday Favorites from Spotify - It's full of classics ...
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A Holiday Table in Rust and Rose

By Kimberly Whitman | Nov 10, 2020
I was honored to be asked to host "Home for the Holidays Live" for Veranda Magazine today with Jan Showers.  It was so much fun to set a holiday table that could move from Thanksgiving to Christmas!  So many of you asked great questions and I'll try to put all ...
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Veranda’s Home for the Holidays Live!

By Kimberly Whitman | Nov 9, 2020
Don't worry - If you missed our Instagram Live (IGTV) with @Veranda, just click here to watch!  Jan and I tried to answer all of your questions about Holiday Gift Giving and Tablescaping!  Let me know if you have any other questions you might have by leaving a comment here ...
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