November – Notes Beyond the Table

Nov 14, 2025 |
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

Nov 11, 2025 |
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

Nov 9, 2025 |

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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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day 10

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 10, 2021
Today's tablescape came to mind because our friends at Mottahedeh featured this detail shot on their instagram page today.  I styled this place setting in May of this year in preparation for our Christmas in July features for ShopKSW.com.  Our popular wipe-clean placemats in green made a great base for ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day 9

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 9, 2021
Today's tablescape was created by Kate Stewart of Bauble Stockings for her catalogue photo shoot. If you are not familiar with Bauble Stockings yet, please click here to learn more about this meaningful holiday tradition.  I love the way she layered her personal porcelain and gave blue and white a ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day 8

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 8, 2021
Famille Verte is a popular pattern with a rich history.  Click here to learn more about it.  It is known as a spring pattern but I love it paired with tartans, jolly reds and rich greens around the holidays.  Our wipe-clean linen placemats are so popular for both their elegant ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day 7

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 7, 2021
I had the vision for this table when Caroline's Cakes asked me to be a part of their Holiday collaborations.  I didn't realize how tricky it was going to be to get the ribbons right though!  It took a yard stick, a box or strait pins and loads of patience ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day 6!

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 7, 2021
  I created this tablescape last Christmas for a collaboration with Meri Meri.  I used their wonderful wooden advent calendar pieces in the center of the table, their "crackers" at each place setting and their charming nutcracker gift tags as place cards tied to each napkin.  It was so much ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablesacpes – Day 5

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 5, 2021
I have always loved mixing and matching China patterns.  This table is a great example of that. I used Herend Rust Bouquet tureens to hold flowers in the center of the table and layered Bernadaud Chargers, Herend's Livia Dinner Plates and Rust Bouquet Crescent Salad Plates.  The crystal is one ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablesacpes – Day 4

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 4, 2021
Why not invest in a classic Canton Blue and White Pattern and pair it with green linens for a magical holiday look!  These pieces by Mottahedeh can be used all year long! I also love the special pieces available in this pattern, like the salt cellars included here or the ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day 3

By Kimberly Whitman | Dec 3, 2021
This tablescape is inspired by a collection that my mother and I have assembled over many Christmas's. Every year, Versace designs and releases a new Christmas Themed Service Plate and my mother, every year, puts one under the tree for me.  I have collection going back to 1998 and this seemed like ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day Two

By Kimberly Whitman | 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 ...
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Twenty Four Days of Tablescapes – Day One!

By Kimberly Whitman | 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 ...
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