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…
Read MoreI had the pleasure of sharing some of my favorite Holiday Entertaining Hacks from the pages of D Home Magazine’s new issue on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas along side Jessica Otte. Click here to watch our segment with Jane McGarry. Certainly one of the best tips is to be prepared and I was excited to…
Read MoreBig Thanks to The Dallas Morning News for including my tablesetting tips for an easy Thanksgiving. Click here to read the article.
Read MoreYour Custom Pet Crystal
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More English Taste: The Regency Tablescape – Bridgerton Inspired
By Kimberly Whitman |
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, ...
Read More Sugar Diorama Eggs
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More Millie’s Pancake Donut Recipe
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More Renewed Routine – A New Beauty Edit
By Kimberly Whitman |
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
Read More Styling your Ginori 1735 Oriente Italiano
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More NorthPark Center Gift Guide
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More It’s Beginning to Look a lot like Christmas!
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More A Holiday Table in Rust and Rose
By Kimberly Whitman |
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 ...
Read More Veranda’s Home for the Holidays Live!
By Kimberly Whitman |
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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