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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Ginori 1735’s Oriente Italiano Eggs

Looking for an Easter decoration or gift that excites? I adore Ginori 1735's Oriente Italiano Eggs.  Malachite, Iris, Porpora, Pervinca, and Azalea are in stock and ready to be gifted or added to your collection now at ShopKSW.com.  The tricky part is selecting the color you want as they are ...
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Please Join Veranda and KSW to talk about Regency Dining.

I hope you will join me today at 12:30 EST for a chat with Veranda Magazine's Editor-in-Chief Steele Marcoux.  We are going to chat about the dining tables of the Regency Era and the protocols of that era that impact the dining styles of today.
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Your Custom Pet Crystal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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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