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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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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KSW’s Holiday Shop – Gift Guides

By Kimberly Whitman | Nov 9, 2020
  This year, gift giving has taken on even more meaning as we may not be delivering all of them in person! I'm bringing you gift guides from the heart and I hope you love them as much as I have enjoyed putting them together.  I'm updating all the time!  ...
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The Curated Table: A New Blue Holiday

By Kimberly Whitman | Nov 5, 2020
This year calls for a special Holiday Celebration.  I put together a curated tablescapes for ShopKSW that I hope will inspire! It started with a quick glance at Herend's Chinese Bouquet in Black Sapphire.  I adore this deep rich blue and white plate and I really want to add it ...
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Happy Halloween!

By Kimberly Whitman | Oct 31, 2020
Happy Halloween! This year looks so different for so many of us.  I'm not sure how you have decided to celebrate safely but we are opting for a small family dinner with take out and pumpkin carving - in costumes of course! Our table is set!  Instead of orange and ...
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Gift Guide – Gifts that Give Back

By Kimberly Whitman | Oct 29, 2020
I am having so much fun working on gift guides this year.  The Advent Gift Post got a great response and I love hearing from you about you ordered! Up next is a Gift Guide full of Gifts that Give Back!  I hope you like the selections below.  Every one ...
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Advent Calendars for Adults

By Kimberly Whitman | Oct 25, 2020
Looking for a gift for someone on your lift who is impossible to buy for!  Scratch them off of your list now by ordering a gift that will give for the entire month of December.  These treasures sell out fast every year so order the selections that catch your eye ...
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Holiday China

By Kimberly Whitman | Oct 20, 2020
  I love getting questions from you and was thrilled when I got a message requesting that I link some holiday china patterns!  Here are my favorites!   My sister and I collect Bernardaud's Grenadier Pattern so that we can share with each other when have larger groups.  It is ...
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Gourds and Ghosts

By Kimberly Whitman | Oct 12, 2020
The temperatures are finally cooling off a little bit in Texas and we decided it was time to start piling the pumpkins and gourds and mums around our front door.  This year, when I saw the amazing prices at Trader Joe's on all of their pumpkins, I decided to buy ...
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A Love Shack Fancy Fall

By Kimberly Whitman | Sep 28, 2020
I adore Love Shack Fancy's romantic florals and beautiful dresses so when I saw that they were making tabletop goodies, I was thrilled!  When they reached out to see if I would tablescape with one of their gorgeous cloths, I was even more excited! This beautiful pink "La Vie en ...
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