I Heart Blue and White – Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs

How amazing are these Bleus d’Ailleurs cups and saucers from Hermes? The collection is inspired by the journey between Europe and the Orient, and it is beyond gorgeous! Hermès Bleus d’Ailleurs I’m in blue and white heaven! Here are a few more pieces from their collection that I’m loving:           So…

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Tablescape Tuesday: A Bright Luncheon

Did you see Kim’s tablescape that was recently featured in Southern Living? Talk about a gorgeous spread of bright, fun colors! *** Inspired by the hues of peonies, daffodils, hyacinths and ranunculus, Kim created a palette of pink, yellow, blue and orange, punctuated by lush centerpieces and new tablecloths made of ikat fabrics.  “Even with…

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5 Reasons to use your good dishes:

-They can bring a little smile everyday!  Add little luxuries into your every day life and treat yourself!  Find joy in the simple things like setting a beautiful table, whether it is for two or twenty! -Although I am a big advocate of using the good things everyday, there is no better time to start…

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My List: Lace Plates

I adore anything for the table-top and I also adore anything made by hand so when I found these amazing lace plates by Brazilian artist Caroline Harari I went crazy.  They are so gorgeous! Harari imprints gossamer Lace on clay and the plates she creates are gorgeous! $25 each on Ecostasy.com

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Chipping China?

It is a new year and a new time to take stock of all of your beautiful blessings.  From family and friends to china and glassware, all of the elements in your life are probably needing a little extra TLC this time of year.  Taking care of your china might be a little bit easier…

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Tips for Bridal Registries

My sister just got engaged!  We are so excited and there has been a lot of wedding talk! Kari was asking me a million etiquette questions about her Bridal Registry so I was inspired to put together a few tips: Once you are engaged, it is never too soon to register!  Many people like to…

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Chalkboard China!

Your next party will not be complete with out a few pieces of Chalkboard China.  This stuff is so cute!  I love the tray pictured here. It is perfect for serving anything that needs a bit of an explanation.  I would serve veggie burgers on one side and hamburgers on the other at my next…

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Spring Tablescapes

I can’t get enough of Tablescaping!  I typically like to do something for Easter but this year my sister and my father tackled the project while my mother was cooking because I got stuck with another project…babysitting! My friend (and co-founder of Feather Your Nest) Ashlee Kleinert, sent me this link to a fantastic Easter…

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Tablescapes Launch Party

Neiman Marcus is a wonderful place!  I absolutely love their “Gift Galleries” selection of china and tabletop items so I was thrilled to celebrate the launch of Tablescapes: Setting the Table with Style at the Willow Bend store.  Neiman Marcus Willow Bend’s PR Guru Chuck Steelman asked design genius and the lady behind the RSVPCalendar…

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