Bottle Vases

I was so excited when my friend, Katherine, shared this fantastic idea for flowers!  She and her young daughter took white spray paint and thoroughly coated each of the glass bottles they were planning to recycle and gave them a new purpose.  The result is so stylish and dramatic.  Thanks for sharing Katherine!

Read More

Derby Style Entertaining

Louisville Stoneware’s Homestretch Bowl I just got back from a quick trip to Louisville to chat with NBC’s Matt McCutcheon about Equestrian Style.  It was my first television segment as Editor at Large for Southern Living and I truly enjoyed the opportunity to share the magazine’s favorite finds live from Churchill Downs! I am back…

Read More

Steps: Arranging Hydrangea

Photo by Krystal Schlegel I love hydrangea.  I would actually go as far as to say that they are my favorite flowers! However, they are not easy to arrange or care for.  Here are a few steps to help you keep your looking happy! Step 1: Choose flowers that are very open and look alive.…

Read More

The Kentucky Derby is Racing up on us!

The first Saturday in May always brings in The Kentucky Derby. The derby is a blast to watch whether you are a devotee of horse racing or not! If you are not headed to Churchill Downs this weekend, it is a great opportunity to have a few people over and have a little party.  Here…

Read More

Supper Club Tablesetting

My sister Kari loves being a part of her supper club but she gets stumped when it comes to setting the table. She always calls me when she gets her date assigned and I always jump to the chance to set her table in her cool and contemporary condo. Her supper club is made up…

Read More

Long Live my Flowers

Many of you will be getting a bouquet of flowers this weekend in honor of Valentine’s Day. I love getting flowers but hate that they last for such a short time. In order to make your flowers last longer, you should keep your water clean so that your stems stay healthy. Your blooms will last…

Read More

Flower Alternatives

Everyone knows that flowers are more expensive on Valentine’s Day. The demand is greater than any other single day of the year. This year, I suggest you invest in something that will last instead of sending a typical bunch of roses. Arlington sister-in-laws, Alyssa and Joslyn Krismer, make the most amazing fabric flowers. They craft…

Read More