Celebrate Independence Day

What a wonderful occasion to celebrate!  America’s Independence and the freedoms we have because of the brave men and women who fought for it are worthy of being honored this weekend. I love to study history but it wasn’t until I watched HBO’s John Adams miniseries that I truly understood what life was like before…

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Red White & Blue

When fashion publicist Elizabeth Tuke Dake told me that she was starting her own site to promote her edit of small-business favorites, I was thrilled.  Tuke Bazaar is a wonderful on-line shop filled with brands you may not have ever heard of before but will surely become your favorites! I selected this pretty and easy…

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Memorial Day

      “I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.”  -Bob Dylan Memorial Weekend is around the corner and I’ve collected some of my favorite red, white and blue tablescapes here that I hope will inspire you.  This year might not include a large…

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Fourth of July Entertaining on the TODAY Show

I was on The TODAY Show this morning showing some last minute ideas for Fourth of July entertaining! Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Mix and match red, white and blue plates and flatware to give your table a patriotic feel! Don’t worry if you don’t have the exact number…

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Independence Day Entertaining

Throw a Fourth of July party with an outdoor table that will allow you to enjoy the pretty summer weather and move easily to a spot on the lawn to watch the local fireworks! Kimberly Schlegel Whitman’s “Tablescapes”  I love square tables, so I took the chance to rent one for our early dinner. I…

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TODAY Show: Memorial Day Entertaining

Good Morning!  TGIF!  Are you excited about the long weekend?  If you have plans for entertaining this Memorial Weekend, I hope you had a chance to catch me this morning when I shared my tips with Savannah Guthrie on TODAY. Watch the full video here! Keep it clean and put a small basket of Wheat…

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