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New York for the Holidays: Windows and Wonders

New York for the Holidays: Windows and Wonders

“It’s the most beautiful time of the year.” …and no city in the world sports…

Christmas Tree: Dressed for the Occasion

O Christmas Tree: Dressed for the Occasion

One of our favorite traditions at Christmas, and I’m betting yours too, is picking out…

Christmas

All Wrapped Up for the Holidays

A favorite “Pardee Party Design,” dressed up for the holidays (you may remember the Easter…

48 Hours in Houston, Texas

I  love Texas and Texans — their ebullient spirit and can-do enthusiasm. “Go big or…

Kitchen

Entertaining in the Kitchen: An Indispensable Must-Have

This past Thanksgiving with friends gathered in the kitchen, sipping champagne as we put the finishing touches…

Gingerbread Mansions of Newport

It’s the first day of the festive month of December. What better way to celebrate…

Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving: the ABC’s of Life

At this time of the year when giving thanks is so on our minds, I…

Thanksgiving Inspiration: 10 creative ideas for the table and beyond

There’s something special about the no-longer-quite-so-small world of blogging. It is – for the most part…

Nantucket, MA

A Nantucket Thanksgiving, Vintage Bon Appetit

When I joined Bon Appétit many years ago as a contributing editor, my first “Entertaining…

Family Estate Champagnes: The Latest Foodie Fave!

Every year, I think of ways to make each year’s holiday dinner celebration extra special.…

Thanksgiving Planning from a “Girl of 100 Lists”

If you’ll be so generous as to allow me a somewhat obscure 80’s reference –…

Table

A Soup-er Fall Luncheon

This has been one of the most beautiful fall seasons in memory. And with it…

9 Autumn Plants to Inspire a Seasonal Flower Arrangement

Next week, mark your calendars for November 13th-15th (with the Preview Party the evening  of November…

“The Salonniere 100: Fête-Fabulous Party Hosts”

While I cannot, nor have I ever, done a backbend as pictured above. And while…

The Bee Cottage Story

Frances Schultz on ‘Beeing’ Happy at The Bee Cottage

One of life’s greatest pleasures is re-connecting with friends from past lives. Frances Schultz and…