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…
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 –…
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…
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…
Ablaze in Newport: A New England Autumn
Autumn is my favorite season. So all the more reason to make a priority of…
13 “Steal the Show” Tips for Fall Entertaining – in a Barn
We’ve all been there…you go to a party in an inspired and compelling setting, you…
Monograms for the Home: The Art of Making your Mark
Monograms are a favorite pleasure of mine, adding such personal details to this lovely world…
48 Hours in Woodstock, Vermont: A New England Fall Story
“Leaf-Peeping,” as it’s affectionately called, is a New England fall tradition (October 10th is…
Chic it Up! The Whimsical Artwork of Patricia van Essche
There’s nothing more enchanting to me than refined and well-placed pen strokes on Strathmore paper…finished off…