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…
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…