Find summer table and centerpiece inspiration with themes and ideas ranging from nautical, seaside, tropical, woodland, pollinator-inspired, tropical, patriotic and fresh-from-the-garden for your outdoor entertaining and dining. You’ll find DIY floral arrangements, flower arranging tips, creative centerpiece ideas and seasonal decorating inspiration for summer entertaining. Happy Thursday! I think alfresco or outdoor dining is at…
Despite our severe drought conditions this spring, June’s Monday Morning Blooms brought a little floral magic my way. A generous friend shared gorgeous ‘Sarah Bernhardt’ peonies from her mountain garden, inspiring a garden-themed arrangement in a vintage tureen and a table filled with birds, bees, bunnies and summer charm. Join me for flower arranging inspiration,…
A simple patriotic centerpiece and a heartfelt Memorial Day reflection as we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day often arrives with flags waving, grills firing up, flowers blooming, marking the unofficial start of summer. But amid the celebrations, it’s important…
Blueberries and blue-and-white always make a beautiful pairing for Tea on Tuesdays! ☕🫐 Join me for a slice of buttery Blueberry Streusel Tea Cake with a cup of Harney & Sons Earl Grey Supreme Tea served on a table layered in florals, butterfly toile, and cozy tea-time charm. This moist sour cream cake with a…
Calling all mason jar lovers, raise a jar to 250 years of America with the Limited-Edition Ball Americana Keepsake Mason Jars. Mason jar enthusiasts will find over a dozen creative ways to enjoy and use them, from creating Ball Jar Bouquets, crafting, décor, beverages, food storage, desserts and more! I’m sharing some Ball Jar Love…
Peonies and roses take center stage in this May garden-inspired table, filled with butterfly details and freshly picked blooms. Find eco-friendly mechanics and simple floral arranging tips to help your flowers last longer. Join me and my Monday Morning Blooms’ friends as we celebrate the beauty of May—one bloom at a time. 🌸 Happy May!…
Happy Sunday! It’s been a while since I shared a weekend waterview. It’s been a different kind of spring here at the lake. Like much of the southeastern U.S., we’re feeling the effects of drought conditions in North Carolina—thanks to lower-than-normal rainfall and warmer-than-average temperatures. And it’s showing. . . especially along the shoreline of…
🫖 Sip into spring with a sweet escape…no baking required! MacKenzie-Childs Butterfly Toile takes flight with a menu of easy grocery store bakery treats and few simple upgrades to make teatime effortless. Enjoy Harney & Sons Paris Tea, a dreamy black tea with notes of vanilla, caramel, and a hint of bergamot, surrounded by butterflies…
Celebrate National Gardening Day by creating a garden that’s as welcoming to wildlife as it is beautiful. From simple habitat ideas and pollinator-friendly planting tips to an easy hummingbird feeder umbrella hack, discover how to support birds, bees, and butterflies just in time for Earth Day. April is one of my favorite months. . .…
Join me for spring in bloom on the Potting Bench. Part tablescape, a bit of whimsy and a lot of spring charm, with garden blooms and bunnies to welcome April. 🐰🌷🪻 Happy April, I hope you had a wonderful and joyful Easter weekend! It’s the first Monday of the month . . . time to…