If you’ve spent any time visiting me, you know I have a deep and abiding love of birds. . .♥ We keep our feeders filled year-round, but it’s especially important in the winter months, when there is snow on the ground and a great way to brighten a dreary winter day! We had a run on seed last weekend during…
For those of you buried under the snow from the blizzard that hit the East Coast over the weekend, I’m sending you some flower therapy to chase away the winter blues! Freshly picked from the 2015 archives, here’s a round-up of flowers and promise of spring and summer blooms to come! Click on the links…
A look back at how the tables turned in 2015, with highlights from the months and seasons. Click on the links for some tabletop inspiration and to see the full post! Flower Therapy for the Table: Katie Alice English Garden Inspired by antique wallpaper reminiscent of an English garden and a wheelbarrow centerpiece full of blooms. Delicate Florals, Edible…
Are you staying warm and cozy this winter? I’m doing a little nesting and hibernating this winter. Our weather was mild for December and turned predictably cold and blustery this week. Good weather to stay indoors and feather your nest! Winter Fauna salad plates, on sale at Pottery Barn after Christmas, came home with me to…
Thank you for ALL for your visits, comments, shares and pins in 2015! I’m looking for some inspiration in the new year, if you have any, please send it my way. :) In the meantime I’m sharing my Potting Shed year in review and a celebration of the seasons and holidays. Here is a recap and highlights from 2015. Click…
Our weather has swung like a pendulum this winter, with unusually mild temperatures in the 60s and 70s, followed by more normal temperatures with the mercury dipping to the low 20s. Some welcome January sunshine and blue water views inspired my table this week, with lanterns filled with shells to join tropical flowers at the table, in contrast to…
Happy January! Have you un-decked the halls and are your Christmas decorations put away? I’m making the transition from Christmas to winter around the house and at the table with a wintry woodland mix of tree slice chargers, pine cones, snowflakes and Pfaltzgraff Chateau dinnerware. Pfaltzgraff Chateau dinnerware provides some texture and interest for dining with an embossed…
Are you ready to ring in the new year? I set a table by the tree to enjoy the twinkle and glow of the lights for a New Year’s Eve celebration. The Santas and sleigh ornaments on our tree are packed away and Santa is ready for a little rest and relaxation. . . I always feel a little melancholy…
A Christmas table for two, I set by the tree, The lights all aglow, the twinkle to see. Tartans with red join birds of a feather, Dishes, greenery and plaid, have all flocked together. Winter Greetings by Lenox, a bird lover’s delight, Nest at the table, to make spirits bright. A Cardinal, Nuthatch, and wee Chickadee, Join napkin…
I set a Christmas table for two by the tree with plaid and bunnies. . .Christmas, bunnies and plaid, one of these things is not like the other. :) I’ve had these Fitz and Floyd Christmas Bunnies for 20+ years, and it’s been a long time since they escaped their bunny hutch come out to…