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Warm Thanksgiving Table in Shades of Plum with Eucalyptus & Figs

Gathering. Spending time with friends and family around a table. Is there anything better?

That call for gathering that fall brings is probably one of the reasons it’s my favorite season! Even if it’s not Thanksgiving, the season gives you an excuse to throw a roast in the oven and invite some friends over! And Thanksgiving? Well, that is the best holiday of all. I love that it is a truly American celebration. I can’t think of anything more beautiful than spending a day with those we love and giving thanks for all we have. read more

Earthy & Warm Fall Table Setting in Green & Brown

As I’m sure you know by now, I love fall! The warm scents, cozy sweaters, changing leaves… they all just put me in the mood for more cooking and baking, and more entertaining. Today I’m sharing an earthy and warm fall table setting in tones of green and brown that’s perfect for any fall entertaining you might be doing. I’m loving these hues! They say fall, but in a more subdued way than the bright oranges and rusts. read more

Charming Fall Table Setting with Apples & Eucalyptus

I’ve been wanting to create a tablescape with apples for awhile now. I love that apples signify fall, but in a more subtle way than say, pumpkins do. They’re perfect for this “in-between” season that we have right now. Fall is coming, but I know it’s still hot in many areas (including mine!) So this charming fall table setting is perfect for this late summer/early fall season that we’re in! read more

Rustic Harvest Autumn Tablescape with Touches of Gold & Copper

We are in the middle of a heat wave and I’m dreaming of cooler weather and falling leaves. But while I’m waiting, I’m finding ways to be creative, and one of my favorite things to do is create tablescapes. Fall entertaining is one of my favorites! For me, there’s no easier time to entertain – I love that the food is things like a roast chicken and vegetables that can just be thrown in the oven. This is the season of cozy, which for me, calls for more time with family, cooking, baking, and entertaining. read more

Six Tips for a Charming & Simple Farmhouse Table Setting

These final few weeks of summer are always so bittersweet. That special feeling that only summer can bring starts to wind down. The kids go back to school, vacation seems like it was months ago, and it might even be cooling off a little (well, not where I am, but you know, in some places) 😉 But that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy this last bit of the season! I, for one, am all about squeezing out a few more memorable meals before the summer really is gone. read more

An Evening in the Garden – a Summer Wine & Cheese Party

This post was sponsored by Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but my love for their products is completely genuine and the opinions all my own. 🙂

Summer entertaining. Two of my favorite words – and they’re especially good when strung together, don’t you think?! read more