Aunt Jody’s Hydrangeas…

“There is no happier way of entertaining one’s women friends than at a luncheon. (Men, as a rule, are not devotees of this pleasant sport.) Naturally, if one does not have a maid one does…

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April Cornell and vintage Hull…

I found a beautiful runner at April Cornell and wanted to do a table with it for a while. The only floral options I have right now are my lilies, and since they are just…

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Vintage Melmac anyone??

I am now on the hunt for vintage “melmac” dinnerware! I’m not sure what prompted this obsession, but I am looking on ebay for vintage sets of this dinnerware from the 50s. Honestly, the colors…

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Lucy’s Franciscan Ivy–part 2

Today I am sharing my version of “green and white” with my Franciscan “Ivy” from “I Love Lucy” fame! I am so in love with this pattern, and we have been using it for everyday.…

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Summer Porch…

Hi everyone! I thought I would share one of my porches for Metamorphosis Monday, hosted by Susan at “Between Naps on the Porch.” This is how it looked last year. So with a little help…

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Turkish Chicken Tava…

Hi everyone! Seems like time is flying here and I cannot keep up! I thought I would share this recipe I have for “Turkish Chicken Tava.”  I fell in love with this in Turkey and…

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How to transform an ugly outdoor planter!

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day and a great weekend!! We were finally able to get into the yard, or in our case, the woods and clean up a lot…

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April Cornell and Vintage Noritake…

If you have not discovered April Cornell linens, and other lovely things, you are truly missing out on some of the most beautiful items for your home! For this Tablescape Thursday over at “Between Naps…

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