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A Day in the Garden
Adding Linens to Your Tablescape - How to Style a Tablescape Like a Professional - 9th in this series

Learn how I created a tablescape by using both new and vintage linens.

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La Fête du Muguet — A Spring Gathering on the First Days of May

The lilacs are blooming. In France, the first day of May is La Fête du Muguet — the tradition of bringing fresh florals indoors to mark the true beginning of spring. A quiet gathering at home with garden lilacs, vintage silver, and warm scones.

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Intimate Springtime Gathering and Vintage Heirlooms
Creating a French Market Basket Design - How to Style A Tablescape Like A Professional - 7th in this series

Learn how I created this French market basket design that won “Most Beautiful in Show”.

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This Sweet Half-Naked Cake Took The Show - How to Style A Tablescape Like A Professional - 6th in this series

This little Semi-Naked Cake was the hit of the show. See how I created this design.

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Easter Table Setting Using Everyday Portmeirion Botanic Garden Dishes

Easter is right around the corner and with the need for social distancing, I created a design using my everyday dishes to show that you can still have a beautiful tablescape and have fun putting it together.

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Creating Nosegays - How to Style A Tablescape Like A Professional - 5th in this series

“My French Garden”

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Incorporating Flowers into Your Table Design - How to Style A Tablescape Like A Professional - 4th in this series

“My French Garden”

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Creating a Color Pallet For Your Tablescape - How to Style A Tablescape Like A Professional - 3rd in this series

“My French Garden”

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Choosing A Design Theme For Your Tablescape - 1st in a series

“My French Garden” “Most Beautiful In Show”.

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How to Create a Vignette: A Complete Guide to Styling Small Moments at Home

Learn how to create a vignette step by step. Discover the six guiding principles for styling small moments at home, including color palette, anchor pieces, odd numbers, back-to-front design, and varying height and texture. A complete guide from the Merze Lifestyle Journal.

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