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Curated Living with French Soul

Where beauty becomes part of everyday life

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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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Keep It Simple: An EASY Menu and Design Tips For Your Next Open House

Who has the time to make a great meal and entertain a large group of people at an event in your home? I know I don’t!

Here are a few tips on menu selection and some design tips from my years of experience as an event planner/stylist that will make it less stressful for you.

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New Year’s Eve Party Design Tips and Champagne Martini Recipe

New Year’s Eve is full of fun and celebrations. Here are a few design and planning tips for your party that will make your evening go smoothly. I also included a Champagne Martini that I love. Happy Entertaining!

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Turkey Tortellini Soup Using Thanksgiving Leftovers

What to do with Thanksgiving Leftovers! How about a nice robust soup that will get you through a cold New England evening?

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How To Set A Fall Harvest Table

I decided to create this harvest table knowing that I had guests coming and wanted to do something different. I chose to work with elements and colors that come from nature.

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