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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Bringing The Outdoor Into Your Home To Promote Health and Well-being

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Intimate Springtime Gathering and Vintage Heirlooms

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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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Can We Talk Baby Nursery Wall Murals!

I love designing for a baby nursery. Adding extra special touches make all the difference in the world. They can make the space feel like you stepped into a room that is magical and tells a story.

My Easter Table - Sophisticated for Adults And Fun For Children

An Easter table can be both sophisticated and child friendly all at once.

Check out how I managed to do both without giving up the elegance I love.

Designing with Layers - How to Style A Tablescape Like A Professional - 2nd in this series

You can learn how to design a table like a professional. I take you through layering and texturing my table in very east steps that won the most beautiful in a table charity competition amongst 36 other designers.

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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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Live beautifully. On purpose.

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“My French Garden”

You can learn how to design a table like a professional. I take you through layering and texturing my table in very east steps that won the most beautiful in a table charity competition amongst 36 other designers.