Decked-Out Dining Rooms: Simple Touches Add Flair and Function
Each year during the holiday season, my family takes a picture around the dining room table before...
Author: Jen Brestel
Preppy, Peppy and Personalized: Using Monograms at Home
I am a child of the 80s. That decade has shaped my musical taste, my love for sitcoms, and my decorating...
Great Garnish: The Crowning Touch
Most Southern hostesses believe in going to great lengths to make their guests feel special. When...
A Cup of Tea: Delight Your Guests with Time for Tea
My junior year in college was spent studying outside of London in the quaint town of Reading. As I...
Sumptuous Spreads- Design a Buffet That’s Pretty, Pleasing and Perfectly Functional
Food and beverages are cornerstones in any celebration. Whether you are inviting friends for a tree-trimming...
EVERYDAY BEAUTY Arranging Cut Flowers
A wise friend once told me that if you have fresh flowers around the house, you will no longer notice...
Caring for Your Silver
By Jen Brestel
Indeed, properly polished silver is a tradition in many Southern homes, and it would...