There is something truly magical about gathering around a beautifully set table beneath the trees. This elegant alfresco dinner party took place in a peaceful Arizona orchard, where vintage china, pink crystal, seasonal fruit, fresh flowers, and a wonderfully rustic antler centerpiece created an unforgettable setting for dinner under the stars. Although this particular evening…
It may still feel like summer outside, but everywhere I look, pumpkins, ghosts, and witches are beginning to appear! Halloween decorating seems to start a little earlier every year, and this year is certainly no exception. Since so many of you are already looking for seasonal inspiration, I thought this would be the perfect time…
Apparently, I really love making fall wreaths! As I’ve been revisiting and updating some of my older seasonal projects, I was surprised to discover that I have created so many different DIY fall wreaths over the years. From colorful, overflowing designs filled with pumpkins and autumn leaves to simpler wreaths inspired by nature, each one…
There are fresh flowers on my desk this week, but they’re not the only pieces of nature finding their way into our home. I’ve also arranged a lavish arrangement of faux blooms into an brass pot, filled a wooden bowl with faux artichokes, and placed a bundle of pheasant feathers in a favorite vase. None…
Do you wrestle with the same question every July and August? Is it too soon to decorate for fall? If you’ve been waiting for someone to give you permission, here it is—there’s no magic date. Decorate when it brings you joy. Rather than packing away summer overnight, I prefer a softer approach. I gradually weave…