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A nouvelle French restaurant in Carlsbad that just simply cannot be missed: Jeune Et Joile.

I have always been a hat person.

We take a lot of pride in our porches in The South.

Sometimes how you set the table for guests or your family is more important than what you actually serve to eat.

Personally, I love to support local in whatever form that is.

Blue and white has risen back to the top and is clearly here to stay. Classics always do.

Doorknobs might be considered a somewhat eccentric thing to collect, but they call out to me.

If you love mushrooms, this recipe is for you! Perfect as a main course paired with a salad or would work really well as an opening course for a dinner party.

There are just some things in life that hold a very special place in your heart. This is one of them...Alys Beach.

There are definitely rules for where to place a napkin when entertaining but I am throwing caution to the wind.

This centerpiece was for a dinner with friends and I went BIG.

Preparing for a more intimate Autumn dinner with friends.

Guacamole is entirely based on preference. Take these recipe guidelines and make it your own!

Of course, Easter always involves eggs. One of my favorite items to collect are nests. What goes in most nests? Eggs.

We absolutely love a great cheese tray or charcuterie board. Love them!

This set has several different size bowls, cups, mugs and serving pieces that make it very versatile and it goes right in the dishwasher. No hand washing necessary.

What is your happy place in your home?

Attic bedrooms are the best! Usually tucked away, with a sloped ceiling and a tiny window they call out for a quiet afternoon and a good book.

No flower expertise is needed in this colorful centerpiece.

Ladled into warmed bowls with crème fraîche for a garnish, this will be the talk of an autumn dinner party.

Here is a round up of some of the florals I created for the last half of 2019.