The simpler, the better … such is the case with satisfying summer appetizers. With garden-fresh ingredients and a few staples from the store, it’s a cinch to make treats that’ll have your guests coming back for more!

Flowers can make an ordinary occasion feel special when they’re done well. Over the years, I’ve picked up a few, simple secrets that will fool even your closest friends into thinking you’ve hired a professional.

In the warmer months, I like to eat outdoors as much as possible. That doesn’t mean that I sacrifice style though! I bring my pretty dishware, linens, and silverware outside whether I’m having a casual meal with my family, or . . . Continue reading

Feeding a large group doesn’t have to be costly or exhausting. I’m all about keeping things simple, as well as fun and creative.   If the host of the party is relaxed, then the guests will relax and enjoy themselves.  One . . . Continue reading

Having family and friends over for 4th of July is a great way to celebrate America’s birthday. I love planning a simple and delicious menu.  I do that because I love having time to spend with family and friends and . . . Continue reading

Setting the table for any occasion makes me happy. I love to keep it simple and festive, especially for the 4th of July. Yes the classic red, white and blue. One of my favorite go to items is ribbon. I . . . Continue reading

On the Today Show I showed America how I like to celebrate the 4th. I love having friends and family over on the 4th. It’s always been a very special holiday for our kids. I always go overboard with tricking . . . Continue reading

Garden Prep: There are so many interesting ways of planting and potting flowers and herbs. These days, we have so many choices of containers that we can coordinate with any style we like. I have a stylist’s trick that we . . . Continue reading

Forget that crying jag you had the last time you tried to wallpaper … all wet glue and bubbles, watching it curl off the wall the moment you thought you were finished … let’s talk Tempaper instead.

Relax, what? Well that’s my middle name. I spend every summer in Italy at our home there. So you could say that I have an honorary Italian Ph.D. on the subject. The sad truth is that we Americans, as a . . . Continue reading