Tablescapes: Autumnal How-To’s
With a few tips from our in-house stylists, you can create stunning tablescapes that invite delight. Guests will feel warmly welcomed, and fond memories will linger long after dessert is served …
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The Elegant Garden Party
One secret to adding sophistication to a summer garden party is about infusing everything – from the cocktails to the centerpieces – with garden scents and flavors. Here are tips and recipes to create a sensory delight for your next outdoor party.
Small Spaces in the City: Outdoor Decor for You!
City dwellers may not have a sprawling garden or spacious patio, but that shouldn’t keep them from enjoying the outdoors. Learn tricks and tips for optimizing the smallest outdoor spaces.
Sure Mix-a-Lot
At wedding showers these days, the coveted KitchenAid stand mixer will garner more “oohs” and “ahhs” than the skimpiest lingerie. And should the mixer be in a hot new contemporary color, the reaction shifts into that certain tight smile that belies the rage of an envious bridesmaid. You know what we’re talking about …
Picnic Basket Perfection
There are few things more enjoyable than a picnic: hiking to a beautiful spot, nibbling treats, sipping wine, and chatting with friends. Picnics are so simple, affordable, and rejuvenating. Here is my list of picnic basket basics …
The Presh is On
However you shake it, the pressure cooker’s got a bad rep. Blame Audrey Hepburn in that scene from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” … and, well, the slightly dysfunctional early models. Here’s why the pressure cooker’s name must be restored …
A Hotter Looking Hot Tub Space
Feel faint the moment you step out of a hot tub and hit cool air? I do. And this got me thinking about how nice it would be for hot-tub-havers to have a space in which to unwind post-hot-tubbing. Here’s how to make your hot tub area look more hotel-with-a-cabana-ish …
After-School Snacks
Summer’s over and the kids are back in school – can we get an “Amen.” But you know what happens now: The after-school kitchen raid. Here are a few healthful, quick snack ideas that will fill their bellies without spoiling their dinner.
Instantly Modern: Outdoor Sectional Seating
Outdoor sectional seating is a fantastic choice for folks who love to throw a lot of backyard bashes. It’s modern, hip, and can be rearranged at a moment’s notice.
Fit to be Tried
As fall approaches and cooler weather might send you indoors, you can still get your sweat on. Here are a few ways to get into your fitness groove, or at least successfully fake having a fitness groove …