It's November... How did it get here so quickly? Some of you may remember this tablescape from a couple of years ago, but it's one of my Autumn favorites, so I'm reprising it this week. Enjoy! This week I added the tiniest hint of Fall to my indoor decor. My little vignette started with the beautiful old linen table square ... because I was inspired by the Caramel & Cream inspiration board I showed you last week. Source I also promised you an "inspired" tablescape ... The cream and muted caramel pottery centerpiece bowl was my anchor. It's a favorite piece to decorate with at this time of year. Obviously, the inspiration board dictated that I include pears ... A ... Keep Reading...
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For the love of pumpkins…
Hello all! I just have to ask... Was your weekend weather as gorgeous as mine? Warm sunshine and cool breezes. Leaves falling like golden rain. This is my favorite time of the year! I wonder if it's because I was an October baby? On my recent trip to Texas, the Oscar de la Renta exhibit wasn't my only field trip. Nope. The parents, sister, and I also went to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden—another "first" for me. Since this is my favorite time of the year (Did I tell you?), I was all smiles when I saw the pumpkins. I smiled A LOT! Are you as intrigued by these as I was? From a distance, I couldn't imagine how those heavy pumpkins were "attached" to the structures—so I decided to find ... Keep Reading...
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My hour with Oscar de la Renta
A few weeks ago while in Texas visiting family, my parents, sister, and I went to The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. I'd wanted to make the trip ever since I wrote about Pride and Presidents, but this was my first chance. Little did I know—and to the delight of the females in our group—the gallery that houses traveling exhibits was featuring five decades of the artistry of Oscar de la Renta. I've been wanting to share it with you. Today seems like an appropriate time... even as my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. de la Renta. As you probably know, Oscar de la Renta was a favorite designer of Laura Bush and designed many of the dresses she wore as First ... Keep Reading...
