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  • Everything Old is New Again

    Have you seen “Mad Men?”  Set in the 1960’s, this show on AMC is setting the stage for entertaining with it’s lavish cocktail parties and bringing back classic decorating trends that had long faded away.  It’s all so glamorous and… Continue reading

  • Elegant Dinner on a Budget

    It’s time for New Year’s Eve celebrations to commence as 2010 comes to an end.  Some of you may already have plans while others may be a whole lot like me, and still trying to decide what you want to… Continue reading

  • Easy Hamburger Buffet

    I don’t know about you, but after days and days of rich food (which I will get to later), I was ready for a simple meal when it came time for the last of our Christmas celebrations over the weekend!… Continue reading

  • Setting Our Christmas Table

    It’s so much fun to look through old etiquette books or cookbooks and seeing all of the beautiful ways to set a table.  Everything has it’s place which creates a practical setting when you sit down to dine.  While tradition… Continue reading