The art of the table, and knowing which rules to break
I love setting my table because it is a time to be creative. I start by thinking of what is being served- is it Asian...
Pumpkins and sunflowers
Bring nature indoors with a massive display of wild flowers-whether you have access to some summer wild flowers in a garden or walk in the countryside, or find a variety...
Chinese hot pot table setting ideas
To make the Chinese Hot Pot menu even a bit more fun, I like to add a bit of easy decoration to the table. The items do not need to...
bright and striking centerpieces with lemons
Love, love lemons! And in California when the Meyer lemons come out in markets, I cannot resist buying lots of them. The bright, yellow and...
simple is beautiful, rose centerpiece
Creating a striking centerpiece does not have to be time-consuming or expensive. Every once in a while, I love the beauty and simplicity (and tradition) of red roses. In a...
place setting, Zen style
You can create an interesting table with a bit of thought, some creativity and not too much time. Here I set a table for a friend’s birthday lunch and used...
