Category Archives: China

“Tablescapes”: My Trip to The Miromar Design Center

Last week, I was in Naples Florida at the Miromar Design Center. I had a lovely time and made many new friendships! Below I will show you a recap of my time in Florida. My new friend, Lynne Groth and … Continue reading

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“What’s in Your Collection”:Lovely White Milk Glass

I recently had a young client who indicated that she is starting a collection of white milk glass!  I was delighted, as I fondly remember that my mother had several pieces in our home in the 50’s. So I thought … Continue reading

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“Tablescapes: Bouquets for Spring & Summer Entertaining”

Many of my “second home clients” are beginning to drift back to lovely Western North Carolina and often want me to assist them with their summer entertaining plans.  So I consider it my job to find new tabletop patterns that … Continue reading

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“Inspiring Images”: Hues of Spring- Purple and Green

With  purple crocus, lilacs, wisteria ,violets, soft purple sweet peas and deep purple tulips about to “spring forth”,  our minds can wander to the lovely combination of purple and green.  I thought these tablescapes would certainly inspire your spring tablescapes.  … Continue reading

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“What’s In Your Collection”: Collecting Irish Silver Part II

A bit more on collecting lovely antique Irish silver… As a big tea drinker, I am always intrigued by the delicate design of silver teapots and tea services. These impressive Victorian Irish sterling silver teapots would make any collector proud! … Continue reading

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