Category Archives: Entertaining

“Specialties of the House”: Summer Brunch for House Guests

Summer always brings lots of fun friends to our lake house , as well as Chestnut Cottage.  Thought you might need some breakfast/brunch ideas and I love these make ahead Sausage and Broccoli Egg Muffins!  You can make ahead and … Continue reading

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“Key Ingredients”: Orange & Aqua Tablescapes

On my recent speaking engagement at Christ Church Antiques Show in Grosse Pointe , Michigan, one of the tablescapes I designed was with an orange and aqua color pallet.  I thought you might enjoy the Key Ingredients of that tablescape! … Continue reading

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“Simple Pleasures & Little Luxuries”: Champagne for Summer!

As I have said repeatedly, I LOVE champagne.   For me it is the ultimate Simple Pleasure/Little Luxury! I love this idea of Tangerine Sorbet Champagne Floats. And with all of summer’s lovely flowers in bloom, why not take the time … Continue reading

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“Specialties of The House”: Chestnut Cottage Party Tea

Chestnut Cottage Party Tea! With lots of hot, lazy summer days ahead, I thought you might enjoy an old recipe from Chestnut Cottage…”Party Tea”

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“What’s in Your Collection”:Living in What You Love!

While on my visit to the Orlando Antiques Show, I had the pleasure of meeting  Renee Garrison.  Yesterday, Renee sent me an article she had recently written for the Tampa Tribune and I thought you might enjoy the article and these lovely collection, … Continue reading

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