Holiday celebrations will feel quite different this year. While we all yearn to see family and friends, we must do so safely. This mean gatherings will hold even more meaning this year. When we can meet in person, let's do what we can to honor those we love with a special gift. ...read more
There is a lot of work that goes into throwing a holiday party or hosting family. When you are visiting your friends and family, it is customary to bring something as a gesture of thanks. While wine is always nice, we rounded up some other unique items to show the person that is ...read more
China offers a beautifully simple way to recapture elegance in everyday living. You can use it every time you dine and entertain, and even use it to elevate the sparkle of your home décor. Here are seven ideas for using china to recapture elegance in everyday life: 1. Mix and ...read more
Do you have guests heading to your home this season? There's no reason to stress. I know will anyway. It's built into our busy-mama DNA, bwah! But you don't have to. I'm going to share how to make guests feel welcome during the holidays today. Because, whether you have an ever ...read more
I went to a birthday party for a one year old at a friend's house a few years back, and was greeted at the door by a passive-aggressive sign that read "No Shoes in the House. Please Wear Socks or Hospital Slippers." (There was a big box of disposable surgical socks free for the ...read more
Do you have a guest room that’s neglected? I admit it, we need some guest room TLC and I wanted to create a cozy guest room. It’s a work in progress, but here’s where we are on the project. As a busy working mom, I admit to many failings. One is that I like to think big when ...read more
It's high time my family learned some basic toilet paper etiquette. Some folks have toilet paper battles about whether the roll should come from the top or the bottom. Frankly, I don't care I just want someone else to refill the roll. I got my chance to talk TP and toilet paper ...read more