One of my favorite Christmas traditions is The Feast of St. Nicholas. It is really the beginning of the season and brings most Germans back straight to their childhood.   Last year I posted about the symbolism and all the childhood memories that come back to me […]

The holiday season is many things to many people. Each family has traditions and symbols in their home to help keep the message of the season in focus. Most of us will agree, it’s not all about gifts. It’s about family and celebration. For those […]

What? Summer isn’t Formal? Did you every notice that your formal china gets a little lonely in the summer months? True…hot dogs and sandy beaches hardly make me want to break out the good stuff. But, what about the long warm nights?  And the 4-day […]

Take the uppity out of formal and replace it with a whole lot of cool. But, beware. Our Modern Grace pattern is quite demanding of the spotlight and begs for you to succumb to its glory. Its needy, really.   If pure white is not […]

Okay, so it’s the weekend for barbeque, picnics and the window into summer fun. As much as I love all those things, they do add to my to-do list and I find myself needing a break from the planning. With the weather turning nicer, I […]

  Everyone knows that I get obsessed with certain pieces from Villeroy &  Boch. I’ve got 999 ways to use a Boston Wine Goblet and that doesn’t even include wine! So, I’m happy to announce that another obsession has started. It’s the Farmhouse Touch Blue […]

  We are excited to introduce our latest pattern: Farmhouse Touch. It’s signature Villeroy & Boch with great shapes, mix and match designs and hero pieces that are bookshelf worthy. This neo-basic pattern was designed by artisans who added unique touches to each piece to […]

With Easter and Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re thinking about giving gifts that conjure happiness. These adorable treat boxes are sure to do just that and for many years to come. Each treat box has a sweet surprise inside: a spring ornament. Perfect to […]

Dressing for spring always puts an extra hop in my step. The cute shoes, lightweight jackets and fabulous florals are all wardrobe signals that a new season has begun. A great floral print has always been a classic fashion “must have” for spring, and the same […]

One of my favorite stories to tell is Design Naif. This pattern is near and dear to my heart and also to legions of fans worldwide. After all, it’s a love story. I guess we are all suckers for a good love story…and this one […]