We’ve got the winners for the best Summer Cocktails. Our friend Sommer had a cocktail contest on her blog A Spicy Perspective and asked me to judge what would be the best cocktail recipe for the summer season: alcoholic and non-alcoholic. First, I want to thank Sommer […]

  I was at the New York Tabletop Show last week and could not wait to share with you our latest pattern: Anmut Bloom and Anmut Colours. This vibrant collection was met with glowing reviews and it’s no wonder. The body of this pattern is […]

We are all in love with the latest Villeroy & Boch pattern, Amazonia. Villeroy & Boch launched a limited version of the Amazonia collection last year and it was a huge hit. Each piece is undeniably glamorous and brilliant with color and design. Have you […]

I am so excited to announce that our blogging buddies over at 12BottleBar.com have been nominated by the Saveur Best Food Blog Awards. They are in the Best Cocktail Blog category. All of their recipes are original, seasonal and super fun. Just take a look […]

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. I’m thinking about my loves. My true loves. Husband and children aside, there are items in my home that I treasure. Physical objects that I LOVE. And I’m starting to think they are loving me back. Is that wrong? Some of […]

Happy New Year All! Now that the holiday season is behind me, I reflect on all the joyous moments. I certainly had quality time with my family. My husband and I engaged in a handful of parties. My children were around and family was in […]

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 […]

A touch of your home to hers. I’ve always been a fan of homemade hostess gifts. I love to give them and receive them. They seem to exemplify what holiday gatherings are about: sharing these special times with those who are important to you. During […]

I’ve always loved the Boy Scout credo of “Be Prepared”. It means you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty. As a mother, I feel that credo transcends into all that I do and constantly think about […]

That little white lie. Oh, how it helps us get through life! I’ve always been one for honesty, but sometimes a twinkle in the eye and a little white lie helps what could be an awkward situation become a breeze. Lately I’ve found myself white […]