Delicious and succulent fruits are abundant right now and all of our green thumbed heroes are getting ready to make their jam. We bow to your efforts and vow to honor these yummy spreads with just the right presentation.   1st Row: Althea Nova Charm […]

I love the Mediterranean feel of turquoise blue. It’s such a romantic color and reminds me of sun, translucent water and lazy days. A quick twist of color can change your entire tablescape, the mood and even the food! Whether your home collection is modern, […]

  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 […]

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 […]

If we think spring it will get here faster. And what better way to “think spring” than our Althea Nova pattern? Like traditional botanical prints, these porcelain gems are adorned with paintings of coriander, sage, caraway, lovage and chervil. I love this pattern because it is happy […]

‘Tis the season of bridal showers. And we’ve got the perfect dessert to make the affair just a little more festive. Sweet champagne mousse that is light and airy, balanced by the necessary chocolate sponge cake. But, don’t let the brides have all the fun…this […]

Even though I try and make every day special for my family, I love the excuse of a holiday like Valentine’s Day to go out of the ordinary. A few quick touches help to elevate the day with my family and loved ones. And isn’t […]

In Germany, the Christmas tree is usually put up and decorated on Christmas Eve. Before the wide variety of Christmas ornaments we have today were available, the ‘Tannenbaum’ was adorned with baked goods and real candles, a tradition that many families continue today. Isabelle von […]

So many of my happiest childhood memories involve making and eating traditional German Christmas cookies. I’ve opened up my family recipe book to share my favorite cookies with you. I hope you’ll enjoy them during the holidays and throughout the year. In Germany the ‘Adventszeit’ […]

Celebrate the season with a festive Christmas tablescape. Traditional or modern? Formal or casual? Whatever your tabletop personality, we’ll provide the inspiration with tried and true classics as well as innovative ideas. Modern white china complements bold red and green napkins. For a fresh twist […]