Hen House Linens

With mother’s day around the corner, I want to highlight a pattern that reminds me of my mother, Bold Stripe Navy. My mother had an old candy stripe tablecloth for years. Those stripes were the backdrop for birthday parties, Sunday dinners, picnics in the

In anticipation of the 138th running of the Kentucky Derby I will again share with you my Daddy’s Mint Julep recipe at the bottom of this post, however, I don’t want you to miss the picture! When I asked my friend, Katherine, if I

Just like grandmother’s friend, Taffy, who wore a mink over her nightdress to pick up the paper every morning, we like to add a little fancy to our everyday routine. Try adding a cloth napkin to the hustle and bustle of the morning. It’s

This is my go-to recipe for spring gatherings. Cocktail Tomato Salad 1 pint cocktail or cherry tomatoes quatered 1 sliced yellow bell pepper 1 diced cucumber dill** to taste sprinkle with feta, goat or bleu cheese drizzle with olive oil and balsamic crack fresh pepper on

Be creative with your linens. Lay a square tablecloth over a round one. Go mad and place three runners across your table instead of one down the center. This look was created by laying the orange topper over a striped tablecloth, then layering a

We have a lot to celebrate in the coming months. The perfect party is an afternoon brunch. The food is not the same ol’ party fare. The balance of fresh fruits and yummy breads with a breakfast-y menu is sure to please and looks

Napkin etiquete 101. Did you know when folding a cloth napkin correctly you will be able to open the napkin like a book? Correct but not very exciting. Check out how 2 friends wrapped their silver. Know any napkin origami? Share it!

The first hints of spring are popping up everywhere!  The warm yellow forsythia and daffodil, the revved lawnmowers, the non-cyber tweeting, and Keith, my mailman who delivers my March magazines! Page upon page of yummy images and ideas that remind me it is time

Whether you are with your honey, hanging with your family, or getting together with the girls, celebrate the ones you love this Valentine’s Day!

3…2…1…Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you love the promise of a fresh start that comes with the start of each year. Also, if you’re anything like me, New Year’s resolutions are not your forte. But even I can stick to them when