Tricks and Treats for Hosting a Spooky Hallo-Wine Party

Halloween is the time of year when you have permission to have a little scary fun! I’m taking the fear of out of hosting a party for Halloween making it easy to entertain your neighbors, friends, or co-workers. These tricks and treats are for a ‘Hallo-Wine’ party, but can be adapted to whatever spooky theme […] … Continue reading Tricks and Treats for Hosting a Spooky Hallo-Wine Party

Autumn Chinoiserie – Classic Blue & White

I recently did a “Better Kansas City” show segment on using unexpected colors and patterns for fall decorating. I’ll publish that clip next week. Meanwhile, here’s a taste of that decorating style that I have come to embrace with great enthusiasm: incorporating autumn touches into existing chinoiserie decor. Ralph Lauren “Mandarin” dinner […] via Autumn Chinoiserie … Continue reading Autumn Chinoiserie – Classic Blue & White

Black Hat Society Spooktacular Halloween Table

Welcome to the annual meeting of The Black Hat Society, all good witches are welcome! My cauldron has been bubbling with fun in anticipation and as part of a Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop this week! You can find more spooktacular table inspiration from 15 other bloggers at the end of the post. Park your broom […] … Continue reading Black Hat Society Spooktacular Halloween Table

Welcome October: Pumpkins ~ Magic & Lore

It is a magical time when the mundane laws of time and space are temporarily suspended, and the Thin Veil between the worlds is lifted. According to our Celtic Ancestors, this is the time the souls of people who had died that year make their journey to the Otherworld. During this thinning of the veil, […] … Continue reading Welcome October: Pumpkins ~ Magic & Lore

Pumpkin Spice No-Churn Ice Cream with Pumpkin Granola and Caramel Sauce

Happy October! Are you ready for all things pumpkin spice? Mother Nature was late getting the ‘fall’ memo here in North Carolina, with temperatures in the 90s the last week of September. . . weather more befitting pumpkin ice cream than pumpkin spice latte! This no-churn pumpkin spice ice cream is a breeze to make, … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice No-Churn Ice Cream with Pumpkin Granola and Caramel Sauce