It’s so much fun to shop for holiday gifts, though some of our loved ones are easier to buy for…
Read More
decorating
Autumn Décor: Pumpkins
My neighbor has a tradition of shining pumpkins in mid-October to decorate for both the autumn season and for Halloween….
Read More
Fresh Flowers for Fêtes
Fall flowers such as dahlias and chrysanthemums give so much color and texture to a garden and to a dining…
Read More
Bastille Day: July 14
I have been in France for more than one Bastille Day, and my French editor Katie Leonard has, too. She…
Read More
Supporting Local Businesses: GreenGable Gardens
GreenGable Gardens is my favorite local florist shop and flower farm. Owner Viesia Balint and her husband Demetri grow the…
Read More
Joyeux Noël
Each year I love to decorate my home for Christmas, or as the French would say Joyeux Noël! Over the…
Read More