Category: Entertaining

Make Your Own Bottled Water

Instead of placing a pitcher of water or a bottle of San Pellegrino on the table – try reusing a great looking wine bottle to hold your water. Every so often, I find old wine bottles at resale shops and I can’t resist buying them. The older, Italian wine bottles have a lovely shape. I clean them thoroughly with a bottle brush and fill them with chilled tap water…

More Candlestick Tricks

I love to have something interesting on the table when I entertain. I filled a crystal decanter with water, placed a clipping from our pear tree inside and stuck a candle into the opening to create this look…

For $3.99 A Bunch – Fern Leaves Can Go A Long Way

I love leaves of all types, but I think fern fronds are my favorite. Ferns have an earthy appeal for me – they remind me of walking in the woods, springtime and greenhouses. In the floral section of the supermarket you can always find fern leaves and usually they are priced at under $4.00 a bunch. Here are a few ways you can decorate with these inexpensive beauties…

Clementine Crate Tray

I love the Bagu logo on clementine crates – it has a great look to it. A piece of linen fabric lines the interior and transforms this crate into a charming tray, ideal for serving tea for two.

Still Entertaining For The Holidays? It’s OK To Take It Easy

My Dad and sister usually visit on the 26th of December each year, so we celebrate by having a Boxing Day brunch. After a busy Christmas Eve and Day, I like to keep the mood simple, but festive. Here are a few ideas that may help you pull together an easy and elegant table setting of your own in no time at all…

Lunch Bag Bowls

When I entertain during the holiday season, I use every tray, platter and serving bowl I own. So – sometimes I come up short and have to think fast. Here’s a trick that transforms a boring bowl into something a little more interesting. Give it a try…

DIY Wine Glass Charms

Make wine charms from wine corks…

Doily Table Cover

Silver and white paper doilies of varying sizes are stapled together to create a lace-like tabletop cover for a winter dinner.

Set The Table and The Mood With Small Surprises

Take a good look around your house and find second uses for ordinary things – your table will have more character and you won’t spend a penny…