The New Housewarming: Gifts That Help Create Instant Memories
I've been thinking about housewarming gifts lately — specifically, how most of us default to candles or wine. But what if we gave gifts that actually helped our friends create...
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The New Maximalist Table: Mixing Patterns and Textures Like a Pro
I'm completely obsessed with the maximalist table trend that's been taking over Instagram lately — and honestly, it couldn't have come at a better time. After years of minimalist white...
Mother's Day Gifts That Say 'I Really Know You'
I've been thinking a lot about Mother's Day gifts lately — specifically, how to move beyond the expected flowers and chocolate (though let's be honest, those are lovely too). This...
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta: Setting a Table That Actually Celebrates
I've been thinking about Cinco de Mayo all week, it's one of those holidays that just begs for a colorful, joyful table. There's something about the combination of bright flowers,...
Effortless Elegance: One Serving Set, Three Ways to Wow Your Guests
You know that feeling when you find the perfect serving pieces — the ones that work for literally everything? I'm obsessed with finding those multitasking heroes that make entertaining feel...
Setting the Scene: Garden Party Essentials for Spring Entertaining
There's something absolutely magical about dining outdoors this time of year — the air is finally warm enough to throw open all the windows, the garden is coming alive, and...
Meet the Artist: Stephanie Grace and Her Ceramics That Make Every Day Feel Special
There's something magical about holding a piece of pottery that was shaped by hand, and honestly, that's exactly what drew me to Stephanie's work. When I first discovered her ceramics,...
The Foundation of Spring: How the Right Tablecloth Sets Your Entire Entertaining Tone
You know that moment when you walk into a room and immediately feel the vibe? That's the magic of a beautiful tablecloth — it's literally the foundation that everything else...
The New Maximalist Table: Mixing Patterns and Textures Like a Pro
I'm completely obsessed with the maximalist table trend that's been taking over Instagram lately — and honestly, it couldn't have come at a better time. After years of minimalist white...
Garden Party Season: The Pieces That Make Outdoor Entertaining Actually Easy
I don't know about you, but the second the weather hits 65 degrees, I'm already dreaming about eating outside. There's something so magical about that first garden party of the...
The Gingham Renaissance: Why This Classic Pattern is Having a Major Moment
I can't walk into a design showroom, flip through a magazine, or scroll Instagram without seeing gingham everywhere — and honestly, I'm not mad about it. This spring feels like...
Cooler Weather, Warmer Gatherings: The Art of the Transitional Table Setting
You know that feeling when spring is almost here but there's still a chill in the air? We're in that sweet spot right now on Cape Cod — the days...
The Scents of Spring: How to Layer Fragrance Throughout Your Home
There's something magical about the way a beautiful scent can instantly transform a room — and honestly, spring is my absolute favorite time to refresh all the fragrances in our...
Spring Cleaning | Refresh your Space
As the seasons shift, I always find myself wanting to freshen things up at home...nothing major, just a few small updates that make everything feel brighter and more inviting again....
Shop by Room | The Bar Edition
Happy Hour Starts NOW! Cocktail Napkins | I’ve started thinking of cocktail napkins the way I think about books or trinket dishes: they’re fun, little collectibles. It’s fun to have a...
Melissa's April Favorites
Round Flutter Platter I love this one because it works for both holidays we celebrate in April! This year I’m actually using the Round Flutter Platter as my Seder plate...