As the lucky crow flies...

August has its own unique light. Gold and hazy, honey-colored light that makes us appreciate the last days of summer. Metlox Sculptured Zinnia dishes are August dishes. The raised flowers in golds and oranges with beautiful sage green leaves on a cream background are perfect for a late summer table setting. Metlox Sculptured Zinnia was manufactured in Manhattan Beach, California, from 1964 to 1979. Metlox also created another of my favorite patterns, Sculptured Daisy, which i

I'm eagerly (and impatiently) waiting for Halloween! Actually, both Fall and Halloween, but Halloween is occupying my table-setting mindshare. I'm gradually incorporating Fall elements into my decor, and with September approaching, I'm getting excited. However, Halloween decor is still about 8-9 weeks away! The excitement began when I was texting with my cousin, who loves Fiesta and has an amazing eye not only for Halloween decorations but is truly gifted in creating a beauti

I love August; our Farmer's Market is overflowing with farm-fresh produce, and our small garden is bursting with tomatoes. Dear hubby and #2 son plant tomatoes in old wine barrels, which they carefully water, prune, and protect from the critters that try to eat them! It's no surprise that we consume a lot of tomatoes at home. While there are excellent canned tomatoes on the market—Cento and Mutti are our top picks—nothing beats the taste of fresh home-canned tomatoes in pasta

It's been a minute since I set a Sunday morning breakfast table! These Metlox Sculptured Daisy plates were actually the very first plates that launched my dish collection. I was living in Miami (many many years ago!) and thrifting with friend and found these plates and thought they were pretty and bought them. Little did I know they'd launch an obsession, I mean collection! We've had a busy summer traveling and haven't really had many Sunday mornings with the whole family at