As the lucky crow flies...

The autumn equinox has come and gone, marking the official start of fall! In Northern California, the leaves have begun to change. Our Pepperberry and Sugar Maple trees are turning shades of red and gold. Persimmons, my favorite fruit, are beginning to ripen into their beautiful color, and my small Michaelmas daisies are thriving! I love the fall colors, and the house is decorated with swags of fall leaves, sunflowers, candles, and fall fruits. As my house is decorated with o

What a delightful hodgepodge of mod color this table is! We have a word we use in our family, "over-ka-bubbles," and while I am not sure where it came from (I think my dad made it up), "over-ka-bubbles night" is the night you mix all of your leftovers from the week together in a single dinner. I think this table is an "over-ka-bubbles" of dishes! A big mix of colors, patterns, and styles. I've set other tables with the Villeroy & Boch Acapulco pattern; the '60s vibe and color

Labor Day marks the unofficial close of summer, and to celebrate the long weekend, we're hosting a barbecue. But it's not just any barbecue; we're also including a wine tasting. Here's a bit of background... Occasionally, you encounter a colleague who evolves into more than just a "work bestie"; they become a friend you can't imagine life without. Our barbecue guests are those kinds of friends. We've worked at four different companies, traveled together as couples, attended s

School began last week in our area, a sure sign of the approach of fall. Before fully embracing the season, I wanted to set a table with one of my favorite Franciscan patterns, "Apple." Produced by Gladding McBean & Co., the Apple pattern was made for an impressive 71 years, from 1940 until its discontinuation in 2011. It's part of the Franciscan line, which also includes popular patterns like Ivy, Desert Rose, and October—all featuring hand-painted, vibrant colors with raise