As the lucky crow flies...

This Independence Day is for celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country's independence. We spent the day in the pool with friends, grilling out and enjoying the beautiful weather. In the morning, I went to our local farmer's market and bought beautiful red roses and light and dark blue statice for the center of the table. The statice looks purple in the picture but is definitely more blue in real light. Isn't this tablecloth beautiful? I saw it on https://homeiswherethe

I am a self-admitted dish hoarder. Yes, I have a problem. I have a Pinterest board called "Dishes I Covet." I can't pass up a pretty plate or glass and need at least two of them. With each tablescaping blog I read, I get new ideas for table setting and new dishes. Now, I have my favorite patterns and tend to like vintage patterns. I also absolutely love 1960s/70s mod patterns. In an earlier post, I shared where I store my dishes Where do I store all of my dishes? and how I tr

Happy 250th Birthday, America! Although I was just a kid, I am old enough to remember the Bicentennial celebration and recall watching the festivities in Washington, D.C., and around the country on television. The proudest American moment I've had recently was attending the U.S. vs. Australia World Cup game in Seattle. Red, white, and blue were proudly being worn by everyone (except the Aussies!). The U.S. won 2-0! The event was so well-run, and Seattle was spectacular—beauti