Narrowing down the palette for my holiday table is always a bit of a conundrum: I adore a crisp, snowy white look… but then again, nothing’s cozier than tartan plaid… and I’m always a sucker for an evergreen palette that lets me incorporate lots of classic boxwood. Which is why it’s so fun to get… read more
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Transformed :: Scaffolding to Table
Happy first-day-of-November, everyone! Two weeks ago, I (Claire) asked for your suggestions on which table I should make to convert my formal dining room into a functioning combination workspace/eating area. I was leaning towards a sawhorse style table, but after reading all the enthusiastic responses to the metal base table (option #3), I decided to make one… read more
Transformed :: Sawhorse Table
Happy Thursday everyone, Claire here with my latest project dilemma. One of the many influences my job as an interior designer has had on my personal life is my constant desire to change and rearrange my own humble abode. I spend so much time creating spaces for others that it’s not unusual to find me pushing around… read more
7 Best :: Simple Summer Tables
I go crazy over summer fashion and summer entertaining for the same reason: with both, the less fuss and more bare bones, the better. And how can you not love styling and setting a table that requires as little effort as possible to achieve a fabulous final product? I’ve got a few low key gatherings coming… read more
Weekend Notes
Good morning from sunny California! Did I mention that I’m here this week? I’ve been needing to line up a few west coast meetings, and since the 100-day countdown to baby has begun we decided to seize the chance to travel while I still can. After a few days in LA (where I got to… read more
Mother’s Day in the Park
Happy Friday, everyone! What do you all have planned for this Sunday? Did you find your mom the perfect present or plan a fabulous day out for the two of you, or do you have a family tradition that you honor every year? If you’re still looking for some last minute inspiration, this alfresco Mother’s Day tea… read more
Transformed :: Moroccan-Style Table
Claire here, with this week’s DIY transformation for you all! When Camille asked for my help in creating a low seated dining table for her bohemian-themed shoot for DIY Network, the wheels in my head started spinning. What types of materials would be right for a Moroccan-style table, perfect for guests to lounge around on floor… read more
DIY :: Gold Confetti Runner
When I was younger, I hated setting the table for dinner parties (my mother can attest to it). Funny how our tendencies change, isn’t it? These days, I can imagine very few things that get my creative juices flowing more than designing a fabulous table, then setting it just in time to show off to friends… read more
The Antiquarian Post
Remember our minor freak-out over Antiquaria back in March? Well, we’ve kept our dials keenly tuned in to the dynamic duo, and since then they haven’t slowed down for a minute. To add to their list of trades (like vintage bridal registries, china pattern coordination, and custom stationery design), the gals have now published two… read more
My Thanksgiving Table :: Rustic + Refined
These past few weeks have flown by, and it’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us. Since I spent the last few days packing a week’s worth of work into Mon – Wed, I’m setting aside all of today to do my Thanksgiving prep: grocery shopping, guest room readying and (my favorite part) setting the… read more
