All Set: A Tuscan Summer

Few things delight me as much as a well set table so I was thrilled my Mom put this gem together...the color palate brings the warm tones of Tuscany to mind and the sweets she featured look heavenly.  We picked up these plates at an antique show about a year ago and have been itching to use them ever since.  There's nothing quite like a good vintage find!  

All Set: Harvest Hues

One of our seasonal series is making an appearance today which is always a good time, believe you me.  This particular All Set was orchestrated entirely by my angel mother because 1) she has such a wealth of great ideas, and 2) I think she's concerned about my general well being in regards to how many hours we've been putting in at the shop lately (it's crunch time, folks).  I always know I can count on her to come up with something amazing, especially when I need her help.  As per usual, she sure did come through.  I just love her eye for color and how she can make even the subdued colors of fall look alive.  This is the current set up in her breakfast nook...so sharp looking, right?

All Set: Father's Day

We have lots to catch up on.  Lots and lots.  But before I get to the Amazing Race themed road trip I planned or our time in Miami or Disney World (it was as fun as it sounds), I need to backtrack for just a second.  Yesterday was Father's Day and since I was gone all last week I didn't really get a chance to address it properly.  It's no secret that I adore my Dad.  I mean, I'm the Daddy's Girl of all Daddy's Girls...Queen of the Daddy's girls, if you will.  So I couldn't pass up the chance to do a Father's Day themed All Set (you didn't think I already forgot about our new monthly series, did you?).  I don't know if you've researched it lately, but there isn't exactly an abundance of inspiration out there for masculine place settings.  I suppose I see why in theory, but if something's worth celebrating it's worth celebrating right and I can't think of a single thing more impressive (especially in this day and age) than a great father.  I hope you put a pin in some of these ideas (figuratively speaking...or literally I suppose, hello Pinterest) for your belated Father's Day celebration, your Dad's birthday, or just a random night you set aside to appreciate any strong male figure in your life.  My favorite touches were the cigar boxes, the match books and the tie-like fabrics we used for the tablecloth and napkins.  Did you get to do anything special for your Dad yesterday?  Do tell!