comfort zone entertaining

         simple buffet style in natural colors and materials... linen napkins, brown crystal goblets,
         straw mats, big plates, family style serving bowls...photos by marili forastieri

shades of white

I always set the table with seasonal objects I love:
white stones from a beach walk,  a single white peony blossom
 in a low glass, a porcelain rose, bell jars, china  in
 different styles and shades of white, and shells to use for
everything from napkin holders, place cards and salt dishes...
photo by marili forastieri

favorite things...

                                            photograph by marili forastieri

summer style

my favorite new things for summer tablesettings from the new general store...
www.thenewgeneralstore.com

celebrate earth day outdoors!

photograph by marili forastieri

glass cloches

photograph by marili forastieri

happy easter !

simple single color flowers are always just right... such an old fashioned flower, but masses of just blossoms look at home in a modern setting...a cream bowl of pale blue hydrangeas are my favorite for  easter...photo by jeff mcnamara