Decorating the Living Room Mantel with a Nutcracker Theme
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Decorating the Living Room Mantel with a Nutcracker Theme

The only reason my living room mantel is completely decorated for Christmas is due to the Fall Styling Workshop. Chloe, from Celebrate and Decorate, demonstrates her technique for layering garlands for a luxuriously styled mantel. I can honestly say this mantel is so gorgeous that the room doesn’t require any other decorations. The Before Typically,…

Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Table Design to Centerpiece Inspiration
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Thanksgiving Table Ideas from Table Design to Centerpiece Inspiration

Every year I try to make our Thanksgiving table extra special, from the space and table, to the place setting and centerpiece. There is something that says love in setting a lovely table for your guests. Since this is the holiday of thanks, what better way to tell your family and guests how grateful you…

Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!
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Our First Fall Styling Workshop is a Success!

Last Thursday and Friday, we hosted the very first Fall Styling Workshop here at our historic property, Bella Terra. Naturally, for weeks and months beforehand, we dreamed and planned. But anything you imagine in your head and then execute in real life, comes with a bit of trepidation. I am very happy to say, with…

Going for Pinks in Decorating the Fall Dining Room Mantel
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Going for Pinks in Decorating the Fall Dining Room Mantel

I love my dining room and having an oriental rug with shades of pink, claret, beige and greens does create obstacles when decorating for the colorful fall season and holidays. But I love a challenge and what better way to dive in than taking those colors and transforming them into fall decor. With white walls,…

Discover the Magic of Fall to Holiday Styling at Our Historic Phoenix Retreat
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Discover the Magic of Fall to Holiday Styling at Our Historic Phoenix Retreat

Dear Friends, In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, nestled on 2 lush acres, stands a piece of history—a unique, lovingly restored property that harkens back to the early 1900s. With open spaces dwindling in our city, we count ourselves fortunate to have preserved this slice of the past. This property has been our haven, where…