Miss Rosie and Miss Posie ~~~~ went to tea with a blueberry–peach cake to share, They sipped on some honey, so glad it was sunny, ~~~~ And could think of no joy to compare. Miss Rosie said, “Let’s never let this day end, ~~~~ Without sharing with fans near and far, Oh friendly Posie!…
My house is colorful. I have blue, green, purple, pink, some red … and I’m always attracted to color, whether it is bold and bright or peaceful pastel. Not that I don’t enjoy reading all the white, chippy blogs and admire the talent it takes to pull together a look using only textures! But I was content to admire from afar and…
It’s time again for our popular town fundraiser, Tablescapes at Waveny! The New Canaan Beautification League members have been busy as bees this spring, cleaning up little plots of land scattered throughout our town, and this tablescaping event provides enough funds for them to beautify our town in a most glorious way! Waveny Park, which is home to Waveny Mansion, consists…
It’s not easy being green when autumn arrives. ~~ Everyone is so interested in the fleeting oranges, reds and yellows. There are even those gorgeous purples ~~ ~ dried ~ or ~ freshly blooming ~ as my mint tries once again to take over the entire yard. And let’s not forget the autumn whites! Not…
Fall has arrived here in southern New England right on time and in glorious fashion, and this year without hurricanes or blizzards! The trees have not changed yet but the crispy air, honking geese and brilliant blue sky are sure signs we will soon see the autumn foliage. Although the leaves are still green my hydrangea bushes are changing…
Let’s Dish about Waveny Mansion’s latest tablescapes. Believe it or not, two years have passed since my post of the last table event at Waveny. You can see the beauties from 2011 HERE . I was missing all of you dish/tablescape lovers during the tour, so even though the mansion was crowded I was determined to take some…
Everything was in place for a pretty meal — the kind where you have your best friends over for a few laughs, chit chat, and a low calorie salad followed by chocolate dessert. My table was set with new plates, my best silver, and red glasses for sparkling water or a little bubbly. My ruby red antique bowls were ready…
What do you see when you close your eyes and drift away on a little beach break? White tropical sands and palm trees? Waves crashing on rocky coasts? Pink shells? Jellyfish? A place to run with your best friend? Cape Cod in Massachusetts extends an arm around the bay protecting Boston, creating in its interior beautiful beaches…
When I set the table I usually have to do the same thing I do when I pack for a trip–look at everything I have out, then reduce by half. Otherwise, there is simply not enough room for the food. A single large centerpiece requires space planning! This basket will adorn my dining room table for Easter dinner. …
Would you like to enjoy a summer meal here? Or maybe a picnic on the grounds? Waveny House was built in New Canaan in 1912 by a founder of Texaco for use as the family’s summer cottage. The mansion and 300 surrounding acres, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, were purchased by New Canaan in 1967 for “the future use of…