Easter Table Setting

Easter Table Setting: At Home on the Bay

Eggs, baskets, bunnies and tulips ... oh my ... it must be Easter. I chose a pink, yellow and turquoise color scheme this year.  It's colorful and fun and makes me happy. Easter is a day to rejoice and celebrate after all. This Easter we will be having brunch which is one of our favorite meals.  I can't wait.  But, my all time favorite … [Read more...]

Annual Christmas Cookie Swap with Friends

Annual Cookie Swap Brunch: At Home on the Bay

Every year, a few of my friends and I get together for a cookie swap.  It is a fun and stress free way to start the season's celebrations. There are only four of us, so we only have to make four dozen cookies, plus a few extra for tasting.  I think that is what makes it so stress free.  We also take turns hosting the party.  This time it … [Read more...]

Candy Land Christmas Tablescape

Candy Land Christmas Tablescape: At Home ont the Bay

There aren't any flowers on this Christmas table, but there is plenty of candy because this tablescape is for the kid in all of us. The gingerbread house makes its final appearance at the Christmas table.  It's destiny is dessert.  I hot glued peppermints and blue candy from the party store to styrofoam trees.  Egg cups were used as tree … [Read more...]

Fall Picnic Tablescape

    I love a picnic, so I thought it would be fun to plan one this past weekend.  The weather was perfect.     The menu had many of the flavors of the season.   Fall Picnic Menu Blue Cheese, Pears and Crackers with Wine Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans on Ciabatta Bread Acorn Squash and … [Read more...]