Those of you who have followed me for some time, know I like to set a simple table…and usually with items I have on hand. I tend toward a neutral fall and winter decor, but I shocked my husband when I added just a tiny bit of autumnal color to a table for a recent dinner party. My inspiration were a pair of two tone mini rose plants that I bought at our local farmers market for $6. I miscalculated…
Growing up, I wasn’t the biggest fan of fall. Oh, I loved the hot apple cider, wearing sweaters and boots, and of course the changing colors of the leaves…but sweaters turn into coats, leaves need to be raked and before you know it, winter is upon you! At the first sight of mums in the grocery store I would be resigned to the fact that summer was truly over. Maybe that’s why I never really caught on to fall decorating…
I’ve always enjoyed entertaining. I love sharing our house and a home cooked meal with our friends and family when they come to visit. I especially love throwing a dinner party here at The Little Glass House. It is a great place to gather with the dining table being the star of our home. It sits right in the middle of our open concept space. So naturally, I like it to look appealing when our guests arrive. What I don’t like is to overthink it. Entertaining should be fun….not…