Seashell Motifs

Set of 4 Linen Coquille Scallop Placemats

Shell motifs date back to the Greco-Romans as a favorite decorative feature. To both the Greeks and the Romans, the shell signified fertility and was associated with Aphrodite, Greek goddess of love and beauty, and with Venus, Roman goddess of the same attributes.

Do You Burp Your Home?

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Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy the day and make sure to spread some love.

I grew up in Germany, and my mother (or more accurately, our German housekeeper), would open the windows every morning, called lüften. Lüften is a traditional German practice of briefly but fully opening windows and doors once or twice daily to exchange stale indoor air with fresh air. Also known as "house burping" or shock ventilation, this 5–10 minute routine prevents mold growth, boosts air quality, and improves sleep and mood, regardless of outside temperatures.

Long Weekend

Williams Sonoma

 

I am looking forward to a long holiday weekend with Valentine's Day tomorrow and President's Day on Monday. If you get red roses this weekend, there is no prettier combination than red roses in a blue and white Chinese vase or ginger jar.

Setting the Blue and White Table

Delft Bloom Tablecloth

 

The wonderful thing about blue and white is that it is timeless, classic, and beautiful in all seasons. This Delft Bloom tablecloth is such an elegant choice.