Mar’s Simple Holiday Entertaining Tips
As the chill in the air arrives in Westport, I anticipate enjoying a wonderful fire in the fireplace, great bottles of wine and fabulous gatherings with my friends and family.…
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Candle Bouquet
Entertaining is in full swing! No doubt there are lots of candles and flower arrangements gracing your dining table. This week’s sMARt tip is about combining the two into one…
Tea lights to the rescue
No doubt we have all done it: purchased wonderful, oversized pillar candles only to replace them before they are finished because they start losing their shape. This week’s tip is…
From Stop & Shop to Table Top
As a lifestyle expert and designer, I always find myself thinking outside the box and looking for inspiration and unexpected resources everywhere I go. This year — with a big…
A Patriotic Window
Having a garage is a fabulous luxury as it makes for the perfect place to store holiday dÌ©cor, gardening tools, and accessories; I’ve even heard — in rare circumstances —…
Double-Duty Halloween
Ghosts, goblins, witches and more…what do you fear showing up at your door? Maybe like some people I’ve met it’s decorating for Halloween that truly sends a chill up your…
Creating a Pumpkin Centerpiece Bouquet
You can bring your garden indoors using a small pumpkin to create a festive splash of fall color. Designing your own table bouquet can be rewarding and fun. This project…
Trendy Topless Terrariums
I’m a firm believer that we should surround ourselves with living things — people, pets and plants. This smart tip is about the natural beauty of indoor terrariums. I’m no…
The Today Show: Before & After Challenge
As seen on The Today Show, I was given the design challenge of re-doing a family’s deck for under $250. Read on to see how I did it–and scroll down…