Decorating

A mingling of mother-of-pearl trinkets is scattered atop a lace tablecloth.

Frost from the Sea: Mother-of-Pearl

As pure as alabaster snowfall and as glimmering as the frosted landscape, mother-of-pearl has an unmistakable iridescent quality that mirrors all the romance of...
Historic Holiday Decor: White House ornaments viewed from above, atop a green-and-white paper surface, a collection of White House ornaments is carefully displayed.

Historic Holiday Décor: White House Christmas Ornaments

Often called “The People’s House,” the U.S. President’s lodgings are home to a magical array of festive decorations at Christmastime. Eager to share the...
Jenny Bohannon’s dining room features a Christmas tablescape. Green-trimmed Julie Amory linens cover the table laid with Mottahedeh’s Duke of Gloucester china and gold-rimmed glassware. Fresh fruit and greenery in silver holders make up the centerpieces.

Jenny Bohannon’s Closing Thoughts as Artist-in-Residence

A home is often like a treasure chest, filled with items of immeasurable value: beauty, love, warmth, hospitality, and family. Victoria’s 2023 Artist-in-Residence, Jenny...
Sterling Keepsakes

Sterling Keepsakes for Christmas

Silver bells and porcelain acorns, tartan ribbons and frosted garlands, clip-on candles reminiscent of those in the centuries-old German tradition—the beautifully decorated Christmas tree...

10 Ideas for Holiday Decorating

Only Christmas can prompt the richness and magnitude with which we deck the halls to celebrate family and friends. Charming in its various incarnations,...
Pretty Pumpkins Amidst a Roaring Fire

Pretty Pumpkins Amidst a Roaring Fire

When October days turn gloriously crisp and cool, savor the pleasures of sunlit afternoons spent outdoors. Softened with the plush comforts of cashmere-cozy pillow...