Entertaining

Among the Daffodils

Among the Daffodils

In “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” William Wordsworth recalls the bliss of discovering a strand of daffodils abloom in the Lake District of...
A small table is draped in antique French lace, set for an intimate tea for two. The silver tray holds priceless porcelain cups and saucers bearing feminine portraits.

Five Stylish Hosting Tips from Lidy Baars

French Garden House curator Lidy Baars, recognized as a tastemaker in our book The Art of Beautiful Tables, presents five exclusive tips for using...
Our Five Favorite Spring-Inspired Desserts

Our Five Favorite Spring-Inspired Desserts

Beautiful blooms gayly greet us, and warmer environs whisper to any who listen, spring has surely arrived. As we lift our kitchen windows to...
A place setting of white and green awaits a friendly gathering, with sweet twigs of foliage tucked into the napkin and fern imagery on the plates and papers.

Wintertime Tablescape Tips from Lidy Baars

Celebrate the new beginnings and wintry romance that come around this time of year by hosting a small gathering of loved ones for a...
Always & Forever

Always & Forever

“There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart,” Jane Austen declares in her novel Emma, and there is no time better to express...
Lovely Sweets for the Sweet

Lovely Sweets for the Sweet

With a taste to tempt every palate, these handmade pretties convey the most ardent of affections in each mouthwatering morsel. A delicate shade of blush...