Summer Flowers For Weekend Entertaining.

Simple mix of flowers and succulents from the garden for table decorations. Of course our denim blue Sunbrella cloth in Upland/Denim will help make things easy for any spills this weekend. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

My Daughter's Cook Out For Memorial Weekend.

My Daughter Beth served this menu for Easter but it is the perfect cook out menu for this weekend. Lamb on the grill with a simple herb rub. Caramelized Roasted Fennel. Herb Popovers, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and a savory Ratatouille. It is a great combination. We love carbs but you may want to add some sauteed Spinach.

Flowers for Thanksgiving.

Flowers in the house for Thanksgiving. A beautiful cold, crisp sunny day in Southern California. Friends and family for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

Summer Celebration Swedish Style

Nothing is more enjoyable than the celebration of "mid summer" in Sweden. The tradition of getting together and having local crayfish while wearing silly hats and enjoying good food, beverages, family and friends. Years ago, while filming for HGTV I had the opportunity of attending such a feast and I shall never forget this event. Every summer I can't help but remember what fun this was! Hello to all my Swedish friends.

Quenelles Lyonnaise

One of my personal favorite dishes: the pike quenelles Lyonnaise from La Grenouille in New York. These delightful little morsels are like pillows of clouds with a subtle taste. This will make any meal merry & bright.New York Times Photo Christopher Smith

White Christmas with Red Touches

Beth LeManach likes to use a monotone scheme for Christmas with just the right amount of red touches. Wether it be berries from the garden, cranberry on the table or red fruit. It is such a serene look for the holiday season !

Swedish Christmas!

I am a big fan of a Swedish Christmas. The Simplicity of fresh greens, clean, crisp surroundings and candle light fill the rooms with joy! Ann Milang of Swedish Blonde company produces products for Swedish country decorating. I visited her home in Sweden and was totally charmed. Ann, an American is married to a Swede and spends time here in California and Sweden. When decorating this year think Swedish! I especially like the over-sized napkins...smart idea.

Happy Thanksgiving From My Family!

The perfect setting in my daughter and son-in-law's garden. Friends and family gathered to give thanks!

Don't Worry About The Children This Holiday!

No need to worry about spills this holiday. With Sunbrella rugs and upholstery fabrics they can enjoy every room in the house. It is that time of year when you want your family and friends to make every room a living room and enjoy!

Thanksgiving Vegetable Idea!

Simple But Elegant Vegetable Dish! As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Feast, I remember a dish I had when traveling in the South of France. Prepared by the Chef of the Hotel Imperial Garoupe in Cap D'Antibes. Simply prepared using a selection of baby vegetables, lightly sauteed in oil and butter. The selection of these baby vegetables makes an elegant accompaniment for turkey. It's beautifully simple, healthy and delicious!