If one of your new year’s resolutions is to connect with family and friends more often, then January 1st is the PERFECT opportunity to start with this easy new year’s day menu. We just returned to Vermont so we’re unpacking, doing laundry and catching up. This year we’re going to enjoy a cozy and calm […]
3 ways to save yourself from holiday stress
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. If we’re honest, this time of year CAN be wonderful…but it frequently causes stress. Thanksgiving, parties, travel, planning, baking, shopping….they can wreck havoc on our schedules and our peace of mind, if we let them. For years my firm offered our Trees with Ease Christmas decorating services. […]
You’ve got problems and we’ve got solutions
I just booked my flight for High Point, North Carolina. For those of you unfamiliar with High Point (often referred to as ‘Market’ by those of us in the industry), the town that hosts the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the WORLD. It is over 10 million square feet and has roughly 2000 vendors. […]
Floral Friday
June is such a beautiful month in Vermont – the fresh green is so vibrant! What colors better represent Vermont than white & green? I thought I’d feature classic white & green tablescapes in this week’s Floral Friday. I love tablescapes that feature over-scale urns. They work best at buffet tables or long farmhouse […]
Rutland Magazine
I’ve received wonderful feedback from folks who saw my article in Rutland Magazine. For those of you who do not live in the area, I thought I’d share it here. [gview file=”http://rutlanddesigner.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Rutland-Magazine-2013.pdf”] All the best, Photos in article: Ruxana’s Home Interiors, Magazine cover photo: Rutland Magazine
Heart Napkin Tutorial
Here’s a fun way to show your sweetie you love them. All you need is a cloth napkin. Step One – Fold a napkin in half. Step Two – Fold the napkin in half again. Step Three – Raise the sides so they pass the top and form the heart shape. Step […]
Kiss me!
My WCAX Valentine’s Day segment will air this week but here’s a sneak peek of a delicious cocktail recipe I shared: THE KISS Ingredients: 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail 1 cup vodka 1/2 cup amaretto 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice Ice cubes Clementines, peeled, separated into segments Directions: Mix cranberry juice, vodka, amaretto, and orange […]