I recently spent an afternoon pulling out my best china, crystal and, silverware. The tablecloth and napkins were freshly pressed. All of this was done with love in my heart and the desire to capture a bit of romance from days gone by. Here is the Victorian Valentine Tablescape.   Victorian Valentine Tablescape The Victorian Era was the height of decorum and etiquette. A well schooled hostess would know the proper placement of a vast array of serving utensils, dishes, cutlery, and ... View the Post

Last Friday I attended a ladies luncheon. I showed up with a tray of treats that made all of my friends very happy. Here is how to make a Valentine Cupcake Cloche. Valentine Cupcake Cloche Believe it or not this craft took me less than 15 minutes to create. You might remember in December of 2012 when I created the Winter Wonderland Cloche Ornaments. I still had several of the plastic wine glasses that had had their stems removed by Mr. Décor and his band saw. I have been in major craft ... View the Post

Tussie Mussie’s were extremely popular during the Victorian period. The term comes from two old English/Medieval words. Tussie means “knot of flowers” and mussie refers to the damp moss which was wrapped around the stems to keep them moist. Many of the posy holders used to carry the flowers were quite elaborate and were made from sterling silver, bone and ivory. I gave mine a bit of a twist and began with a paper mâché cone. Here is the DIY for a Valentine Tussie Mussie Candy Container ... View the Post