July 30, 2025

Add Flare to Modern Tables with Beautiful Vintage Glassware

I have received many comments regarding the vintage glassware I use for styling tablescapes. So I thought I'd focus on that glassware today by sharing why I use it and how it adds flare to modern tables.
 
I'll start by saying I love crystal and glassware! I love the way it affects the play of light across the table whether it's from sunshine, candlelight, chandeliers or lamps. The shape, decoration, composition and clarity of the glassware make nearly endless combinations that add beauty and enjoyment to functional tableware. 
 
Today I'm concentrating on drinkware, though glass plates, vessels and candle holders all add their special touch to tablescapes. I also often use contemporary stemware and glasses for my tables, but I think by using vintage glassware you add a unique accent that makes a more personal statement. 
 
Navarre by Fostoria, 1973-1982
 
Fostoria began producing Navarre with its beautiful etching in clear glass in 1936. It proved to be their most popular pattern so they added several colors to the line beginning in 1973, which is why my azure stemware has an older feel to it.
 
 

July 10, 2025

A Romantic Dinner with Stunning Flowers, Elegant Dishes and Sparkling Glassware

Inspiration for setting tables can be found in many forms. One of my favorite sources for ideas are flowers — their colors, their seasonality, their forms and textures. Today I'm sharing a table that began with a stunning arrangement of flowers my husband gave me for my birthday. I wanted the table to be a lovely accompaniment for his romantic gesture.