Table Settings | 1.30.2017

Valentine’s Day Table Setting: Down With Love

We’ve all been there. Everyone around you is anxiously discussing their lavish plans for Valentine’s Day: making expensive dinner reservations, planning a romantic get-away, cooking intimate romantic dinners for two, planting a cheesy engagement ring in a ramekin of crème brûlée… But what about those of us who spend most Friday nights cuddling on the […]



TV Shows | 1.29.2017

Alpha House – Season 1, Ep 1 – Grace’s Teaware Birds Peacock Blue Sugar Bowl

Alpha House  | Season 1, Episode 1

Ah, breakfast in the Alpha House. A time for coffee, newspapers, and complaining about your housemate’s racist dog. On the counter, we can see a Grace’s Teaware Birds Peacock Blue sugar bowl, but this isn’t used for sugar. It is used for storing the never ending supply of American flag pins that are a staple […]



TV Shows | 1.28.2017

Modern Family- Season 8, Episode 4- Pottery Barn Cambria and Russel Wright Steubenville American Modern

Modern Family  | Season 8, Episode 4

Just another average morning in the Dunphy household: Claire needs her coffee, Alex is working vigorously on homework, and Phil has decided to don bright red lipstick and heavy eyeliner worthy of Marilyn Manson. “Just a little color to make my eyes pop…like yours are now” he assures his wide-eyed, fearful family as he prepares […]



TV Shows | 1.26.2017

The Big Bang Theory – Season 10, Ep 12 – Mikasa Garden Harvest

The Big Bang Theory  | Season 10, Ep 2 (The Holiday Summation) - Mikasa Garden Harvest

In this episode, the gang is meeting up to share stories about their holidays. Sheldon and Amy have returned from a trip to Texas to visit his mother Mary (played by the brilliant Laurie Metcalf).  Though Sheldon loves his mother, his home state is not his favorite place to be – as Sheldon says  “The […]



TV Shows | 1.25.2017

This Is Us- Season 1, Episode 2- Johnson Brothers Vintage Charm

This Is Us  | Season 1, Episode 2

Randall’s biological father, William, is starting to settle in warmly with his new family. Sitting at the breakfast table with his two young grand daughters, he discusses the concept of “vices”, and how his vice was cocaine in his younger years. Overhearing this discussion start to turn for the worst, Randall and Beth quickly interrupt the […]



TV Shows | 1.24.2017

American Housewife- Season 1, Episode 2- Threshold Wellsbridge Aqua

American Housewife  | Season 1, Episode 2

Awoken in the middle of the night three separate times by her three “animals” (her words not ours), Katy Otto finds herself exacerbated and exhausted. Oliver, rude “animal” #1, was convinced he was experiencing a heart attack due to his “bad trade in the stock market club.” Katy tells her over achieving, money hungry son, […]



Table Settings | 1.23.2017

Valentine’s Day Table Setting: Dinner Party

Who says Valentine’s Day has to be a couple’s affair? Host a Valentine’s Day dinner party with this delightful table setting! The perfect blend of pinks, whites, and reds creates a festive, fun ambience sure to be enjoyed by all. Make a new Valentine’s Day tradition and invite your favorite double date duo! This table […]



TV Shows | 1.20.2017

Blue Bloods-Season 1, Episode 18-Home (Target) American Simplicity Villa

Blue Bloods  | Season 1, Episode 17

American Simplicity Villa does double duty on Blue Bloods. The pattern is featured both at Frank’s house, as well as at Danny and Linda’s house. At Frank’s the American Simplicity Salad Bowl can often be found on the kitchen counter, filled with fruit. In Season 1, Episode 17- Linda calls Danny while he is on […]