The “regal” way to hold a dessert fork and spoon!
Thanksgiving is approaching, and yummy desserts are guaranteed to be served! When you see a dessert fork and spoon placed at the top of your plate, do you know the proper way to hold them? Most people do not! They tend to pick up just one utensil, the fork, and then leave the spoon on […]
Pearls: The perfect gem!
“Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but pearls are MY true gem!” ~Holly Holden My classic interior design mantra for my first book was: Design once, for a lifetime, which also applies to jewelry. Pearls NEVER go out of style! They are precious, rare, and have been prized for their enduring beauty for centuries. Pearls […]
Let’s peek under the table!
One decorative practice I discerned while filming an episode inside the Private Apartments at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, England, left an indelible impression: to utilize the space under a piece of furniture! In the Blenheim episode, you will view elegant interiors in the company of Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill. The time-honored decorative elements are inviting and […]