Palm Beach Chinoiserie Styling

Being passionate about Chinoiserie, and having access to some of the best estate sales in the country, I have the impossible task of deciding which items to keep, and how to incorporate them into the styling of my home. Palm Beach style (at least the bungalow style) is chic because it doesn’t seem to […]

Interior Views

“Look at that beautiful view!” When we hear people talk about a great view – we immediately think of looking out a window, off a back deck or front porch. We think of mountains, gardens or bodies of water. Today, I was inspired by a view inside my home in Virginia. I’m calling this […]

Set a Fabulous Palm Beach Style Al Fresco table!

Hi there! I hope this finds you taking some time to relish the joys of summer. Last weekend, here in the Mid-Atlantic, we were blessed with a mid-summer cool weekend. Morning temps in the high 60’s with a delightful breeze and temps peaking in the low 80’s. Well, during our Westie’s morning walk, Mr. […]

Grilled Pork Souvlaki

Being of Greek descent, I grew up with a predominantly Mediterranean menu in our house. Yes, way before the “Mediterranean Diet” was a thing – it was just the way we ate in our house. Even if something wasn’t necessarily associated with Greek food – my family would use spices and flavorings to make […]

Tzatziki – Greek Yogurt & Cucumber Sauce

I admit it. I am a tzatziki snob. I can’t help it. Once you’ve had really good tzatziki, and it totally makes your meal perfect – settling for sub par just makes you sad. I will eat good tzatziki multiple ways: On souvlaki (pork, chicken or lamb) and gyro Mixed into a big serving […]

Sunday Rice

Except for when we are having pizza or pasta, when I ask Mr. Single what he wants me to make as a side (for chicken, fish, shellfish, pork, etc) there’s a 95% chance that he will “suggest” Sunday Rice. It has become comfort food for him 😊 We call this Sunday Rice because my parents […]

Cold Chickpea Salad

Food is such an important part of who we are. Not only does it sustain life, but it defines and sustains the soul. There are certain recipes that remind you of a time, a place, and if you’re lucky, a person. This recipe reminds me of my grandmother on my father’s side. This was […]

What is Palm Beach Style?

The first thing people think of when they hear “Palm Beach” style is immediately jump to the clothing. Women decked out in Lilly Pulitzer and Jack Rogers sandals. Men in polo shirts with popped collars, khakis and loafers with no socks. Ok, ask them again what they think Palm Beach style is for home […]

Auction Addiction!

My parents caught the auction bug when we moved to Belgium in the early 1980’s. They were determined to make the most of our time there (in many ways) – so we brought only our clothes and other necessities – with plans to leave the 70’s behind and furnish our lives going forward with […]

Florida Strawberry Muffins

It’s strawberry season in Florida! Everywhere you go – there are specials featuring strawberries! From daquiris made from fresh strawberry puree to incredible shortcakes and pies for which you will gladly blow any diet. And sorry California, but there’s nothing quite like a Florida strawberry. They can be oddly shaped and have big floppy […]