In this age of casual lifestyles, hand-embroidered linens seem like a mere politeness from the past. Sharyn Blond is working to change that. The Mission Hills, Kan., woman designs cocktail and dinner ...

Walk into a beautifully set dinner party these days and you’ll notice the spotlight isn’t only on rare glassware or the perfect candlelight. What draws the eye now is a detail that feels intimate and ...

When planning a holiday meal for family or friends, we all want to set the scene to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. For those of us who don't have our own sets of family heirlooms to add a ...

Visit any antiques show or flea market and you`ll find displays of old linens and lace begging to be collected. Furniture and home shows are apt to have booths piled with new, embroidered, ...

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