A napkin fold - again

Pineapples are often considered a symbol of hospitality and so for that reason, I have an abundant collection of pineapples. 

Well-styled bar carts have had plenty of moments through the years on social media; beautiful bottles and elaborate glassware all placed perfectly on trays or carts or countertops. But a bar cart, when you reside in a studio apartment, has to be more than just an attractive design element. With limited space, it has to be practical.

Your presence is not present enough.

I have loved stationery for as long as I can remember. I hated writing thank you notes as a child, as most do, but I loved when my mother would pull out my set of stationery, lined with flowers and hearts, my first name printed at the top. It was special and it was all mine.

If you’re going to the trouble of using linen napkins, the least you could do is display them nicely on your table.

An egg cup. Blue and white china, small enough to fit in my carry-on and a single item. I didn’t need to buy multiple egg cups, one was enough. And this is how my egg cup Colette-tions was created.

Salt and pepper shakers are commonplace on most dinner tables. People generally like the option to add additional seasoning to their food. Salt and pepper shakers are entirely practical, though a collection of them may be unnecessary.