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Andrea Houck with client preparing outdoor table

Tips for Entertaining Outdoors and Creating a Summery Tabletop

August 30, 2022

Entertaining outdoors is one of summer’s greatest pleasures. And we like to do it up in style! So when a dear client, Bridget, asked us to help plan a …

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Valentine's Day dessert spread

A Romantic Valentine’s Dessert Spread (No Baking Required)

February 13, 2019

Getting all dressed up and going out on Valentine’s Day is great, but, personally, I love a nice quiet evening in with my lovie. There’s nothing more …

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Gobble, Gobble: A Tabletop Fit for a Feast

November 14, 2018

If you’ve been following me for a while, you probably know that I love creating festive tabletops and floral arrangements. I think of these elements …

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas sign among greenery

Decking our Homes for the Holidays

December 18, 2017

I love decorating our  home for the holidays. It’s another way to express my designer disposition.  We spent the last week getting our …

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Tabletop Tips: Bringing the Beauty of Flowers Indoors

June 29, 2017

Happy Summer, everyone! I love warm weather, and I love nature’s bounty that comes with it. Arranging flowers from my garden provides another …

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A three-tiered flower arrangement designed by Andrea Houck

Prom-Night Entertaining, In Style

June 16, 2015

June is shaping up to be a very busy month for me and my family. Take this week: my son, Carson, and I are off to revisit the college he will …

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