And that dinner party is....Thanksgiving! Anyone who has prepared this meal knows it can be tricky getting everything ready at the same time and brought to the table at the proper temperature.Chef, cookbook author and television personality Sara Moulton has a tip for getting the mashed potatoes to the table in perfect condition. She says you can try making them Continue Reading
Neutral Is Nice, Light Can Be Lively
Rooms in predominantly neutral shades or light tones are not dull. There, I said it! Now, here's the proof.This is a room by designer Mary McDonald as seen in the September House Beautiful. Be sure to follow the link for more lovely photos by Amy Neunsinger.The McDonald- designed English-style bookcases in taupe have backings painted a pale blue. In Continue Reading
Sometimes Things Just “Click”
Browsing through the shelter magazines that had accumulated while I was on vacation, I ran across 2 articles and 1 ad in 3 magazines and something just clicked in my brain. All three reminded me of Casart designs.The Eyes Have It fit right in with my cruise to the Mediterranean, where the "evil eye" hand signal can still be seen used in villages on Corsica and Continue Reading
Carrie Me Away
Talk about an elaborate prank. Check out this one which was made for the re-make of the film Carrie.Pretty realistic, right?The mask on the table is about as scarey as we get for Halloween at Casart.Happy Halloween.- Lorre Lei Continue Reading
Where’s Libby?
Where is Libby? Okay, I know Libby Langdon's busy as a bee at High Point as the Fall Market winds down. But, last night she was in my den smiling up at me from the pages of House Beautiful magazine! Yep, there she was, looking as perky as ever. I wish I had her energy! I think she has enough to maybe be in two places at once. She hasn't changed a bit since I met Continue Reading
