You’ve decided to host a dinner party, but you don’t know where to begin? You want to make guests feel welcome, but you’re not quite sure of the right way? For her next post in this Hadley Court series, Celebrating Gracious Living, guest contributor Lynda Quintero-Davids has put together her top tips for being […]
Gracious Living: What Are The Differences Between Fine Bone China and Porcelain?
Fine bone china and porcelain, what are their differences? What should you know to make the right decision about what to buy? On today’s post, I’ll share with you examples of each so you can make informed decisions - a foundation of gracious living. It all starts for me with this picture of a gorgeous […]
Celebrating Gracious Living: How To Write a Thank You Note
Some of you who have been long time readers of Hadley Court know I love Tiffany’s. Do you love Tiffany’s as much as I do? Come, then, and enjoy a cup of coffee with me and a little piece of Tiffany cake created by Patricia Aribalzaga Haute Couture cakes, as I share with you a […]
CELEBRATING: Top Tips On How To Set A Formal Table
It’s a new year and with the following top tips for setting a formal table, you will be prepared to enjoy your guests. I know many of you are organizing and planning for upcoming special occasions and family celebrations, like I am. Today, I asked my guest contributor Lynda Quintero-Davids, to pull together guidelines and […]
Organizing for Gracious Travel - Hadley Court
Organized travel for gracious living. Hi Hadley Court readers, this is Leslie Hendrix Wood’s guest contributor, Jessica, sharing with you some tips on organizing for stress-free travel, part of Hadley Court’s philosophy of gracious living. Whether for business or pleasure, travel is no longer what it used to be: carefree and enjoyable. Now, each airline […]
2013 Highlights: My Faith, My Family and Hadley Court
This quote by Dr. Martin Luther King exemplifies what I felt when I answered God’s calling a little over a year and a half ago to honor the creativity He blessed me with and start my own interior design business here in Midland, Texas, where I live, and to enter the world of interior design […]
Sofas, Santa Claus and Gifts..And My Winners Are…!
A plush, deep purple, small velvet sofa, brass nailheads following the curve of the arm, turned wooden legs. Swoon. Last Friday, HERE, on Hadley Court, I shared how I wanted the NADINE sofette for Christmas, pictured below, manufactured by one of my favorite sources, Bernhardt Furniture. The NADINE sofette from the side. Over this past […]
