Now, more than ever, is the time to make things memorable. The pandemic has shut down the country and left people homebound while some of our smartest minds try to resolve the vaccine issue. Here at our house, we are going back to the basics and making the most out of what we have in our own homes. Sometimes just setting a pretty table can elevate a simple weeknight meal and lift everyone’s spirits when set on a pretty table! It is the little extra effort that seems to make the most impact on people’s overall morale. It could be getting together and clapping for our frontline workers or coming out on our balcony and wishing one another a good evening that makes a difference, but it truly is the little things.
We think we will look back at 2020 and remember how we celebrated the little achievements. We embraced our time in isolation by making the best of the situation. Whether it’s using nice dishes (these are from Williams Sonoma) to set the table for dinner or assembling a charcuterie board for appertivo on the back porch, we try hard to make it memorable. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or fancy. We are in a time when we make the best with the things we have at home. Flowers from the yard create a simple centerpiece to complete the look. We may not have any guests to celebrate with, but we have each other.
