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Do you know the rules of a proper place setting?

Where does the water glass go? What about the napkin? And exactly where does that soup bowl belong?

In today’s Bridget Beari, Saturday Design Tip, we’re breaking down all the components of a properly and beautiful set table from plates and flatware to glassware, napkins, and bowls.

With the fall entertaining season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to brush up on your table setting skills. Because a great tablescape isn’t just about beautiful dishes and flowers. Knowing where everything goes, creates a table that feels polished, inviting and ready for guest.✨

And speaking of fall, come see us at the Richmond East Coast Expo at the Richmond Raceway Dominion building September 17-20. We have a special designed Bridget Beari booth, book signings and book talks featuring our new Bridget Beari Colors book. Stop by say hello, talk Design and color with us and pick up a signed copy of the book.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The age-old of design question: What do I put in my bowls… Or do I leave them empty?🤔

The answer? It all depends on the bowl!

In today’s Saturday, Bridget Beari Design Tip video, I’m showing you a few of my favorite ways to style decorative bowls. Think lush moss balls, colorful pomegranates, elegant orchids, and even sculptural artichokes.

But here’s the real design rule: not every bowl needs to be filled. If a bowl is beautiful on both the inside and outside, let it shine all on its own. Sometimes filling it actually hides what makes it special.

✨Interesting bowl plus simple interior =add something
✨ beautiful bowl inside and out = leave it empty
✨ and remember, empty space is part of the design too!

So before you automatically fill that bowl, take a look at it. Maybe the bowl itself is the statement.

The secret to a beautifully styled bed? It’s all in the throw.

Throw at the bottom of the bed, adds that effortless, layered look, we love, but size matters!

Our rule of thumb is: make sure your throat has at least a 12 inch drop on each side of the bed. Anything too short can quickly give you that dreaded wet towel look instead of a polished Designer finish.😉

It’s a small detail that makes a big difference.

Save this tip for your next bedroom, refresh, and join us every Saturday for more Bridget Beari tips to help you style your home with confidence.✨

Looking for a yellow/green color? Try our Bridget Beari Color PUDDYTAT No 38. A rich chartreuse color with olive undertones. PUDDYTAT melds nature’s energy with vibrant oomph. Sample pots available on our website as well as free color cards.

Saturday, Bridget Beari Design tip✨

The secret to a beautifully designed bedroom isn’t always in the big pieces. Sometimes, it’s all about this little details that make the bed look, polished, tailored, and effortlessly put together. 🛌

For today’s Saturday Bridget Beari tip we’re taking you bedside and showing you one of our favorite finishing touches

First up: how to properly make a hospital corner with a flat sheet. There’s a reason this classic technique stood the test of time. A crisp clean corner instantly gives your bed that tailored professionally style look. I’ll show you exactly how to fold, tuck and get that corner just right.

Great design is often about knowing the rules, getting the proportions right and then adding your own personality.

And speaking of art and color…

Don’t forget to join us this Thursday, August 13 at Bond Millen Gallery for our book signing and special discussion on art and color. I will be talking about how art and color influences a space, how we use color in design, and how artist’s chose and use color in their works.

We hope you’ll come spend the evening with us. 5-7pm.

Now watch today’s tip video and tell us: Are your hospital corners Bridget Beari approved? 😘

Lighting does so much more than brighten a room. It shapes the mood, highlights your architecture, and brings personality into every space.

In this video, we’re breaking down the language of lighting. Do you know the difference between a sconce and a reading light? A flush mount and a pendant? Understanding these terms makes choosing the right fixture so much easier.

One of the biggest shifts we are seeing is homeowners moving away from relying solely on recessed can lights. Instead, they’re layering decorative fixtures throughout a room to create warmer, more balance, and more interesting lighting plans.

Think of lighting as jewelry for your home. Every fixture has a purpose, and when they’re layered together, they create a space that feels both beautiful and functional. Watch the video, learn the terminology, and tell us: which type of light is your favorite?💡