By Libbie Summers Assisted by David Dempsey Photography by Teresa Earnest Bat Hat and Cape Set from Lovelane Designs Lovelane Designs: “We want to make you and The Bitch a Halloween costume. What would you like to be?” Me: “A bat.” Nailed it. This look inspired me to make bat-shaped cookies to sprinkle my... Read More »

By Libbie Summers Assisted by David Dempsey Tabletop Linens from Yum Yum Smile Shop “When I asked her to tell me a food the inspired or held a special memory for her, she quietly whispered “radish”. And so a luncheon table was set in her honor..”   I wanted to honor a friend by... Read More »

By Libbie Summers Assisted by David Dempsey Photography by Siobhan Egan Tabletop Linens from Yum Yum Smile Shop Published in Paprika Southern, Fall 2019 “Take a lover who looks at you like maybe you are magic.” – Frida Kahlo. I was asked by Paprika Southern magazine to style a table and write a little something... Read More »

By Libbie Summers Photography by Siobhan Egan Cuisine Apron Dress from Yum Yum Smile Shop Published in Paprika Southern, Fall 2019 El Diablo Cake Spiced devil’s food cake, orange buttercream, marigolds  Serves 12-16 What you need: 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground... Read More »

By Libbie Summers There’s a certain time of year in the South when the figs are heavy and the weather is hot –the same time of year that the house smells like France. French Country Fig Tart serves 8 What you need: 20 small or 8 large fresh figs, divided (stems cut and figs... Read More »