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The Joys of Holiday Travel
Posted on Aug 28, 2008 10:08:14 PM  |  By KateParker

Admittedly, it's not as bad this time of year as, say, Thanksgiving or Christmas. Yet as I sit in a generic sportsbar at JFK airport in New York, awaiting a flight to Florida which is (seemingly) infinitely delayed, I can't...

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Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends | Inspiration
Inspiration Board: Bold Black & Yellow
Posted on Aug 27, 2008 9:44:42 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

I'm currently in love with the black, white, and yellow color palette. It's so bold & elegant...I'm thinking it will definitely need to make any appearance this holiday season - New Year's Eve, perhaps? It would also work great for...

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Hostess Gifts | Linens and Textiles | tabletop
Modern-twist: Innovative Product Design
Posted on Aug 22, 2008 11:20:30 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Hipster housewares company - Modern-twist - first took the product design world by storm with their innovative "Vinotagz" silicone stemmarkers, and they've been busy cranking out equally fabulous products ever since... all with the same clean, modern minimalist, and functional...

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5 Classic Cocktails
Posted on Aug 20, 2008 11:30:21 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

The recipes may vary slightly amongst bartenders, restaurants, and books, but there are certain types of cocktails that remain a constant in the popularity realm. Here are a few of those popular favorites, along with instructions for mixing them up...

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10 Modern Bird-Inspired Entertaining Finds
Posted on Aug 15, 2008 1:56:37 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Birds have always been a source of inspiration for designers, and more and more contemporary entertaining products featuring modern bird graphics and silhouettes seem to be taking flight! (Pun intended.) Here are a few favorites within this tried-and-true design trend......

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Make Black & White Pop with Color!
Posted on Aug 13, 2008 1:46:21 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

One of the best things about owning black and white dinnerware is that you can mix it up with almost any color of the rainbow as far as linens and accents, giving you lots of creative freedom to mix up...

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Adorable Baby Banoffis
Posted on Aug 7, 2008 10:36:22 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Aside from cocktails, I don’t often post recipes here at celebrations since the food editors already do such a great job, but since food IS a huge part of entertaining, I thought it would be fun to feature a super...

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party decor
Bling It On!
Posted on Aug 1, 2008 6:56:00 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Think you have to spend a million bucks to throw a party that looks like one? Think again! Here are some fabulous, yet affordable ways to add some sparkle to your soirée... 1. Crystal Drops and Ornaments ($3.50 - $5.99...

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