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Halloween
All That Glitters...
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 8:45:58 PM  |  By KateParker

...isn't gold. Sometimes, it's a pumpkin. Looking for a last minute way to add a bit of whimsy to your Halloween decor? Someone recently brought my attention to these sparkly pumpkins from Ovando, a full service floral company with a...

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Color Palettes | tabletop | Thanksgiving
A Bright & Modern Fall Celebration
Posted on Oct 30, 2008 12:01:27 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

The idea of “fall colors” usually conjures up images of burnt oranges, deep saffron yellows, earthy browns, and other muted hues – but it IS possible to create a festive, autumn-appropriate table using bright colors too! The Plentiful Cornocopia Invitation...

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New Patterns from French Bull
Posted on Oct 28, 2008 9:55:55 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

As someone that loves both entertaining and contemporary style, I've always been a huge fan of the pop-culture-esque French Bull melamine plates & storage sets by designer Jackie Shapiro. The most popular French Bull patterns – or at least the...

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Halloween
Creative Creatures (Halloween Treats!)
Posted on Oct 17, 2008 11:41:29 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

If you're into crafts, decorating, baking, or scrapbooking, there's a good chance that you've found yourself inside a Michaels arts & crafts store a time or two - but did you know that they also have a ton of project...

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Halloween
Halloween Cocktails: Orange & Black
Posted on Oct 13, 2008 11:03:17 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

We’ve covered some ideas down for creepy blood-red Halloween cocktails (see previous post), but of course it’s always fun to serve up signature drinks at Halloween parties that feature the traditional orange & black. Orange is probably the premier Halloween...

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Cocktails | Halloween
Halloween Cocktails: Sipping Red
Posted on Oct 13, 2008 10:23:39 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Signature drinks are a fun part of any special get-together, but Halloween is the rare occasion where you also get to add an element of creepy to your creative concoctions! (Creepy in theory, at least!). While Halloween is typically thought...

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Serveware | tabletop
5 Fabulous Cake Stands
Posted on Oct 3, 2008 11:13:33 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

The height that cake stands (or pedestal servers) provide make them wonderful tools for creating pretty food displays for everything from appetizers to desserts. I've highlighted a few cool, ready-made cake stands below, but here's a tip if you just...

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