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Entertaining Trends | Holiday Entertaining | tabletop
Entertaining on a Budget - Part 2
Posted on Nov 12, 2008 5:45:09 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

It's no secret that a lot of us are feeling the pocketbook pinch these days, and there seem to be a lot of "how to" articles popping up lately that incorporate the word “budget”. Earlier this year, I posted an...

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Entertaining Trends | Inspiration | party decor | tabletop
Easy Entertaining Idea: Scrap It!
Posted on Sep 9, 2008 3:44:44 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

It's no surprise that scrapbooking supplies are all the rage in the photo & crafting worlds, but what you might not know is that they're also one of the smartest resources you can turn to for stylish, affordable entertaining! Not...

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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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Entertaining Trends | Inspiration | party decor
How to Create a Candy Buffet
Posted on Jul 30, 2008 12:17:18 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Candy buffets are always a welcome treat at parties and weddings, and they seem to instantly bring about that wonderful "kid in a candy store" feeling, no matter what your age! As much a party decoration as they are an...

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Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends | summer entertaining | tabletop
Summer Entertaining: Sales & Sea Themes
Posted on Jul 2, 2008 10:51:33 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Can you believe that it’s already July? I can’t believe we’re already half way through the year! Aside from the upcoming fireworks, burgers, and red, white & blue desserts that a lot of us will be enjoying this holiday weekend...

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Cocktails | Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends | Mother's Day | tabletop
Fresh Takes on Spring Entertaining
Posted on May 7, 2008 6:04:55 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Between the blossoming flowers, budding plant life, and abundance of fresh fare, spring is the perfect time to look to nature for entertaining inspiration. To give your next fête a fresh spring feel, focus on a palette of rich greens,...

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Entertaining Trends | Mother's Day | tabletop
May Flowers for the Table
Posted on May 2, 2008 12:30:07 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Whether or not the old adage "April showers bring May flowers" rings true for you, there's no reason we can't lend Mother Nature a hand and bring our own flowers to the table this month. With summer soirées and special...

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Cocktails | Drinkware | Entertaining Trends
Glassware Goes Inside Out
Posted on Mar 18, 2008 9:15:58 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Just when you think that stemless wine glasses are the most innovative thing that will ever happen to cocktail hour, something even more novel makes its debut: inside out drinkware! Dutch designer Alissia Melka seems to be at the forefront...

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Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends
Spring Entertaining Trends: Think Pink...and Green!
Posted on Mar 4, 2008 11:02:56 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

The combination of pretty pinks and fresh greens is a tried-and-true color palette that just screams "Spring!" Perfect for everything from Easter to Mother's Day to just celebrating the new season, it's a spring entertaining trend that never goes out...

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