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Kitchen Tools | Linens and Textiles | Serveware | tabletop
Fun Online Shop: Heliotrope
Posted on Jan 21, 2009 10:38:54 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

There are so many wonderful shops in various cities and neighborhoods around the country - and thanks to the world wide web, you don't even have to live in the area to shop a good portion of them anymore! I...

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Holiday Entertaining | tabletop | Thanksgiving
Give Thanks for Pre-Thanksgiving Sales!
Posted on Nov 21, 2008 11:05:03 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

There's just a little under a week before Thanksgiving, but chances are good that a lot of you are still working on some of those finishing touches for your party. Well, it turns out that being a procrastinator can actually...

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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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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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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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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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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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tabletop
Dining in Black & White
Posted on Jul 24, 2008 12:04:33 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

This new Subliminal Dinnerware from cb2 dons a fun motif of jumbled letters surrounding clever phrases like "use a napkin", "don't slurp", and "clean your plate". ($3.95-$4.95) Coordinating Subliminal Coolers aptly state "drink up" ($4.50 ea). Between the bold black...

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Linens and Textiles | tabletop
Paper Chic: PAPER TABLE
Posted on Jul 17, 2008 1:06:08 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

When graphic designer Sonia Biancalani-Levethan and painter Robin Simon set out in 2005 to create a line of products for their new company PAPER TABLE, they had a goal in mind that I think we can all appreciate: to make...

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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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