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> June 2007
Definitely two of the prettiest cake stands I’ve ever laid eyes on! Butterfly Cake Stand (top) and Black Lace Cake Stand (bottom).
shoshona snow ceramics
I’m loving this unique tableware from ceramic artist Shoshona Snow… Mod black & white patterns on the outside meet big splashes of bright hues on the inside. Click here to visit Shoshona’s etsy shop and check out more of her work!
Father’s Day is this Sunday – so a lot of you are probably gearing up for some sort of family celebration – which more often than not will include a special meal…which of course deserves a special table! Chances are that Dad might not get quite as excited about those stunning floral centerpieces as mom [...]
special deals alert!
Deal #1: cb2 sale – up to 50% off!cb2 – a crate and barrel spinoff store – is one of my favorite online sources for modern entertaining products – so I’m especially excited about the great sale they have going on right now. When they say “up to 50% off”, they’re not kidding! Some of [...]
french toast kabobs
I just love the look of these french toast kabobs from Martha Stewart! Shown here as a breakfast idea for Father’s Day – but don’t you think these yummy-looking treats would also be perfect for a 4th of July brunch? {image from marthastewart.com}
Everywhere you turn lately, the talk of the town seems to be all about “going green”. We’ve heard about daily habits to change – switching out lightbulbs, turning off water, carpooling, and recycling those soda cans – but the buck doesn’t stop with daily habits… there are also opportunities to be “earth friendly” at special [...]
25% off at plum party!
Planning a graduation, Father’s Day, or summer get-together? Plum Party has tons of great party supplies – not to mention the some fantastic entertaining products from Simrin and Jonathan Adler! They’re currently having a 25% off sale – good through Sunday, June 10. Might have to finally get my hands on that Luna tablecloth I’ve [...]
Summer entertaining usually brings lots of bright colors, flowers, and modern floral prints – but chances are that most guys won’t appreciate how gorgeous those fuschia plates look with the orange trellis cocktail napkins nearly as much as the girls do. So if you’re looking for a tabletop design for an upcoming Father’s Day dinner [...]
high five low five
These “High Five Low Five” drink stirrers are the perfect drink accessory for a graduation party or congrats celebration of any kind…{$7.99/pack of 6}
This beautiful “Pink” bridal shower was thrown by hip hostess Margaret Lee of the greengelato blog. Margaret did a great job on this pink-themed outdoor brunch, which – among other things – featured lots of tissue pomanders, gorgeous bunches of roses in varying shades of pink, an amazing food display complete with little marker flags, [...]
Stefano Giovannoni
Italian designer Stefano Giovannoni is undoubtedly a creative genius. His extensive line of fun, light-hearted – and undeniably modern kitchen & home accessories (created for renowned designer/company Alessi) are just way too cute. Take this magic bunny toothpick holder, bunny and carrot paper towel holder, egg cup with salt spoon, and ship shape butter dish [...]
