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New products are popping up all around as spring merchandise moves in, and one trend you’ll definitely notice over at Crate&Barrel is COLOR! Here are a few favorites from their vibrant new pieces for the table… starting with the bright, eclectic Flower Plates {$6.95 each) and Flower Platter {$16.95}, both pictured above. Next up are [...]
Umbra Loft at Target
Umbra just came out with a fabulous new line at Target called Umbra Loft – and lucky for us, this bold, modern-meets-elegant collection is just as affordable as it is stylish! The overall look of the Umbra Loft reminds me of Nicky Hilton’s fabulous black and white dining room… so if you’d like that look [...]
Happy Monday! Let’s start the week off on a fun note with a peek at the Modern Entertaining Essentials Prize Pack that’s up for grabs in our Inspire Me! Holiday Entertaining Contest, which is going on right now! Thanks to our generous contest sponsor – VIVA® Diva Café – all 3 of the contest winners [...]
Shopping for an entertaining guru that already seems to have everything? Chances are good that you’ll still be able to surprise them with one of these clever, outside-the-box gift ideas from A+R Store: Pictured above: Pewter & Glass Animal Shot Glasses designed to balance on their nose and antlers/ears when flipped upside down! Pictured above: [...]
The graphic designer in me is loving the simple, yet striking leaf silhouette graphics on West Elm’s Organic Shaped Serveware. 13.5″ platter and 11″ serving bowl – both on sale for $19.99 each! (regularly $35)
Does the phrase “Thanksgiving decor” bring visions of illustrated pilgrims, paper turkeys and country home dinnerware to mind? Well, think again! Tap into a bold autumn color palette of vibrant orange, rich chocolate, and earthy shades of green for a modern take on your Thanksgiving celebration this year. Here are a few ideas: Pictured at [...]
Today over at Simply Stated: check out some ideas for a bright & colorful Thanksgiving (or fall party) celebration!
Are you a fan of Jackie Shapiro’s French Bull tableware? Today over at Simply Stated, check out three new collections from this popular contemporary designer… including the fabulous black & white Felix pattern (pictured above), and two colorful new patterns – Iris and Regal.
In an age where most products are machine-manufactured, there’s definitely something to be said for those who strive to keep handcrafted products alive. The artisans at Glasi Hergiswil on Lake Lucerne are just such people… and they’ve been producing high-quality, functional pieces from exclusively lead-free glass since 1817, despite the struggles they faced along the [...]
Today over at Simply Stated: Celebrations – check out 5 Fabulous Cake Stands, along with a tip on how to create quick & easy DIY cake stands using dishes you already own!
Sagaform’s Snack Set
This fabulously modern snack set from Swedish design company Sagaform contains 3 cool little serving bowls, each with thier own unique serving spoon/fork combinations… $40/set at aplusrstore.com. (Great gift idea!)
More cool new kitchen & dining finds from MoMA Store in sleek silver, black & white: 1. Pop-up Bottle Cap Remover – designed by Alessi, one of my personal favorites – this egg-shaped bottle bottle cap remover uses a pressure mechanism to open bottles with ease… and flair! 2. Hanging Demitasse Spoons – Cleverly designed, [...]
