2008 January

17 Jan

more super-sweet valentine treats!

As a follow-up to Tuesday’s “sweet sensations” post – here is yet another fantastic recipe gallery from Parents magazine featuring a bunch more super-cute Valentine’s Day Treats – and I couldn’t resist passing them along… Seriously, how cute are the Lip Smacker gelatin kissses?!
Recipe Resources:

Lip Smackers
(Let’s Make) Whoopie Pies
Meringue Kisses
Healthy-heart Sweet Tarts
Love Bites
Cupid Cake

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Read more → Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 12:24pm

17 Jan

Benjamin Hubert

categories: dinnerware, serveware

I stumbled across these amazing "Umbrella Bowls", "Cast Candelabras" and "Impression Crockery" (soup bowl and spoon sets) by British designer Benjamin Hubert recently and – in a word – wow…

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Read more → Posted on January 17th, 2008 at 11:51am

16 Jan

Super Bowl "Playing Field" Centerpiece

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, super bowl party, theme parties

I just love this football-themed centerpiece idea from InStyle Parties – which by the way is probably my favorite book on entertaining ever. The centerpiece is created from a flat of wheatgrass (available from florists for about $20) and miniature plastic football players and goal posts. So cute and not the least [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 16th, 2008 at 11:09am

15 Jan

sweet sensations

categories: desserts, food and drinks, valentines day

I’m so impressed with the adorable Valentine’s Day desserts that are featured in this month’s issue of Parents magazine. So cute and super creative…I can’t stop staring at the butterfly cupcake especially! And with several of the recipes using things like store-bought cake mixes and cookie cutters, they really aren’t as difficult [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 5:02pm

15 Jan

black & white and mod all over

categories: dinnerware

I’m a sucker for bright colors, but there’s something so striking about classic black and white. Here are a few cool & contemporary patterns that are sure to make for a gorgeous table…
Pictured above:

1. Hibiscus 20-Piece Dinnerware Set $90
2. Marigold Dinnerware Collection ($25 – $30)
3. Midnight Black Wine Glasses [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:17am

14 Jan

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Interior Style Home

categories: home accessories, reader giveaways

You might already be familiar with Interior Style Home from the cool French Bull Giveaway they did with us in December – and I’m happy to share with you that they’re already offering up another cool product in a new Surprise Giveaway: this wonderfully contemporary "Badu Box " home accent – [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 14th, 2008 at 11:29am