2008 May | Hostess with the Mostess®

30 May

Maritime White

categories: fabulous finds, home accessories

There’s something so chic about natural elements that have been recast completely in white, like these delicate, yet contemporary maritime-inspired vases and home accessories. Pictured above: gorgeous porcelain Driftwood Vase, Bowl, and Votive, porcelain Loofah Vases, Small/Medium Sea Urchin Votives, and Large Sea Urchin Votive. Pictured below: Decorative Coral Accessories and remarkably lifelike Coral Candleholders.

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Read more → Posted on May 30th, 2008 at 6:29pm

30 May

Simply Stated: Cheers to the Cosmopolitan

categories: cocktails, food and drinks, hwtm

Thought you might be interested in some Cosmopolitan recipes today for some reason… so I featured a few ideas over at Simply Stated! Click here to check the out.

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Read more → Posted on May 30th, 2008 at 7:47am

29 May

Modern Table Linens by Unison

categories: linens and textiles

…absolutely loving the bold colors and modern silhouettes in these organic & graphic-inspired table linens by Unison! Pictured above: Martin in Aqua and Larch in Moss. Pictured below: Lush in Orchid and Sky Blue, and Larch in Blackberry.

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Read more → Posted on May 29th, 2008 at 8:39am

28 May

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Sex and the City + Hansen’s Sparkling!

categories: reader giveaways

Update 6/2/06:
***This giveaway is now closed - thanks so much to all 846 of you that participated!! (a new record at HWTM!) Your recipe ideas were all fantastic - I think Hansen’s should create a "Sparkling Drinks" booklet based off of them! The lucky random winner is…Kim O. from Cary, NC. Congrats, Kim!

I’m so [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 28th, 2008 at 10:21am

27 May

Alison & Co.

categories: graduation party, paper party supplies

I was at (San Diego’s new 2-story!) Crate&Barrel last week and have to tell you that the adorable floral Alison Paper Plates pictured above are even cuter in person than they look online! Great choice for girlie graduation celebrations and backyard cocktail parties!
C&B actually has tons of other great outdoor entertaining products out right now [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 27th, 2008 at 12:46pm

27 May

Joyful Little Things

categories: eco-chic, hwtm, paper love

One of my favorite local designers - Mel Lim - has recently added some amazing new additions to her gorgeous Joy by Mel Lim line: a stationery, decor & accessories collection that seems to be expanding by the minute! And with good reason, I might add: Mel’s unique designs and passion for her craft [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 27th, 2008 at 9:38am

25 May

Chip Cheery + Delightful Deal

categories: fabulous finds, kitchen tools

As a thank you for all of the wonderful reader comments in last week’s Delight.com Surprise Giveaway, Delight is extending a special deal to HWTM readers for 20% off your entire through May 31st on orders $35 or more! Just enter promo code "HostessDelight" at checkout! Perfect timing for graduation gifts… but I have to [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 25th, 2008 at 9:02pm