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18 Nov

Cool & Quirky Entertaining Finds from A+R

categories: drinkware, fabulous gift ideas, kitchen tools, serveware

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!

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• Pasta Bowl [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 18th, 2008 at 5:21pm

17 Nov

High-Contrast Organic Shaped Serveware

categories: serveware

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)

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Read more → Posted on November 17th, 2008 at 2:00am

7 Nov

The Modern Thanksgiving Table

categories: dinnerware, serveware, thanksgiving

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 top: I’m [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 7th, 2008 at 9:57am

30 Oct

Simply Stated: Modern Fall Celebration

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, kitchen tools, serveware, thanksgiving

Today over at Simply Stated: check out some ideas for a bright & colorful Thanksgiving (or fall party) celebration!

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Read more → Posted on October 30th, 2008 at 9:14am

28 Oct

Simply Stated: New from French Bull

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, dinnerware, serveware

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.

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Read more → Posted on October 28th, 2008 at 7:08am

7 Oct

Handcrafted Serveware by Glasi

categories: dinnerware, fabulous gift ideas, serveware

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 [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 12:26am

3 Oct

Simply Stated: Fabulous Cake Stands

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, serveware

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!

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Read more → Posted on October 3rd, 2008 at 8:22am