linens and textiles

25 Sep

Entertaining Accessories: Everything Aviary

Bird motifs have always been great design inspiration…even when it comes to home entertaining! Here’s some proof from cool brands like Danica Studio, Dwell, and Shinzi Katoh…
Pictured above and below: Aviary Apron, Placemat, Napkin, Oven Mitt, and Table Runner (all from Danica Studio).

I’m also loving these adorable, porcelain Birds of a Feather Napkin Rings (such [...]

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Read more → Posted on September 25th, 2009 at 8:25am

4 Aug

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Cherry & East

This week’s Surprise Giveaway is guaranteed to make a lucky someone’s table look extra fabulous!
It’s from a super stylish shop called Cherry & East that’s full of all sorts of cool & contemporary finds for the kitchen and table and beyond. The winner gets $200 to spend on their choice of mix & match tableware [...]

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Read more → Posted on August 4th, 2009 at 6:46am

4 May

Smocks…Entertaining in Style

categories: hostess gift ideas, linens and textiles, mother's day gifts

Watch out boring, boxy aprons…there’s a new girl in town! Say hello to Smocks – and to flirty, smart designs for entertaining in style!
Smocks is a brand new company created by mother-daughter duo Christopher Ireland – a West coast techie & marketing/brand consultant – and Kelley Culp – a fashion editor & designer living in [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 4th, 2009 at 1:35pm

27 Mar

Chalkboard Mustache Napkin Rings

categories: hostess gift ideas, linens and textiles

Even your most refined dinner guests will have a hard time resisting these clever Mustache Napkin Rings! Each laser-cut, clear acrylic ring is fused with a chalkboard mustache that doubles as a placecard. Love it! ($24/set of 4 at Modern Dose)

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Read more → Posted on March 27th, 2009 at 10:03am

12 Jan

Simply Stated: Bold Blue & Yellow

categories: Simply Stated, dinnerware, linens and textiles

Today over at Simply Stated – check out some fresh kitchen & dining finds featuring a bold blue and yellow color palette and fabulous Scandinavian style!

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Read more → Posted on January 12th, 2009 at 6:26am

13 Nov

Gilt Sample Sale: Kim Seybert

categories: events, linens and textiles

Designer Kim Seybert introduces her refined fashion sensibility and love of rich color and texture into her self-named line of luxury designs for the home. Pictured above are some of her stunning products that will be available during a Sample Sale on Gilt.com happening today at 12pm EST/9am PST. Be sure to check out other [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 13th, 2008 at 8:00am