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These new "Late-for-Dinner" melamine plates from Anthropologie are perfect for retro-mod summer entertaining! Sold in sets of 4 for $24, each plate dons a different pop-art flora print… Read more →

This lovely day plate/tray is new over at little odd forest and has a carefree, whimsical design that should make "kids" of any age smile! ($18.50 at littleoddforest.com)

This contemporary Ren Noodle Bowl & Chopstick Set is made especially for serving Asian noodles and already has me craving Pad Thai at 9 in the morning! ($29.95/set of 2) I’m also loving charming, zen-like quality of the coordinating Ren Teapot and Cups Set. ($39.95)

When I hear the words “eco-friendly” used to describe a product, visions of natural, earthy tones are usually what come to mind – which is why these vibrant, colorful, and sustainable bamboo serveware products from Delight.com are a breath of fresh air!

Trio of Colorful Sustainable Bamboo Nesting Bowls (in azure, tangerine, and watermelon) - $16.95 at Delight.com
Eco-Delightful Sustainable Bambu Serving Set - $42.95 at Delight.com

*Find more eco-chic entertaining products on my Eco-Friendly Entertaining post over at GlamDish.

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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More new & swoon-worthy picks from cb2:

• graffiti-inspired tag platter & appetizer plates ($15.95 / $4.95)
• glazed slab mug and slab bowls ($1.95 to $2.50) Seriously these prices are ridiculous!
  
• wood veneer scroll serving tray with a bright orange finish ($15)
• oh-so-clever carton vase, “perfect for dunking one, two or three flowers” ($6.95) These would make SUCH cute table centerpieces for a kitchen-themed bridal shower!

One of the great things about the start of a new year? Some of the exact same products you lusted after in 2007 just might have a shiny new {a.k.a. "lower "} price tag in 2008! There are tons of great sales going on right now; here are some of my favorite price-slashed picks from west elm , chiasso , and Crate&Barrel …

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Add some sparkle to your Christmas or New Year’s table - or under the tree - with these golden beauties: {clockwise from top left} Gold Glass Table Turnings (on sale for $10 each at West Elm), Gold Electroplate Candlesticks ($70/set of 2 Rosanna), Iona 2-pc. Salad Server Set ($15 at Target), and Crustacean & Kelp Platter (porcelain plate with 23-karat gold design, $115 at Violet)

Okay…get ready to feast your eyes on a truly amazing Giveaway package from chic and and eco-savvy online shop: Zanisa . Zanisa carries a wonderful array of contemporary gifts, home decor, accessories and jewelry, and focuses on items that are handmade, natural, recycled, organic, fairly traded and sustainable. Added bonus: Zanisa’s website is just as stylish and functional as the products they carry!

For The Ultimate Holiday Entertaining Giveaway , Zanisa is offering up a truly fantastic prize package valued at over $370 and filled with loads of great stuff! Let’s start with what’s pictured in the image above:

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When artist Jessica Howard emailed me earlier this year about her brand-new line of ceramic dishware & accessories , I was immediately smitten with her work! Modern, organic-inspired graphics, high-contrast colors, and sleek, minimalist product lines…what’s not to love?!

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