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28 Jul

new table linens at west elm!

West Elm just added some cool new table linens to their collection! Rich orange and playful sequinned circles add a bust of sunshine to your table! Sequin floral runner ($34) and sequin placemats ($10/ea) both available at westelm.com. For a coordinated tabletop, pair with West Elm’s new fringed napkins in Cinnabar or Espresso ($16/set of 4)!

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Posted on July 28th, 2006 at 2:14pm

27 Jul

urban chic

categories: dinnerware, fabulous finds

Gotta love Urban Outfitters – hip, funky style at an affordable price! Check out this cool Graphic Plates Set and wrapped cocktail shaker from their Kitchen & Barware collection. Vintage vibe + sleek shapes = perfect vintage mod! To play up the modern factor, pair the plates with solid table linens in extra-bright hues like lime or aqua. Wrapped shaker ($24) and Graphic Plates ($24/set of 4) – both available at urbanoutfitters.com.

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Posted on July 27th, 2006 at 6:49pm

27 Jul

unfed table linens

categories: fabulous finds, linens and textiles

“unfed loves you” is their tagline…and guess what? we love them back! How could we not when they have such cool stuff – like these funky linen table runners and matching napkins. The dark olive cotton twill runner (aptly named “oh they are a runnin“) has funky printed deer in vivid orange and bright aqua, accented by subtle embroidered green mountains in the background. Comes in 2 sizes to best fit your table ($89 – $111). Coordinating “Fancy” dark olive cotton twill napkins with hand-stiched orange trim. ($28/pair)

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Posted on July 27th, 2006 at 1:03pm

26 Jul

feeling the blues…and loving it!

categories: dinnerware, fabulous finds

Now here are some blues I’d love to have! These delicious blue & white porcelain dessert plates each come in sets of 4 mix & match designs! The porcelain Sausalito Dessert Plates from uncommongoods.com boast mod floral designs inspired by pop art ($35/set). Or check out Crate & Barrel’s Blue and White Plates – inspired by antique Japanese linen handkerchiefs, updated with a modern, crisp feel ($29.95/set). CB’s plates also come packaged in a fun round box – perfect for gift-giving!

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Posted on July 26th, 2006 at 9:00am

25 Jul

a (clearly) impressive display…

categories: fabulous finds

These minimalist “floating” platters are a seriously fabulous find! Sleek glass with polished aluminum and chrome – guaranteed to take your hors d’oeuvre display to the next level! Cubist Platter and Chrome Ring Platter – $38/each at chiasso.com

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Posted on July 25th, 2006 at 10:48am

24 Jul

loving letterpress!

categories: invitations, letterpress, paper love

Impress your guests even before the party starts with gorgeous, modern imprintable letterpress invites from Elum Designs. The luxurious look of letterpress at an affordable price! I’m loving “Le Belly” for baby showers, “Good Food” for dinner parties and “Groovy Celebration” or “Party Horn” for any special occasion!