napkin rings

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

27 Mar

Chalkboard Mustache Napkin Rings

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

8 Jan

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Social Couture

categories: home accessories, reader giveaways

Winner Update 1/14: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone who entered! I can’t believe how many fantastic budget tips were posted in the comments… great stuff!! And the randomly selected winner is:
Commenter # 251 – Melissa F., who said: “My budget tip would be to purchase one really nice serving piece [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 8th, 2009 at 11:32am

5 May

Clever Designs at MoMA

categories: dinnerware, fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas, kitchen tools

MoMA Store always showcases fantastic, design-forward products, but there are a few pieces I recently stumbled upon that also stand out as especially clever…

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Read more → Posted on May 5th, 2008 at 12:01am