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15 Aug

Simply Stated: Bird-Inspired Entertaining

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, dinnerware, fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas, home accessories

Today on Simply Stated: Celebrations - find 10 Modern Bird-Inspired Entertaining Finds, including 5 favorites from the always-creative Etsy shops!

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Read more → Posted on August 15th, 2008 at 11:20am

22 Jul

Party Theme Idea: Kitschy Retro Glam

categories: birthday party, bridal showers

I’m so smitten with the adorable Mini Classic Gumball Machines highlighted on Simply Stated today that I felt inspired to work up an excuse to use them! So… here are a few quick ideas for a Kitschy Retro Glam party theme that combines 50’s diner style with a little glamour girl attitude… a fun way [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 22nd, 2008 at 6:24pm

12 Jun

The Chin Family

categories: fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas, kitchen tools

In collaboration with the National Palace Museum of Taiwan, Stefano Giovannani designed this fun "Chin Family " collection for design-forward Italian housewares company: Alessi. Pictured above: egg cup, salt & pepper set, kitchen timer, and king & queen spice grinders (click here to view all). Pictured below: king & queen bottle caps.

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Read more → Posted on June 12th, 2008 at 9:11am

11 Jun

OrienTales Monkey & Banana Collection

categories: coffee and tea, fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas, fun for kids, serveware

Are these "OrienTales" monkey & banana-themed products the cutest thing ever or what? The collection includes a sugar bowl, creamer, salt & pepper set, and bottle stoppers portraying the "see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" proverb. Created by Stefano Giovannoni for Alessi and available at unicahome.com.

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Read more → Posted on June 11th, 2008 at 3:06am

1 Feb

Pepe & Friends

categories: dinnerware, drinkware, fabulous finds, fabulous gift ideas

How cute are these character tableware designs by Camila Prada?! “Pepe & Friends” includes fun little guys like “rif and raff salt & pepper shakers“, “sugar daddy sugar shaker“, “coco creamer“, “sunny espresso“, and more! The entire collection is available at shopmodi.com.

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Read more → Posted on February 1st, 2008 at 10:26am

15 Jan

black & white and mod all over

categories: dinnerware

I’m a sucker for bright colors, but there’s something so striking about classic black and white. Here are a few cool & contemporary patterns that are sure to make for a gorgeous table…
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1. Hibiscus 20-Piece Dinnerware Set $90
2. Marigold Dinnerware Collection ($25 - $30)
3. Midnight Black Wine Glasses [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 15th, 2008 at 9:17am

7 Dec

Ultimate Entertaining Giveaway Prizes: Zanisa

categories: fabulous gift ideas, linens and textiles, serveware, ultimate entertaining giveaway

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 [...]

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Read more → Posted on December 7th, 2007 at 6:00pm