Don’t let your dessert course suffer because you’ve run out of time to prepare it.  The Lazy Hostess fully endorses serving pre-made sweets as long as they are high quality and beautifully presented.  Bubbies, a Hawaiian company that has been making gourmet ice cream for a quarter of a century,…
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City living might mean that garden space is rare but we all have a window sill that could be put to good use.  Sagaform, the Swedish design company that makes innovative kitchen and table accessories, offers a beautiful and space-saving solution that will let you have fresh cilantro, basil, rosemary…
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Products that are eco-chic make us smile because its shows that good design can be combined with a consideration for the planet.  Aqua Ovo, the brainchild of Quebec entrepreneurs Noemie and Marcel Desrochers, have developed a gorgeous eco-thermal glass vessel called the Therm-O Terra ($28), which would be the perfect…
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The Lazy Hostess is always on the hunt for flavorful, delicious recipes that can be easily prepared for a group at a dinner party.  The genius of this Asian inspired salmon recipe, which can be doubled for a party of 8 guests, is that the entire entree can be prepared…
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A pale pink sea urchin shell filled with a miniature green airplant is a precious combination.  These planters are perfect for a summer party with a nautical theme. We imagine a cluster of them mixed in with candles decorating a table runner.  They would also make for charming little party…
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Summer entertaining at Heath Ceramics is all about bold saturated colors.  This season the brand introduces three limited edition hues, California Poppy, Grapefruit and Birch, which are incorporated into their designs and paired with slips of exposed natural clay. The playful collection takes some inspiration from a current trend in…
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An everyday kitchen tool has been reimagined with a sleek, masculine all black finish.  Pure Black Knives, a special series for Stelton by Denmark-based design duo HolmbäckNordentoft, are elegant yet bold – perfect for any serious gourmand who likes to have a little flair in the kitchen. Made from one…
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Everyone loves a miniature at a party.  We think these mini donut and coffee combos are adorable.  They can be lined up on a counter for a brunch party or be passed out in the wee hours of the morning at a late night dance party or wedding. Make sure…
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It’s a box.  It’s a tray.  It’s for serving and for storing.  No matter what you call this Alessi creation, we think it’s a bright idea!  Designed by Koskinen Harri, the bamboo wooden box has a lid that doubles as a serving tray for breakfast in bed or afternoon tea. …
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Oscar night is one of the most glamorous events of the year so its the perfect time to break out the bubbly. But that doesn’t mean you need to keep the Dom Perignon flowing all night long. For your viewing party at home, think about serving your guests a champagne…
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Fashion Week in New York is always a jammed packed week filled with runway shows, fashion presentations and, of course, lots of parties!  And this season was no exception with a mix of elegant black tie events, cool downtown dance parties and creative event installations. It started off with the…
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One of the saving graces of Fashion Week was Goodness, the restaurant pop-up created by model and environmentalist, Elettra Wiedemann to feed and nourish hungry editors, models and PR executives between runway shows at Lincoln Center.  Not only did it serve a new menu each day filled with fresh market…
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