Archive for the ‘Tabletop’ Category
April 17, 2009
Susan Feldman and
Alison Gelb Pincus are the kind of entrepreneurs that any self-respecting home enthusiast envies. From arranging their own flowers, to creating home accoutrements fit for a spread on Design*Sponge seemingly out of thin air, the business partners definitely have a knack for home décor. Fortunately, with their new online venture,
One Kings Lane, they’re sharing both their design savvy ...
April 9, 2009
When you visit the studio of uber talented
David Monn, a designer best known for planning events such as the Costume Gala at the Met, you always leave amazed by his luxurious creations. What was surprising about a recent wedding salon that he hosted, with industry notables such as
Cathy Riva,
Lisa Hoffman of CECI New York and caterer
Peter Callahan, was that his incredible tabletop ideas were ...
March 14, 2009
A simple white place setting can be transformed from minimalist to whimsical with the addition of just one decorative piece.
These porcelain owl plates, designed by notable illustrator
Klaus Haapaniemi for
iittala, the luxury Scandanavian tabletop company, feature colorful Nordic patterns based on the mystical forest.
Inspired by Finnish folklore and Japanese influences, artist Haapaniemi has quickly become known as a rising star for his ...
February 5, 2009
Think you are the only one that needs to clean house?
Swank Productions, a New York based events company, is having their highly anticipated, annual sample sale on Friday February 6th at Union Square Ballroom. It's a great place to pick up original tabletop accessories and decor items that were used at some of their most memorable events.
Rummage through the displays of ...
December 23, 2008
Any elegant and eco-friendly hostess will tell you that using plastic disposables at a party is to be avoided at all costs. Not only is does it look cheap, it's incredibly wasteful and sends a poor message to your guests about your attitude towards the environment.
When you need extra place settings, we typically recommend using a rental service but we know that ...
November 21, 2008
Lighting a few candles can create instant ambiance at your next party. But, while you cast a warm glow over your guests, the paraffin that is burning may be emitting toxins into the air.
3R Living, an eco-minded lifestyle store based in Brooklyn, sells a collection of stylish home accessories including beeswax candles from
Big Dipper Wax Works. Naturally aromatic (infused ...
September 19, 2008
Design aficionados rejoice! Your favorite furniture studio,
Design Within Reach, has spawned a new outpost called
Tools for Living, which features beautifully crafted yet totally functional everyday items for cooking, entertaining, traveling and, well...just living.
Favorite items include the stunning (and sustainable) dinnerware set from the Adónde Collection (featured right) crafted from natural stoneware or FSC-certified jatoba wood. The assortment of ...
July 31, 2008
While
Le Creuset may be known for its collection of cast iron pots in vibrant colors like red, azure blue and dijon, their latest offering at
William Sonoma comes in the paler shade of grey.
The glossy enamel dutch ovens, which are slate on the outside and white on the inside, will be available exclusively at the upscale retailer.
Prices range from $210 ...
July 17, 2008
Summer afternoons are the perfect time for leisurely tea parties in the garden. For a fresh take on traditional tea and crumpets, we turned to one of LA’s most eco-chic event planners,
Dana Morgan of
Green Carpet Event for some simple tips. Here, she shows us how a little creativity turned colored tea tins, vintage china, left-over carnations and recycled drawer liners into a stylish and ...
June 16, 2008
Spending a weekend at someone's beach house? Be the guest that is always welcomed back by bringing a set of monogrammed coasters for your gracious host.
Known for their crisp patterns and vibrant colors,
IOMOI's glass coasters can dress up any table. They are the perfect place for a minty mojito when you entertain or as a chic table accessory ...
June 10, 2008
Whether on a sandy dune or a patch of grass, dining outdoors is a favorite summer pastime.
Heath Ceramics has introduced a luxurious
Picnic Set that features two 3-piece place settings housed in a chic yet sturdy canvas and suede tote by S. Stein. Known for their minimalist work bags,
S. Stein designed the tote with clever features such as ...
June 4, 2008
Mingle at the party but keep your wine glass from getting lost in the mix with these clever stem markers from
Modern Twist. Made from non-toxic silicon,
Vinotagz come in solid colors or decorative geometric or botanical silk-screened patterns. You can further personalize your marker by writing your name on it with a ballpoint pen. A damp cloth wipes off the ink so tags can ...
May 20, 2008
Pretty florals and bright botanicals have long been popular motifs in home decoration. This season brings us a fluttering of butterflies which seem to be appearing on everything from embroidered pillows to hand-painted tumblers. Unique butterfly accents can be a chic way to dress up your summer tabletop, especially with all of those bridal and baby showers coming up.
Crystal Barware by Ted Muehling (starts ...
February 27, 2008
Dress up an otherwise drab place setting by adding these mismatched colored glasses by Dutch company
Pols Potten.
Each with its own unique design cut, these whimsical tumblers come in beautiful jewel tones including smoke, ink, amber, moss, seagreen and violet.
A set of 6 dishwasher safe glasses is available for $99 on
Lekker. One of our favorite sites for home ...
January 30, 2008
Lazy winter weekends are the perfect occasion for breakfast in bed. Give your morning pancakes and coffee an extra kick with these vibrant, modern trays by
Vivre.
Made of Plywood and fabric that is coated in colored resin, the
Bent Tray ($175) is available in orange, yellow, blue, white and green.
With such festive colors to choose from, you might be more inspired ...
January 15, 2008
When it comes to event planning,
the devil is in the details. But, in the end, it's the extra touches that make your party a special affair. Stylish hosts go to
Foryourparty.com to custom design everything from monogrammed stir sticks to personalized coasters to branded napkins and wedding favors.
Some of our favorites include barrel matches monogrammed with a single initial ($120 for 50) and ...
December 10, 2007
Nothing dampens the party spirit more than running out of drinks or glasses at the bar. To avoid an entertaining mishap, we turned to our friends
Deborah Williamson and
Bryan Calvert of
Williamson Calvert for some expert advice. From their years of planning events and designing menus for A-listers including
Donatella Versace,
Kate Hudson,
Hilary Swank and
Patrick Demarchelier, they share their tips on how to ...
November 5, 2007
While tradition might dictate that you monogram linens for her and bar ware for him, these days you can put initials on just about anything.
Iomoi, the online retailer known for their chic stationery, features handmade Lucite trays that can be customized with a paper inlay inscribed with a personal message, a quote or a monogram with your choice of ...
September 18, 2007
Fancy yourself an oenophile? Then you must already know about the latest issue that has the food and wine industry atwitter. While it's understandable that you might need a sommelier to help you navigate a wine list, some aficionados are now insisting that each varietal needs its own specific stemware.
According to an article in the New York Times, ...
July 11, 2007
The idea of a wedding registry is appealing. You get to ask for all of the lovely things you want and your loved ones get to buy them for you. But, once you start shopping, you realize just how overwhelming it can be. Faced with endless
Wedgwood china patterns, Baccarat crystal goblets and Lalique vases, you decide to seek out something a little simpler.
If your style ...
June 27, 2007
When temperatures start to rise, there is a mass exodus out of New York City. Whether to Montauk or St. Tropez, we do whatever we can to bring the party to the beach. But, there are always a few weekends when you just can't get away.
My advice on how to
beat the heat? Gather some friends and host a summertime dinner of chilled crab claws and ...
May 23, 2007
As a hostess, I am self-admittedly a little on the lazy side. But, do you blame me for loving the party
more than the prep? I promise you that with some savvy planning your guests will never know the difference. So, what's my secret for stylish and simple entertaining? I think the Beatles said it best
- ...
March 23, 2007
I never paid much attention to Salt and Pepper.
To be honest, I found them quite boring. Yet, somehow, they were invited to every single dinner party. Not only did they seemed make it around the table - passed from guest to guest - they were even called out by name. They may be social but they
seriously lacked a sense of style.
Until now. ...
March 17, 2007
During a time when women did not go to dinner parties without escorts, Eva Zeisel was crossing continents in search of creative independance. And, at 100 years old, the world renowned designer is still a force of nature.
Best known for her organic, ...
