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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | November 3, 2009

Entertaining Essentials at IKEA

The easier road for stress-free entertaining is to equip yourself with versatile tableware. Casual chic tabletop is what most people are aiming for these days. After all, you celebrate amongst close friends and family. As I shopped at IKEA yesterday, I took pictures of tableware that delivers that spirit. I spotted affordable tableware that you will [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | September 6, 2009

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David Rocco Discussed His Laid-back Entertaining Philosophy

The October 2009 issue of Canadian House and Home let us see a glimpse of David Rocco’s house in Toronto. The decor translates a rustic, comfortable feeling. It seems that Nina and him listened to my advice on how to create a welcoming front door. What I found most interesting is how David described his laid-back [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | August 24, 2009

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Book Club Party Food

Being in a book club is a great way to exchange ideas and mingle with people. Each club sets its own formula for organizing the meeting. Instead of a dinner, moms may prefer to meet in the middle of the afternoon. Many clubs meets at a restaurant but I prefer the formula where you meet [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | July 17, 2009

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Delicious Ice Cream Sandwiches by Tartelette

As you know, home cooked meals are in fashion. And there is no better way to finish a summer meal than with home made ice cream sandwiches. It is a dessert that please kids and adults. I know my husband will crave for these. Helen, the author of the fantastic pastry blog Tartelette, makes her creations [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

July 7, 2009

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The Simple Pleasure of Eating Breakfast Outside

It is easy to forget that simple pleasure brings us happiness. Setting up a nice table for breakfast on the patio is one of these divine moments where you can relax and enjoy the company of your family. It only takes a few minutes to add details using craft supplies and accessories that you keep [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

June 11, 2009

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My Eco-label Salmon BBQ party | part 1

When my friend Eden Spodek of istudio asked me if I would like to host a party at home for tasting True North’s eco-certified farm salmon, I immediately said yes. We cooked more often fresh salmon fillets on the BBQ than we prepared burgers. Plus, it was a great way to launch my outdoor entertaining [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

May 25, 2009

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Joy of Home Cooking with Friends for my Organizing Monday

If you are looking for encouragement to restart cooking meals again, why not host a Cooking with Friends party? Real Simple featured one party where you make together a huge batch of basic tomato sauce. Chili would also be perfect. Since you need 2 or 3 pots to cook the chili, you can vary the [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

February 1, 2009

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How Women Want their Super Bowl Buffet Table

I attended several Super Bowls events; all organized by guys. So style was not invited. I feel bad that I did not make a mood board this year. As a substitute, let’s look at what propose the women magazines. Bookmark my post since you can recycle the ideas for a football theme birthday party [...]

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