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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | March 3, 2010

Easter Brunch Tabletop and Menu

Think soft green, yellow pink and even orange for your Easter tabletop. Set the tone with an exquisite tablecloth. The Easter Bunny Jacquard Tablecloth can be used all spring and summer since it references to Easter is subtle. I would simply marry it with elegant white dinnerware. Then, create a vignette with treats instead or as a [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | February 14, 2010

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

I wish everyone a day filled with love. If you are looking for something to bake for your loved ones, you could get inspired by desserts from Martha Stewart. + Making your own heart ice cream sandwich is not complicated. Simply bake chocolate cookies in the heart shape. And spread a thick layer of your favorite [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | February 9, 2010

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Love Letters Cookies for Valentine’s Day

A cute alternative to the chocolate box for Valentine’s Day or a wedding are these Love Letters cookies by Elini’s. The box of cookies comes in three formats: small (4 hearts, 4 letters), medium and large. The large box contains 16 hearts, 12 letters and 4 envelopes. If you + Love Letters Cookies start at $45 [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | January 27, 2010

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Fresh Pine Branch Centerpieces

Bring the cottage feel to your dinner table with a winter centerpiece. I imagine this look for a romantic dinner this Valentine if you plan a weekend near ski cottage. To reproduce this look, cut all the branches the same height. Then, plant the cut branches on floral foam bricks for fresh flowers. You can place the [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining

December 20, 2009

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Gingerbread Houses Fitted for the Edge of a Mug

Wow! I declare it the most holiday baking I have seen this year. Megan of Not Martha did it. If you can resist the urge to make your own tiny gingerbread houses that perch on the edge of your mug, hurry to Not Martha for the instructions. I like how Megan decorated each gingerbread house. [...]

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December 18, 2009

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Stylish Christmas Crackers

A tradition in my family is to put Christmas crackers on the dinner table. But lately, the challenge has been to find ones with gifts that will not be thrown away immediately after the dinner. It seems that even the upscale North-American stores gave up on producing worthwhile versions. I am sad about that fact. [...]

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December 17, 2009

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Holiday Wreaths and a Charming Bouquet

Julie Mulligan reinterpreted with those wreaths an ancient tradition that links a family status or profession to the floral arrangement at their front door. Julie created wreaths that reflect a person’s profession or hobby. With many people wanted to hang something else that a wreath on their front door, I think this is a wonderful [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining

December 14, 2009

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Tartan Holiday Table

Chelsea Fuss of {frolic!} is making a series of holiday tables. Her latest is a tartan holiday tabletop that would be fashionable for a holiday brunch in the countryside. + photo: Altura Studio for {frolic!}

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