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ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | October 14, 2009

Chanel Show in a Hay Barn Seen as a Wedding Theme

Weddings in a barn are popular. The Spring 2010 Chanel show in Paris will probably inspire many brides to be. Second to walking barefoot on a beach, I am curious to see if many brides and grooms will opt for walking the aisles barefoot in a hay path. The gold basket could make an awesome container [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | September 12, 2009

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Designing a Cool Soft Drink Station

Dressing up a soft drink table for a party deserves as much attention than setting a regular bar. Both have to be pretty and inviting. This week provides delightful examples of what you can do to make it grand. That quest started by this Old fashioned soda bar featured on Project Wedding. The concept was to [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | August 4, 2009

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Three Conversation Starter Games Nicely Crafted by Martha Stewart Weddings

The best hostess knows that it is up to her to find ways for her guests to interact. When you host a big event, you cannot be there to introduce everyone. To avoid awkward moments or to explore new conversation topics, why not plan a conversation starter game. With games that look as great as [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | July 31, 2009

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Rustic Decor Ideas from Starbucks 15th Ave. Coffee & Tea

Many people, including couples who are getting married, opt for a rustic party theme. These are good reasons for that. It is style that is inviting, that feels warm and cozy. You may have heard that Starbucks opened a new store concept, the 15th Ave. Coffee & Tea. Despite the design controversy, there are decor ideas [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions

June 22, 2009

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Elevating the Home Cooking Approach at Parties

I was interviewed last Friday by a Montreal-based journalist about the art of making menu when you hosting a party at home. My best advice has always been to cook dishes that you are familiar with. This way, you will not stress out. Your meal must taste great. It is not the time to experiment. [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions

March 20, 2009

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Touch and Feel of Karim Rashid’s Globalight Champagne Cooler

I introduced last April this exquisite Champagne cooler. I got the chance to see many in person at the Interior Design Show of Toronto. Do not look in the exhibit; it was only accessible to VIP guests. I have the chance to be a good friend of Harry Wakefield, the founding editor of MoCo [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions

February 20, 2009

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Beautiful Blooms

These refined floral arrangements for a Gentleman’s birthday are creative and unique. In fact, I am not familiar with several flowers they used for those. The brides and grooms of Beautiful Blooms are not afraid to select bold colors floral arrangements for their weddings. At least Elisa and Jesse weren’t. I like their [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions

February 19, 2009

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My Praise for an Intimate Wedding

My friend Jaime of It’s a Jaime Thing is hosting her first giveaway. She has 4 signed copies of Intimate Weddings by author Christina Friedrichsen to give away. My wedding was an intimate wedding. We had 70 guests. The main appeal of a small wedding is that you really pass time with all my [...]

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