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ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | October 2, 2009

Tableware fitted for Halloween and Thanksgiving

When it comes to tableware, I prefer to get items that I will be able to reuse more than once a year. Halloween and Thanksgiving have a lot in common since they are both in autumn. It is even closer to the truth in Canada since we celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | September 24, 2009

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Rustic Tables for the End of Summer Cottage Season

Fall officially arrived. In a few weeks, the cottage on the lake season will close for many of us that live North. Wood slice trays are nothing new but I still like them. Plus, using handcrafted organic elements to contrast modern pieces is one of the 4 trends for Christmas 2009 (more on that later). Wood slices [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | July 15, 2009

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The Art of Food Styling and Rustic Tabletop

My entertaining philosophy has always been to pay attention to how I present food and set up my table instead of passing hours cooking in the kitchen. I cook but I opt for delicious dishes that are simple to make. I often serve dishes I am used to do. The key is to serve the [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | June 24, 2009

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Tabletop and Party Favor Accessories by L’Atelier Modele

I am responding to my interior designer friend Jennifer Mitchell of Design Hole who spotlighted these French-made tabletop accessories having me in mind. She was looking for an excuse to throw a party. This concept was developed by L’Atelier Modele. Every product from Lajolitable series would add a festive touch to your table on any occasions [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

February 10, 2009

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Another Report on IDS 09

+ Many of you are a fan of Canadian House and Home magazine. Linda Reeves started two housewares lines a few years ago. House & Home Style for Living brand products sold at The Bay, Home Outfitters and NEST brand products sold at Zellers. Their booth features a classic tablescape theme for this spring. [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

February 6, 2009

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Fun and Festive Decor | Quick Links 2009.02.06

Sharing inspirations I spot on the blogosphere. + Tablescape elements taken from the modern rustic wedding created by Elizabeth Anne Designs. Spread lunch boxes filled with color crayons and small toys at a family dinner table. The aquarium centerpiece will work well for a kid birthday party. Via Style Me Pretty + Decorate a nursery or [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

January 24, 2009

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Turquoise Spring Tablescapes at Zara Home

I was inspired by the Spring and Summer 2009 tableware collection at Zara Home to create a festive tablescape. The starting point was this amazing turquoise and gold Nilo flatware. It is made in gold stainless steel with a dark blue turquoise PVC handle. My Turquoise, Gold and Pink Tablescape I used different tone of three colors. Mixing [...]

ENTERTAINING, GIFTS for her, TABLESCAPE

January 23, 2009

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Owl and Birch Outstanding Wedding Theme won First Place

When I spotted the adorable owl prints by etsy seller yumi yumi on Hostess with the Mostess yesterday, I knew these illustrations could be the inspirations for an amazing modern chic tablescape. Wedding Table Design I am not the only one who thinks so. Milestone Events of Vancouver used them as the basis for their tablescape [...]

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