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ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | June 24, 2009

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 [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | January 4, 2009

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Buffet Tables Styled by Robyn Glaser

Prop stylists create the mood of a picture. Looking at their creations give us clues on how to set up a stunning buffet table. I will feature the work of two prop stylists today. First, I spot a Decking The Halls picture on Apartment #34. Although the Holiday season is almost over. The celebrations officially [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

October 8, 2008

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Guest Blogging on Glamorous Thanksgiving Tables

Thanksgiving is next Monday in Canada. We celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. For this occasion, I assemble two tabletop mood boards with trendy fall colors and patterns. I presented two very different styles. I invite you to check my Glamorous Thanksgiving Tablescapes on Style Sheet, the blog of HGTV.ca. [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas, TABLESCAPE

September 25, 2008

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3 Iterations for an Housewarming Party Theme

The migration of the birds inspires me to create an autumnal housewarming party theme. As I assembled my montages, I could not decide which one I like the best. I composed three mood boards for the tabletop. They all reuse the same main components. I want to know which one you prefer? Before you [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

September 14, 2008

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Flicker Oil Lamps by Duo Design from Holland

Founded in 1985 by Emiel Vaessen and Gert Jan Vogel, the design agency Duo Design produced a unique line of interior products over the years. They introduced Flicker in 2008. Flicker is a straw-like oil lamp sold in a set of 3 sticks. You deposit the stick inside a normal glass or ceramic [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

July 30, 2008

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Gerbera Daisies Tablescape for Showers and Girl Birthdays

After the sunflower bridal shower, it is the turn of the even more popular and accessible gerbera daisy to be the center of attention. I imagine this tablescape for a teen girl birthday party. The tablescape was designed by the team at Bellenza as a showcase for their party favors, place card holders and votive holders. [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, FOOD + drinks, TABLESCAPE, TABLEWARE

June 12, 2008

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Unusual Tabletop Accessories for Father’s Day or a Wedding Gift

More and more men cook at home and organize parties. Obviously, they are looking for a different aesthetics. If your dad is one of those men, read this. After the fact, the housewares list I gathered would also make perfect wedding gifts. Tell me what your think? Flower Vases for Centerpieces The first product is the [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE

June 7, 2008

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Get inspired by the ISES in Wonderful Big Bash

These fabulous tablescapes were designed by a group of event planners for their association conference. They look too great that I could not resist showing you. The party theme was Alice in Wonderland. The results are stunning. My Favorite Elements The inside of the huge drum shape fixture features drawings inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The Perfect [...]

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