Shown here: Party Glass $5 USD Fish Eddy introduced a new line of party glasses that are simply too adorable to ignore. I imagine myself drinking juice or iced tea in any one of the 4 cheerful mod tumblers this summer. I compiled the things I like for a cozy brunch at home from a metropolitan look to the [...]
ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | March 3, 2012 | by Kim Vallee
Ethnic cuisine is still the most popular dinner party theme. People likes it because it is easy to organize and get the look based on the menu you plan to serve. Your tabletop should set the tone of your dinner party. Start by selecting the dinnerware and table linens. Since you probably do not wish to [...]
FOOD + DRINKS, TABLEWARE | September 26, 2011 | by Kim Vallee
Mary Matson, a Brooklyn-based graphic artist, collaborated with West Elm on a collection of playful plates and serving pieces for the Thanksgiving table. The salad plates, printed with wishbones, turkeys and fall harvest illustrations, are a simple way to add a festive look to your white existing dinnerware. I got the prices from their press kit. The items will [...]
ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | May 11, 2011 | by Kim Vallee
When I first laid my eyes on this Provencal style dinnerware, I never imagined that it was made of melamine. The design is more refined than what we are used to when we talk about melamine plates and bowls. I love it! The Provence Melamine Dinnerware Collection includes dining plates, salad bowls and plates plus a [...]
BEVERAGE, FOOD + DRINKS | April 28, 2011 | by Kim Vallee
I wanted to get my own drinking jars ever since I drank a latte served in a drinking jar at Griffintown Cafe. I have been so busy since the start of the year that I did not had the time to shop for them. It just happened that I found them while I passed the [...]
ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | March 28, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth
If you’ve ever struggled to pull together a colourful and cohesive tabletop, there’s a new online tool that can help you think beyond basic bowls and chargers to create a layered look with texture and pattern. You likely already know Anthropologie for their amazing store displays (truly, no two stores are alike) and ever-changing collection of [...]
FOOD + DRINKS, TABLEWARE | November 9, 2010 | by Kim Vallee
Heath Ceramics introduced a seasonal collection that mixes red with winter grey. For the bud vase trio, they played with finishes. Serving as the base for their Winter’s Scarlet Dip pattern, the trio features two glazes, ruby red and suede red; the second is a beautiful orangey red. Serving bowls, prep bowls, a dip tray [...]
FOOD + DRINKS, TABLEWARE | November 8, 2010 | by Kim Vallee
Are you looking for a great option to add color to your buffet table, a dessert table or to a tea party? The colorful Sabre Frosted Acrylic Flatware will cheer up your party. I like the subtle play on old and new. With a choice of 10 colors, you will be able to find one that [...]
FOOD + DRINKS, TABLEWARE | March 16, 2012 | by Kim Vallee