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HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | November 4, 2009

Sophie Conran Wallpaper Range for Arthouse

After making delicious pies and designing a popular dinnerware line, Sophie Conran created a line of wallpaper for Arthouse. Except for Spectra, which is part of a special line exclusively available from B&Q, all her patterns are traditional. Her main collection should be available through many retailers. Main Collection For her main collection, Sophie Conran was inspired [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | July 5, 2009

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My Latest Pasta Bowls by Sophie Conran

I added sage pasta bowls to my dinnerware collection. You may recall that I departed of my formal entertaining set for a more casual look last year. I did it because I realized that I never used my formal dinnerware. I am so happy with that decision. I want to replace my pasta bowls. I grow [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | January 18, 2008

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How to select a dinnerware set?

A reader, Tracy asked me a question about the Celadon dinnerware collection by Sophie Conran for Portmeiron. Can that lovely light blue clash or compete with the food? My answer is yes and no. That is why I suggest you get some pieces in white and other in blue (celadon). Mixing two solid colors is quite [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | January 11, 2008

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Ideas for Baking with Kids

The best way to teach children good eating habits is by teaching how to cook at a young age. And since kids like to imitate grownups, they are typically excited by this activity. Cooking tools for kids This idea is born while browsing through the catalogue of Sagaform for another post. If you [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | October 31, 2007

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Did you know that an AGA cooker is a green option?

The Classic enameled Aga has an interesting story. First this is the invention of Swedish Nobel Prize-winning physicist Gustaf Dalén for his wife. In 1932, the classic Agas became all British. They are produced in the central English town of Coalbrookdale. For your information, British call our range a cooker. What makes an Aga so special? Besides being [...]

COOKING tools, DINING | July 23, 2007

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Wedding gift ideas: Get inspired by Grand Designs 2007 awards

Kitchen accessories are the typical wedding gifts. But why ones make the best wedding gifts? Yesterday, I came across the 2007 design awards for the Best Cookware & Tableware Product compiled by Grand Designs magazine. I give you my top 3 choices. Grand Design Awards 2007 winner My first choice is the [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | January 31, 2007

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Sophie Conran’s Table and Serving ware collection gets bigger

As stated in the January edition of the Gifts and Table wares Magazine, the casual luxury trend is growing even more. These days, people like to buy things / collections that could be dressed up or down. This is what casual luxury is all about. People want more luxury in their everyday life. In the kitchen, [...]