More gift ideas for the Holiday season. This time, I celebrate the beautiful creativity of Finnish design. Susanna Hoikkala and Jenni Ojala designed Oma, a white ceramic lemon squeezer that you…
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The simplest way to enhance your family-style service Thanksgiving menu is displaying your food in out-of-the-ordinary platters and bowls. A white footed comport, also referred as a footed compote, is…
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Once you know this recipe, lack of time cannot not be used as an excuse to bring store-bought antipasto, cheeses, terrines and pates with fine crackers at a potluck tapas night. It…
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I started to write a story about the importance to be prepared for stress-free entertaining when I spotted the 15-minute Party Plan on the November issue of Canadian House & Home.…
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After the Food Network’s TV series that debuted in 2007 comes the cookbook. You can recreate 45 of Anthony’s best recipes at home. Like he does in the show, the 192-page…
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My entertaining philosophy relies on being easy to prepare without falling short of style and the attention to details. When you serve food in amazing plates and bowls, you often do…
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My husband cooked us a delicious risotto. I bought Friday two packages of slim asparagus for a tapas party but I finally did not use them. A risotto seems the perfect…
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With Thanksgiving and the Holiday season coming soon, here are my advices on how to host a stress-free, stylish party. We received 35 guests for my husband’s birthday party. As a…
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Friday night, we hosted a big bash at my house to celebrate the birthday of my wonderful husband. I will cover the party elements over a few posts. I am starting…
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I spot these amazing wood vases at T.J. Maxx. The lighter wood vases in the middle are my favorite pieces. Unfortunately, you will need to go to a store near you…
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Take a few minutes to relax. Have a look at the funny situations depicted in the animated movies done by IKEA. The video showcased 5 different lifestyles and tastes. You explore…