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January 22nd, 2013 No Comments

tabletop: try using cutting boards as a placemat at each setting for a casual atmosphere

To achieve the same color palette as our inspiration photo from yesterday with blues, neutrals and woods, try bringing in cutting boards to use as placemats. This usually works wonderfully for casual lunches or dinners. Each cutting board doesn’t have to be the same either to mix things up. Pictured above I have a cutting board that still has the bark on the edge which visually makes the place setting very textural. (I bought this one at abc carpet & home) I just used my plain white everyday white plates, vintage bakelite flatware and navy napkins. The place … Read more

October 22nd, 2013 No Comments

need a fast centerpiece idea? it’s as simple as a bowl of oranges

Having friends over at the last minute or just looking for a different table setting idea other than flowers? Pick up fruit, like a bag of oranges and place them in a white bowl (like above) or a wire bowl (see below).  Fruit in multiples is the key to it looking abundant and stylish.  Fruit alone can be very beautiful and minimal- whether it’s apples, grapes, limes etc. – it all depends on your color palette, but keep to one type of fruit for the biggest visual impact. If your table is very large, group in several bowls or one … Read more

September 24th, 2013 No Comments

how to create a simple buffet for entertaining

Setting up a casual buffet for entertaining friends at home can be simple. I like to bring a table that I usually use inside- outside for two reasons. One, it feels homey and creates a unique look. Two, it allows your outside patio table to be used to actually sit down and eat with your guests. If you don’t have an extra table, you can use anything from an old dresser or a cardboard table and drape it in a nice simple ivory cloth. Use everyday items from your kitchen like cutting boards , cereal bowls and tumblers as food … Read more

November 18th, 2012 No Comments

Sunday’s Sale: Hostess Gifts, 30% off!

Combine a small whimsical cutting board with a cheese knife for a perfect hostess gift this season. These select styles are 30% off now Through December 21, 2012. Small Mouse and Pig Cutting Boards, were $21/now $14.70, Horn Spreader, was $25/now $17.50, Black Handled Cheese Knife, was $32/now $22.40 and Horn Handled Cheese Knife, was $95/now $66.50.

August 7th, 2012 No Comments

tuesday’s tabletop: tomato placecard holder & corn grit votive holder

Personalizing a lunch or dinner for friends can be very easy and not so overwhelming. Here using the colors in our tomato color palette this week, all I did was take a toothpick, a piece of paper cut into a flag shape with my friends’ names and poked it into a cherry tomato as a place card holder. This could be an easy lunch or dinner for friends and family. I used fresh vegetables along a cutting board as the centerpiece and served corn soup with cherry tomatoes and crackers as the starter. I took dry corn grits and filled … Read more

November 13th, 2013 No Comments

working with a photographer from engagement to wedding day, expert advice from scott and dana halvorson

Scott and Dana Halvorson, husband and wife photography team of Weddings by Scott & Dana share with us some of their expert tips for working with a photographer. Based in both Las Vegas and Sacramento this couple is passionate about their work and can travel anywhere to photograph your event. And don’t forget, hiring a photographer for any special event in your life, from a birthday to an anniversary is always a great idea. Please scroll down for many wonderful images by Scott & Dana as well. You won’t want to miss these!