Author: Shannon
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Great Gift Ideas for Him
A recent survey on Facebook asked: “Who is the most difficult person in your family to find gifts for?” Overwhelmingly, the answer was the men in the family. Whether it’s Grandpa, who buys himself whatever he wants anyway, or Dad, who insists he really doesn’t want anything, finding a great gift for him can be…
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Exotic New Handpainted Dinnerware From Designer Alberto Pinto
We love Alberto Pinto’s line of handpainted Limoges porcelain dinnerware. His whimsical designs balance the exotic with the traditional for a truly unique table setting. We’re excited to introduce several new collections to the Alberto Pinto family.
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Give the Gift of Fine Crystal this Holiday Season, From $88
Fine crystal makes a wonderful gift for anyone on your list – from newlyweds to hostesses to grandparents. Crystal vases, bowls, and candle holders are beautiful on display and easy to enjoy year-round. Full-lead crystal pieces (those containing 24% of more lead) are exceptionally brilliant and extremely resilient, so crystal stemware will have very thin…
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See Vietri’s Incanto Bowl on “Cooking with Lady Gaga”
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend! If you still have leftover turkey, Lady Gaga (yes, the singer – she cooks, too!) has a yummy brunch idea for you.
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Black Friday Specials!
We hope everybody has a great Thanksgiving tomorrow! We have some great sale items available for Black Friday. We will be tweeting specials all day Friday and (Cyber) Monday, so be sure to follow us on Twitter to get the inside scoop: https://twitter.com/graciousstyle
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Streamline Holiday Entertaining With Coordinated Table Settings
These festive table settings from Kim Seybert are perfect for the time-strapped hostess. All of the mixing and matching has been done for you, so you don’t need to worry about coordinating items. Just order the pieces you like from the collection, sit back and wait for them to arrive at your door. Set a…
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Jewels for the Table: Our Top Ten Napkin Rings
We know you’re busy this time of the year, but you still want to set a pulled together table for your holiday parties. What to do? One quick and simple way to add color and whimsy to the table is with beautiful napkin rings. Here are our favorite ones this season:
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How to Bring Color Into Your Home: Waylande Gregory Ceramics
Waylande Gregory’s whimsical designs have been making Americans smile since the early 20th Century. In 1941, The New York Times described him as “the most brilliant sculptor we have who is working in ceramics.” Gregory’s bold designs and powerful use of color created timeless pieces that look as current today as they did nearly 70…
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A Giveaway – Win a Captiva Throw from Peacock Alley!
Founded in 1973 by Mary Ella Gabler, Peacock Alley has a long tradition of making the home a place that speaks comfort, peace and happiness. Credited with establishing the specialty linen market in the United States, Gabler predicted the bedroom would become a multipurpose space for living, working, relaxing and sleeping. The bedroom today has…
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Getting Social with Your Decorating: Pinterest, Houzz, and Polyvore
The Internet is an exciting place these days for decorators. Here are three of our favorite ways to help you find products, organize them, and get inspired. Pinterest.com is like a virtual bulletin board; we use it often for decorating or party planning. You can pin photos from almost any website, comment on them, and…