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Fresh New Tablecloths from Linen Way
A brand new year, and we have some brand new looks for your table. Linen Way, a fair trade company that creates beautiful, eco-friendly linen tablecloths, has some lovely new introductions for the new year. A beautiful jacquard in the jewel-like colors of sea glass characterizes the Murano Seaglass tablecloth, runner and napkins: A classic,…
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Sferra Answers: How Do I Use Euro Shams?
Question: What are Euro shams? How do I use them? Answer: Euro shams, also known as European or Continental shams, are sized to fit a 26×26” European pillow. These pillows and shams are generally used for decorative purposes, but they can also be used as floor pillows or reading pillows. Euro shams are often designed…
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Gracious Style in Bridal Guide January 2013
The editors at Bridal Guide put together a wonderful silver wedding feature, which includes our Bling Metallic Pillow by Lance Wovens. Bridal Guide is one of our favorite bridal magazines. It is sophisticated, colorful, and full of gorgeous ideas.
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New Butterfly Dinnerware Patterns from Anna Weatherley
Anna Weatherley is introducing three new dinnerware patterns for 2013. Featuring her signature, nature-inspired themes of flowers and butterflies, these lovely patterns are just perfect for spring and summer entertaining. Butterfly Blue features a scattering of whimsical butterflies and other bugs with a blue border. Butterfly Green features a green border. Butterfly Floral features butterflies…
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How To Keep Your Duvet Covers in Place
It’s a common problem. You go to all the trouble to place the duvet in the cover and get it just right. Seemingly on its own willpower, it slowly shifts, until eventually the entire duvet is bunched up on one side. Then your spouse accuses you of stealing all of the covers. Luckily for us…
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Table Setting of the Week: All That Glitters
This golden table setting is perfect for the holidays, including New Year’s Eve! It would also be just gorgeous for an awards dinner or an Oscar party. Here’s how to get the look: J.L. Coquet’s Hemisphere Gold dinnerware provides a sparkling dinner plate and bread & butter plate. Raynaud’s Tresor dinnerware in brown is a…
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New Belgian Linens from Libeco Home
The new collections from Libeco Home have us dreaming of lazy summer days on the beach. Inspired by vintage surfboards and coastal style, we think you’re going to love these gorgeous table, kitchen and bed linens. Malibu is a beachy bed linen collection where blue is combined with red, green and sand-colored shades brought together…
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A Personal Touch: Legado Monogrammed Dinnerware
Skyros Designs loves combining form with function which is clearly evident in the Legado dinnerware collection. Molded in a fine, thin, durable stoneware, this engraved monogrammed dinnerware will become a family heirloom – it’s a wonderful gift for brides. The salad plate, mug, and oval platter are available with or without an engraved initial. All…
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Table Setting of the Week: Spring Fling
It may not be spring yet, but we wouldn’t know it from this lush table setting. The rich colors and butterfly accents are a great antidote for January blahs. Here’s how to get the look:
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How do Italian Men Shave?
What is about those Italian guys, always so smooth, suave, and charming? It might have something to do with the shave: Italian men take shaving very seriously. The Romans were cleanly shaven and regarded everybody else barbarians — literally, someone with a beard. During the Middle Ages, barbers in Italy were trusted confidants and advisers, like…