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7 pretty tabletop ideas 7 pretty tabletop ideas
7 pretty tabletop ideas
A few brilliant styling tricks elevate white china to a feast for the eyes – at prices that won’t break the bank! we've taken one set of china and produced seven different looks sure to fit the style of your home. take a napkin from ordinary to extraordinary with a fancy pocket for...
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How to: Launder table linens How to: Launder table linens
How to: Launder table linens
Where there is food there is likely to be a mess; dishes to be washed, pots to be scrubbed, and tablecloths and napkins in dire need of stain removal. here’s how to take care of your table linens so you won’t need to buy new ones for every occasion. keeping table linens white if your...
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Tablesetting with Rosanna Bowles Tablesetting with Rosanna Bowles
Tablesetting with Rosanna Bowles
Dinnerware designer rosanna bowles plays by her own rules: "it's really 'anything goes' now for tabletop , which is so much fun!" dos and don’ts of table style since launching seattle-based rosanna inc. in 1982, the elegant entrepreneur has reserved a place on tables worldwide with her...
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Wedgwood: An author's tale Wedgwood: An author's tale
Wedgwood: An author's tale
Rumours of wedgwood's demise have been greatly exaggerated. in early 2009, the u.k. branch of parent company waterford wedgwood hit a rough patch, but with a buyout and global consolidation effort, by the end of march things were looking up. during it all, the luxury tabletop manufacturer has...
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The return of heirloom silverware The return of heirloom silverware
The return of heirloom silverware
Heirloom silverware is making a comeback for the dinner table, but in a more relaxed way than yesteryear. not long ago sterling silver was de rigueur at any proper table. a hostess would shine up her forks, knives and spoons to accompany the fine china, linens and crystal used to set her table....
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How-to video: Napkin folding How-to video: Napkin folding
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The art of tablesetting The art of tablesetting
The art of tablesetting
Michael pinet is the stylist for private brands marketing & development at the bay. he recently treated us to a little lesson à la julia roberts in pretty woman on the art of tablesetting. table coverings your usual starting point is your table cloth, runner or placemat. the key thing to...
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Tabletop styling secrets Tabletop styling secrets
Tabletop styling secrets
Style at home many people swear by all-white dishware, but your tables are a riot of colour and pattern. what's your secret for making it all work? charlotte moss i generally recommend that everyone have all-white plates and serving pieces – you can always add colour to white, which mixes...
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How-to video: Setting the table How-to video: Setting the table
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East meets West: Asian-inspired decor East meets West: Asian-inspired decor
East meets West: Asian-inspired decor
At an east-meets-west themed party, floral designer frank rea of forget me not in oakville, ont., dramatically blends asian style with an art deco decor. his creative ideas are adaptable to any theme, and are guaranteed to wow your guests. bamboo stalks are relatively easy to arrange. "keep...
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7 chic must-haves for romantic mornings 7 chic must-haves for romantic mornings
7 chic must-haves for romantic mornings
What's more romantic than a candlelit dinner avec deux ? why, breakfast the morning after of course! whether you're in a long-term relationship or have become up-close-and-personal with a new special someone, don't wait ‘til february 14 to upgrade your breakfast mis en scene. boost...
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Set a lovely lunch table Set a lovely lunch table
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How to: Set a stylish table How to: Set a stylish table
How to: Set a stylish table
Creating a well-dressed table is as easy as baking a cake. first, you need the right ingredients, then it's a matter of putting everything together in the right order for a solid foundation. once that's done, it's time to add the trimmings, sit back and enjoy your creation. here, two industry...
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How to: Set the table How to: Set the table
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5 ways to fold napkins 5 ways to fold napkins
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Buffet style Buffet style
Buffet style
Dinner banquets in the middle ages were highly theatrical events -- food was sometimes brought in by a procession of servants with flaming torches accompanied by blaring trumpets. by the 19th century, the banquet had evolved into a buffet meal laid out on a sideboard (buffet means "sideboard" in...
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Table manners: Holiday dining etiquette Table manners: Holiday dining etiquette
Table manners: Holiday dining etiquette
For many of us, it's only during the holidays that we bring out our best tableware and silver. let's all resolve in 2009 to use the "good dishes" more often. style at home makes it easy with this refresher on what goes where. chinese informal did you know? at rideau hall, where the...
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Inexpensive holiday table-setting tips Inexpensive holiday table-setting tips
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5 festive tabletops 5 festive tabletops
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