Ring in Spring With a Colorful Breakfast Setting
Etsy Finds: Spring Table Linens
Spring has sprung, and I'm hankering to host a colorful feast of burgers, hot dogs, and a delicious seasonal salad. Before I fire up the grill, I should set the table. So in this latest edition of Etsy Finds, check out 10 Spring table linens that are party perfect. Read more
Etsy Finds: Hand-printed Linens For Your Table and Kitchen
Poppytalk recently shared a tutorial on hand-printing your own fabric. And while I'm filing this away on my to-do (someday) list, the truth is I simply don't have the time to tackle another DIY project. But I still adore dressing my kitchen and dining table with unique linens. Luckily, Etsy has plenty of pretty hand-printed designs in the form of tea towels, tablecloths, napkins, and more to Read more
Sale Alert: Crate & Barrel Holiday Table Linens Sale
The days of pecan pie, 30-lb. turkeys, and Yule hams are about to sneak up on us, so while you're shopping for pumpkin puree and Christmas sweaters, don't forget to dress up your dinner table as well! Crate & Barrel has kicked off a fabulous sale on table linens to make the task a cinch. Now through Nov. 29, select tablecloths, napkins, and napkin rings are 25 percent off! My favorite is Read more
Yum's October Must Haves
It's Oct. 1, and that means despite our initial reluctance, we're ready to embrace Fall. After all, what's not to love about hearty vegetables, cozy dinners, and Halloween? Although the weather is cooling down, we'll be heating things up in the kitchen. At the start of each month, we like to share the items we're currently obsessed with. So without further adieu, here are our October must haves. Read more
Nice and New: Simrin Fall Table Linens
I'm not the type of person who redecorates with the seasons; I have a hard enough time just finishing decorating each room in my home to begin with. But I do love to introduce seasonal tabletop décor. That said, I love color too much to go all browns and grays when Fall comes around.My latest obsession is Simrin's new Fall table linens! The Verdant Placemats ($22), available in navy, brown, or Read more
Yummy Links: From Miss USA to David Chang
Find out what Miss USA eats. — Grub Street NY Here's three quick, easy, and fun ways to fold cloth napkins. — Serious Eats Learn the proper technique for tasting dark chocolate. — Chow Beloved neighborhood sandwich shop, Ike's Place in San Francisco, has been given an eviction notice. — San Francisco Chronicle Exit interview with this week's booted Top Cheftestant, Stephen Hopcraft. — Read more
Nice and New: Birkin Bag Cocktail Napkins
I just stumbled on these Birkin Bag Cocktail Napkins ($52) at Supermarket, and I think they're hilariously chic. They're certainly a lot more affordable than the real thing, and you don't have to endure a four-year waiting list at Hermès just to own them. I usually opt for paper cocktail napkins just for the sake of ease. But since these are made of cotton, they don't require dry cleaning, Read more
Etsy Finds: Sophisticated Cloth Napkins
I'm a big enthusiast of white table linens. With a basic backdrop, you can be flexible with your other dinner party décor, changing up your palettes and patterns to make each party special. That said, you'll need to bring in color and flair with napkins, napkin rings, flowers, and serving dishes. So, I thought I'd share a few colorful and sophisticated cloth napkins to get you started on your Read more
Yum's July Must Haves
With the arrival of July, it's safe to say that Summer is in full swing. Currently I'm obsessed with hearty salads, planning picnics, eating outdoors, and homemade ice cream. I've rounded up the month's most important items — I either can't live without them or I'm dying to get my hands on them. In order to enjoy a spectacular July, here's what you must have. Read more
