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Yum's May Must Haves

partysugar — Fri, 01 May 2009 05:50:11 -0700

Wow! Can you believe it's already May? From the Kentucky Derby to Memorial Day, I'm excited because the month is packed with parties! The warmer weather also means picnics, barbecues, and lounging by the pool. Here are five items you'll need to make May memorable.

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Messy Tablecloth: Love It or Hate It?

YumSugar — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:27:31 -0800

This morning, a friend of mine sent me the link to this Messy tablecloth by Polish group AZE design. The plain white tablecloth is embroidered with outlines of plates, cutlery, a cheese board, serving spoons, and more. I think it would be fun to try and put dishes in the right place - except for maybe that spilled wine glass - but I don't know if I'd actually use it as my main tablecloth. What do you think? Would you use it?

YumSugar Gift Guide: Goodies For Granny

YumSugar — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:31:18 -0800

If your list contains a grandma who loves spending time in the kitchen - which is a pretty clichéd visual, so I'm going to guess that it does - then you may want to consider some of these gift ideas. For starters, you could get a few pics of your little ones - or of you! - and create a personalized, custom apron. Alternatively, you could present her with this custom embosser and a set of recipe cards. Now when you ask her for the secret family recipes, she'll be able to emboss them with a Recipe From . . . seal. Or you could treat her to a box of wine-filled truffles; after all everyone loves a naughty treat! Scroll through the list for a few of our other options.

Cook's Country Magazine Subscription ($19.95)	Personalized Photo Aprons ($21.95)
Wine Filled Truffles ($25)	Personal "Recipe From" Embosser & Stand ($38)
Daniel Cremieux "Marie Antoinette" Table Linens ($6 - $66)	Teaposy Daydream Gift Set ($69.95)

Easy Party Tip: Hide Stuff Under The Table

partysugar — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:03:33 -0700

Wondering what to do with all of that extra party stuff you might need easy access to during the event? A space will quickly look cluttered when unused napkins, plastic cups, bottles of wine, etc. are left out. Yet with a simple solution, the problem can be solved in no time.

A few weeks ago, at the Sugar office party, I was running around enviously watching the caterers set up the party. During the set-up, I witnessed a great storage tip in action - one that I have used on multiple occasions - instead of leaving stuff out, they stored it under the table!

To solve your unsightly storage problem:

Use a very long, but elegant tablecloth in a color that matches the theme of your party.
Place all of the ugly extras under the table.
Hide with the tablecloth.

Voila! The room and your party instantly looks cleaner and more fabulous!

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Off To Market Recap: Campground Tablecloth

partysugar — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:03:31 -0700

Last week I told you about a friend who asked to borrow a sturdy, but stylish tablecloth to cover the campground's picnic table. I do not camp and have nothing to lend her, so I asked you to help me find one. You looked for a reliable, cotton, vinyl, or linen tablecloth that is fun, colorful, and outdoorsy. You bookmarked the tablecloths in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Campground Tablecloth. You submitted an overwhelming amount of terrific tablecloths, however I love this pink and yellow tablecloth that gruaig_rua discovered! Its bright colors will jazz up any campground and its folksy style is not too sophisticated for the outdoors. Fabulous find girl! To see the rest of the wonderful tablecloths, browse below.

If you're unclear about how to bookmark on TeamSugar please read geeksugar's informative article.

Off To Market: Campground Tablecloth

partysugar — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:32:43 -0700

Before summer ends, my pal Jessie is off on a camping trip and she needs our help! She asked to borrow a sturdy, yet stylish, tablecloth to cover the campground's picnic table during her stay at Lake Pinecrest. I do not camp and therefore don't have a campground tablecloth to lend her. Can you folks help by searching for a reliable, cotton, vinyl, or linen tablecloth? It should be fun, colorful, and outdoorsy. Bookmark the tablecloths you discover in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Campground Tablecloth. Good luck!

If you're unclear about how to bookmark on TeamSugar please read geeksugar's informative article.

Off To Market Recap: Outdoor Tablecloth

partysugar — Mon, 14 May 2007 01:01:01 -0700

The outdoor eating season is finally upon us! I love summer, the hot weather, and eating outdoors. When the weather is gorgeous, I can't sit inside at the table, so I move everything outside for my favorite time of the day: dusk. Part of prepping for my summer routine is getting the patio dining table 100% ready for entertaining. I want to get a new tablecloth and I asked you to help me find one last week. The tablecloth needed to be durable, colorful, and fabulous. You saved the tablecloths in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Outdoor Tablecloth. My favorite was discovered by SU3. It's an island reef tablecloth with muted colors that can easily be brightened up with fresh flowers and has a zipper so it can easily fit around my table.

To see a couple more that I like, read more

My second favorite, a summery striped tablecloth, was saved by cravinsugar. The fabric is water repellent which is essential to outdoor entertaining.

Finally, I really love this pretty Hawaiian garden tablecloth's colors and distinctive double patterns. What I don't like about it is the white! I never use white tablecloths because they are so easily stainable. However, it's still a great find from Yum Market superstar SU3!

Thanks for bookmarking the tablecloths, I really appreciate your help! To learn how to save stuff on TeamSugar refer to geeksugar's informative explanation.

Off To Market: Outdoor Tablecloth

partysugar — Mon, 07 May 2007 09:08:32 -0700

I love eating outdoors. When the weather is gorgeous I can't sit inside at the table and so I move everything outside for my favorite time of the day: dusk. Before the heat arrives, I want to get the outdoor table in my patio courtyard all ready for food and entertaining. I'll have to wash it off and drag the chair cushions out of the depths of the garage. I also want to get a new outdoor tablecloth and thought it would be fun to ask you for help. Head off to market to find a durable, colorful, fabulous tablecloth. The chair cushions are dark green so keep that in mind when you are looking. Save the tablecloths in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Outdoor Tablecloth.

Don't know how to participate in the Yum Market challenges? Check out geeksugar's easy to understand bookmarking guide.

Are Tablecloths Too Old Fashioned?

partysugar — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:29:47 -0800

Reader serendipity75 wrote me an email asking a very interesting question: are tablecloths too old fashioned? Now judging by my love for placemats, you all know where I am going to stand on this one... of course tablecloths are not too old fashioned! Sure they run the risk of being grandma-ish but if your table ends up looking like a little old lady, that means you have chosen the wrong tablecloth. When done correctly tablecloths can actually be chic and stylish. For example, when I threw an Argentinean themed outdoor cocktail party last summer, I used tablecloths as a way of uniting the decorations. The tables were of different shapes and sizes, but my tablecloths hid this from the guests. I always put a tablecloth on my table at dinner parties and I have even spent Saturday nights making tablecloths for a party! If you want to protect an extremely nice handmade table, please use a tablecloth. What I love about tablecloths is that if you can't find one in the stores that matches your kitchen/dining room/theme party, you can buy a piece of fabric that does and simply make your own. Setting the table with a tablecloth makes any meal feel more formal and is a great way to slow things down and really enjoy your food. In my opinion tablecloths can really be hip and modern but it's up to you to make them so.How about you? Are tablecloths too old fashioned?

Do You Purchase Seasonal Kitchen Linens?

partysugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:00:15 -0700

Not only am I a sucker for seasonal candy, but I also can't say no to holiday kitchen linens. From heart-printed dish towels to Halloween aprons to Christmas tablecloths, I love seasonal kitchen linens. How about you?