Sep 30, 2008 -
Artist and designer Amy Butler, whom many of you know for her textiles, has decided to delve into the world of ceramics, partnering with Mikasa to introduce Vintage Botanica, a unique china pattern in her signature style. Vintage Botanica is a clean-lined collection with curved silhouettes and fresh, colorful florals and in some cases, a stylish peacock. The dinnerware certainly has that Midwest Modern vibe with vintage and organic elements, and is versatile enough for casual or formal dining, depending on how you style your table setting.
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May 02, 2008 -
Summer is just around the corner and I'm EXCITED! Summer is my favorite time of year: I love the warm weather, long days, and alfresco dining. I prefer to use a special set of outdoor dinnerware when eating outside.
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Apr 01, 2008 -
If you're planning a wedding any time soon, you know that a wedding registry is one of those things you need to consider. From dinnerware to bathroom accessories, this is probably the one time in your life where it's okay to tell everyone exactly what to buy for you.
Last year we put together a comprehensive list of dinnerware items to add to your registry.
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Jan 22, 2008 -
I was flipping through the latest Crate & Barrel catalog and noticed their new line of Elixyr Dinnerware ($64.95-$249.95). I like that they're really simplistic, and yet have a completely unique and modern look to them. What do you think?
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Nov 30, 2007 -
If you're the eater in a dinner-party relationship — the person who comes over to chow down — then you may want to thank your entertainer by adding them to your holiday list. You could opt for a nice bottle of wine, but since that is so obvious, why not get them something a little more unique? There are quite a few things for the dinner party enthusiast, you can surprise them with this clever baguette tray and knife ($38) — it is a bit specialized, but is still a load of fun — or splurge and get them a new set of placemats.
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Nov 08, 2007 -
Both design duchess Kate Spade and homemaker extraordinaire Martha Stewart have been playing a blue note in their homeware collections for large retailers. Kate's Gwinnett Lane Turquoise Dinnerware is for sale at Bed Bath & Beyond, and Martha's Lorraine Stencil Dinnerware (along with a slew of turquoise items) is available at Macy's. Which do you prefer?
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Oct 23, 2007 -
I'm really digging CB2's new j dinnerware. It's simple and plain — perfect for food photography! — but has just a tiny bit of flare on the edges.
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Aug 23, 2007 -
If you can't make it camping — or if you're like PartySugar and don't enjoy camping — this set of four glass camping plates will allow you to bring the campground home. Designed by Caroline Wolfe, these are hand-painted with icons reminiscent of camp. The whole set is $60, which is more than a night under the stars, but they'll last a lot longer.
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Jul 28, 2007 -
Are you guys a fan of special servingware for children? Little ones have little mouths and hands, and can sometimes be picky eaters, so cute plates, cups, and utensils might encourage them to eat more. However, I absolutely hate this kids smile place setting by Mono.
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