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Like many wedding blogs these days, Project Wedding was born out of the needs of a couple to find the right vendors for their big day. The site connects brides across the United States and helps them share ideas, advice and vendor recommendations.
The photo gallery is huge. You can find inspirations for your dress, reception, ceremony, flowers, cakes, invitations, amongst other things. I selected key photographs that showcase what I considered to be excellent entertaining habits.
Greeting Guests
These festive lanterns on bamboo sticks are great to illuminate an outdoor party at night. Put three rows at the entrance pathway to greet your guests in style. Select harmonizing colors with your party décor, ideally on a brighter or a warmer tone. I avoid pastels because the color is lost at night when lighted.
Centerpieces
Following my post of how to select a centerpiece, I am showing you two successful tabletops. The centerpieces would not interfere with conversations, the tables are not overcrowded, the design is kept simple yet the tables look out of the ordinary. The long rectangular tables feel homier than the round tables. Before personal taste, the table shape is determined by the size of the room and how many people will sit down at your dinner party.
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TABLESCAPE
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:49 PM | Feedback (0)
Experiencing the Fairmont Gold floor was on my priority list for my trip to Boston last week-end. Fairmont Gold is a hotel within a hotel.
Guests at the Fairmont Gold located on the fourth floor of the Fairmont Copley Plaza enjoy unique quarters with the look and feel of a 1912 mansion house from the Back Bays area.
Stylish accommodations for the discerning travelers
This distinctively British style hotel caters 59 rooms. The rooms on the Gold Floor are more luxurious. The gold chandelier on a dimmer and the floor-to-ceiling marble bathroom announce lavish room amenities. Everything is thought to make your stay more comfortable. They do not just provide the robes; a pair of slippers is waiting for you nicely wrapped in a basket.
The moment you arrive at the dedicated check-in / check-out desk, you feel the superior service. Guests enjoy a private lounge equipped with board games, a library and their own reception area. The package includes a delicious complimentary deluxe continental breakfast with a daily hot entrée. I cherished most the relaxing moments provided by the evening hors d'oeuvres at the lounge. All day, guests have access to complimentary beverages and an honor bar. You pay extra to book a Fairmont Gold room at the Club floor but you will get a lot more in return.
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FOOD + drinks
TRAVEL
DINING
posted @ Tuesday, February 05, 2008 7:04 PM | Feedback (0)
If you like to hosting parties, you know that amazing serving ware look impressive. In fact, for the time challenged entertainers, the best method for quickly set an impressive table is to equip themselves with remarkable serving dishes, plates and utensils.
Swedish brand Sagaform appeals to the stylish modern entertainers. Their design products have definite style, function well and are affordable. I look at their latest collection. Here are the products that caught my attention. Unfortunately you would not able to get them for the 2008 Super Bowl party, since these are new products.
What is coming soon?
The three in one service utensil is sure to turn heads. Its three-arm star form supports a spreading knife, a service fork and a serving spoon. Very practical, you can buy a set of 4 to 8. This way, you always have the right utensil ready to use. This design is a space saver. I feel that once you tried those threes in ones, they will become essential for your picnics and barbecue events.
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EVERYDAY
DISHING tips
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Thursday, January 24, 2008 5:43 PM | Feedback (1)
My husband entered my office while I was putting up this board and he exclaimed Wow!
Until Habitat makes the plunge and opens stores in that side of the ocean, I can share my passions through their styled pictures. This Holidays, their stylists came up with stunning decorations for your Holiday parties.
Deep shades of red
Mixing an array of reds and violets with silvers, bronzes, browns and golden tones summarizes the Christmas trends saw at Habitat. Black and white acts as accents colors. They play around rich colors to create their rooms.
I do not know if you notice but greens are absent. This is a beautiful design lesson on how to limit the hues to one or two area in the color wheel. The result is a sophisticated festive look.
Gift ideas
For a retro look, think about the analogue wall clock FLAP or to confuse your friends at the end of the evening, get the TIK TAK wall clock. And browse for more cool clocks and to equip your bar with handy accessories.
posted @ Thursday, December 06, 2007 5:25 PM | Feedback (0)
Upbeat gourmet Chef Domenic Chiaromonte of Match Restaurant & Event Venue used an adorable dishing technique for serving a pasta dish.
Sometimes, a set of stylized bowls is all you need to simulate a Chef creation. Stay tuned as I will tell where to find similar bowls in my next post. The bowl elevates a pasta recipe which proves that you do not need to be a Chef to impress your guests.
If your cooking experience is limited, concentrate on food presentation when you are entertaining. The only thing that you need to remember is that a host should only serve successfully cooked recipes. So plan to prepare what you are good at.
Modern Orange Table designs
It takes no time to set up the modern orange table. Still this table looks refined. The key for this no-fuss tabletop design is to have on hand the right style of tableware. The table linens were replaced by shiny Lucite sheets to fashion a trendier atmosphere.
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TABLESCAPE
DISHING tips
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:44 PM | Feedback (1)