champagne
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champagne
For a second year in a row, Veuve Clicquot asked Karim Rashid to design a limited edition product for the brand. Only 500 Globalights have been produced for a worldwide distribution. This is something for the rich and famous.
Remembering the Loveseat
The first time, Karim Rashid updated the 18th-century French armchair with a modern pink loveseat for Veuve Clicquot. Karim opposed two flower petal shaped seats. When you examine them after the fact, they could have been inspired by eggs too. At the center, a classic Clicquot yellow ice bucket ensures that sip your glass of champagne at the right temperature.
What is Globalight?
This time, Karim Rashid engineered a new champagne holder. The asymmetrical ovaloid illuminates the bottle. In fact, you do not know which one is more precious. The object is sensual, pink and divine. I love it! Karim explained his creative process:
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PARTY supplies
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Tuesday, April 15, 2008 4:54 PM | Feedback (0)
To conclude my series on Valentine’s Day this year, I thought of leaving you with inspirational shots. I will also share with my plans to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Food
The food is from the La Porte restaurant on Saint-Laurent Street in Montreal. I took these pictures last October. The oysters tasting plate was amazing.
Restaurant La Porte is a story of love. First of all this is a small French restaurant run by a couple. Thierry et Pascale Rouyé had a restaurant in France before they moved to Canada. These long-time restaurateurs have transmitted their love affairs to their son who is a sous-cook under his Chef father.
The restaurant is named La Porte because they imported a stunning wooden door that they saw while visiting Morocco. It is the focal point of their restaurant.
Finally the attention to details and simply hearing them talking about their dishes indicate that food is a true passion for them. I recommend you try La Porte the next time you fancy upscale French cooking.
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HOLIDAY
DINING out
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Thursday, February 14, 2008 12:48 PM | Feedback (0)
Dear Readers,
I hope that all your dreams come true in 2008. In any event, I wish you Health, Joy and Happiness.
Happy New Year!
Kim
1998 Vintage of La Grande Dame
I spot this gorgeous Couture Gift Box of La Grande Dame. If you are looking for a splurge for the hostess, this gift set is a sure way to get invited again next year.
To celebrate the launch of the 1998 vintage, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin created a brand new Haute Couture packaging.
Sourcing:
Buy online: 1998 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame at WineChateau.com - price: $155.99 for 750 ml
Buy online: 1998 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame Rose at WineChateau.com - price: $294.89 for 750 ml
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FOOD + drinks
HOLIDAY
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Monday, December 31, 2007 3:20 PM | Feedback (3)
I am pleased to feature two blogs I never spoke of. And it seems that brown is the color of my weekly mood board.
1 | Design Crush
In her resourceful blog, Kelly talked about Garnish, a great source to make your own gift packaging for food. Garnish supplies the basic materials and you personalize the look to fit your style and the occasion.
Garnish a Mid-Winter's Day made the cut of mood board but they showcased more ideas on their Web site. A source to remember for wrapping your holiday baking and party favors.
2 | Home by Sunset
The team behind Sunset spotlighted a fall themed tabletop done by Rosanna Bowles, the founder of Rosanna Inc. You already know that I like Rosanna’s plates. With a dinnerware name like Famille A Table (French for Family at the table), it is so appropriate for everyday of the year, not just for holidays.
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TABLESCAPE
ALL occasions
ENTERTAINING
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Monday, December 03, 2007 10:03 PM | Feedback (0)
Maybe being interviewed by a journalist about party ideas for the upcoming Holidays put me into the Lucite and glass mode, but these pictures inspired me. Plexiglas and glass containers are hot to serve food in the catering industry.
My mood board reads like a chronicle: the wedding party, the after party treats and the new house kitchen. Exceptionally, it showcased 4 bloggers instead of 3.
1 | Hostess for the Mostess for Inspiration Tuesday: Think Bold
A favorite of Hostess by the Mostess, Simple Stunning Weddings is a gorgeous book from wedding planner Karen Bussen. These monochromatic photos and modern minimalist Lucite servers & glass arrangements create an impressive drink display. This
I dug a source for Lucite buffet risers. They do not look as sharp as those. I suspect the drink displays used in the book were custom made. If you know where we can buy something similar, do not be shy to share the information.
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PARTY favors
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Monday, October 01, 2007 11:30 AM | Feedback (0)