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No more shopping without remembering the fabulous gift ideas you saw here, on other sites or on magazines with the Gift List Book ($25 USD). It is a size that is easy to carry in your purse.
The Swarovski Crystal Pencil Collection ($72 USD) is a fine black pencil topped with a sparkling Swarovski Strass crystal. The crystal is available in one of twelve colors to match your binders. These pencils may be too stylish but they would make the envy of your co-workers at the office. Each set comes with 12 pencils and glass holder. By the way, it was featured on O list last October.
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PAPER goods
GIFT IDEAS
posted @ Wednesday, November 26, 2008 1:23 PM | Feedback (1)
For a few annual celebrations, Sprinkles Cupcakes creates specific designs. These limited edition cupcakes are a quick and chic way to personalize your party or to simply highlight your day. The next four calendar events are in April and May.
Passover – April 19 to 26
Flourless Belgian dark chocolate cake topped with a Madagascar Bourbon vanilla bean glaze. A blue Star of David put the finishing touch to the Passover cupcake design.
Earth Day – April 21 to 25
Like they did in the past with the Pink Ribbon strawberry cupcake, Sprinkles will donate the proceeds of a dedicated cupcake. The proceeds will go to local tree planting and environmental care organizations. To show your support, get a vanilla cupcake with a green tree on the top.
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HOLIDAY entertaining
CAKES
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Friday, April 18, 2008 5:37 PM | Feedback (0)
For my second board, I wanted to do something for the hipper crowd. I came over this eye catching restaurant in Santiago, Chile while browsing the blogosphere. Wow! Imagine hosting a New Year party in a place like this.
I cannot tell you all the details about this restaurant because I spot it on Plateforma Arquitectura, a Spanish-speaking blog. Simply looking at the pictures is already a treat.
The boutique hotel movement responded to our desire to bring our home to the hotel. Then people got inspired by the interior design of these hotels and bring the best into their home. The same happens between restaurants and home cooking. But when you look at Restaurante Mercat, the modern fashionable decor has a homey atmosphere.
For a party like this, I needed an invitation card that dares to be different for your New Year’s Eve Party. The New Year Soiree (NTC) invite, designed by Bonnie’s StylePress, has more to offer than your average New Year card.
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HOME decor
HOLIDAY entertaining
ENTERTAINING
HOME + GARDEN
posted @ Sunday, December 30, 2007 12:13 AM | Feedback (2)
For us, Christmas is a family celebration while New Year is a time to have fun with your friends. I concocted some design and menu ideas for the glamorous girl who invited her friends at home.
I always savor a tasty dinner at New Year’s Eve but I always plan for lots of time for dancing and having fun. It should feel like a party, not a dinner event.
My Source of Inspiration
Although it is too late to send your printed invitations, the Bonnie's StylePress invite that I am showing you sets the tone of the event I designed. If you send something like that, your friends will know what to expect.
Monogrammed table linens add a classic touch. Monogram napkins are available in cloths and paper. Both the invites and the Caspari paper napkins can be found at Fine Stationery.
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FOOD + drinks
PARTY ideas
HOLIDAY entertaining
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Saturday, December 29, 2007 4:20 PM | Feedback (1)
My husband and I always take some time off during the Holidays to enjoy time with the family. We typically entertain at the cottage. The merry surroundings, the relax atmosphere and the ski slopes attract everyone year after year. Obviously, I dress up the table every night.
To supply fresh content to my blog, I decided to create two distinct looks this year. You will see them developing gradually. Today is about the starting props.
Winter wonderland
The main theme (bottom picture) celebrates northern wildlife during winter. My inspiration came from two adorable props that I already owned:
- the small stump’s birch bark cachepot set and
- the Acrylic Ornaments box set by FERM Living with their cute squirrels.
Mixed with pines cones and miniature trees, this design has ski cottages written all over it.
Country baroque
My secondary theme draws on another huge trend this year, the baroque style. But I am doing it with a twist.
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HOLIDAY entertaining
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Monday, December 17, 2007 7:38 PM | Feedback (0)
My look at the fabulous store windows from high-end Montreal retailer Ogilvy. Get inspired with fine entertaining ideas this Holiday season.
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HOLIDAY entertaining
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Thursday, December 13, 2007 3:59 PM | Feedback (0)
This post reviews two brands, two price ranges and two custom print options. It is all about Christmas tree themes for cards and invites.
The modern style of Haute Note
I am showing you first the cool Holidays cards from Haute Note. This Vancouver card studio is known for its signature low rectangular format.
They newly added the classic card format with the clean modern look and design that you have come to expect from them. As you can guest, Haute Note appeals to the cool urban crowd.
Design-wise, take a look at Starry Starry Night from the classic note catalogue. From the signature card catalogue, explore the latest Festive Foliage series and Ornamental series. Each series comes in 4 illustrations from which you select the one you like.
If you are unsure about card etiquette, you find a quick guide by Haute Note on their Web site. Finding the right message for your Christmas cards is sometimes hard. Some of their samples are:
- Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year
- My favorite: From our home to yours, may your hearts be filled with joy this holiday season!
- Glad tidings for a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and peace.
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PAPER goods
HOLIDAY entertaining
ENTERTAINING
posted @ Friday, November 16, 2007 5:40 PM | Feedback (4)