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Even more than red for me, chocolate is the most associate word to Valentine’s Day. That is how I got the idea to set up a brown tablescape. And I forced myself to find beautiful brown dinnerware.
Traditional look
I want to find something that is stylish and will make a statement. The traditional hand-painted Ludovica dinnerware is an exclusivity of Horchow. The style testifies the Italian charms. The beauty of the set is enhanced by the Italian pewter chargers.
The Bavaria model from the Italian brand MEPRA is a classic flatware with just the right amount of decorative elements. If you prefer something a little bit more ornate, the Medici Flatware displayed on the Ludovica saucer looks amazing. The cylindrical, beautifully detailed pewter handles make a statement.
Contemporary look
Since I selected recipes by David Rocca, a more hip dinnerware set seems right. The Cocoa Blossom by Mikasa has all the qualities I was looking for. The color scheme appeals to men. The lush blooms feel young yet refined. And I like the variations in the patterns between the various plates, bowls and serve ware.
Categories:
TABLESCAPE
FOOD + drinks
HOLIDAY
ENTERTAINING
DINING
posted @ Thursday, February 07, 2008 8:44 PM | Feedback (0)
With people having children at an older age, the deeper implication of fathers and a higher sense of design than in the past, there is a need for more stylish baby shower party themes.
More and more future parents value schemes that are far away from the same old matching baby showers offered by large retail chains. If you are planning a baby shower party for hip urban parents, I got a few ideas to pull off this challenge.
First, any event revolves around the food, the décor and the atmosphere. That is what I show you on my inspiration board.
The Invitations
Even if it is the first thing you should send, you must work out the details of the party before selecting your invites. An invitation sets the tone of the party. The festive note cards I displayed are miles away from the juvenile look typically associated with baby showers. Since it is a parent baby shower, a gender neutral model is the way to go.
Categories:
FOOD + drinks
PAPER goods
BABY showers
ENTERTAINING
DINING
KIDS + BABY
posted @ Monday, November 05, 2007 2:15 PM | Feedback (0)
Who says you must eat sandwiches at a picnic? You can bring a lot more imaginative menu.
To celebrate the last days of warm weather, I gathered for you a sample of easy and quick Italian recipes to do on the spot. Most of these recipes are from David Rocco except for the soup.
I suggest you bring a portable stove or barbecue to cook the main course. You can prepare the rest in advance. I find it relaxing to casually cook in good company. I selected these recipes because they do not require a lot of ingredients and they are easy to prepare at a picnic.
The first course
I start with a cold Honeydew melon soup. This is tasty. But you cannot really call this a recipe. The best way to carry this cold soup is in a Thermos. I want to thank my friend Kat for serving this refreshing soup at the cottage this summer.
Ingredients for the Honeydew soup:
1 Honeydew melon, cut in pieces
Garnish with: small dices of prosciutto, sour crème and cut fresh mint leaves
Categories:
FOOD + drinks
DINING
posted @ Tuesday, September 04, 2007 12:49 AM | Feedback (0)