Scalloped-edge Dinner Plates by Rosanna

Rosanna Tableware creates fabulously fun and adorable dinnerware and table accessories. Their Scalloped-edge dinner plates don't disappoint. They are a beautiful rounded square shape and come in a variety of solid colors like green, red and chocolate. These stylish plates can be used alone or used as an accent - just layer a smaller, more ornate plate like one from Rosanna's Boho collection on top for a trendy look. The great thing about this porcelain plate is that it can be used everyday as it is both dishwasher and microwave safe. Be stylish everyday with this Scalloped-Edge dinnerware!

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Price: $52.00

A Textured Presentation on the Dinner Table: Raynaud Caviar

Texture adds interest to an otherwise plain canvas, as shown on the Raynaud Caviar Porcelain Limoges Presentation plates. These plates are a gorgeous white Limoges porcelain with either a platinum or white rim. Without texture these plates are ordinary (except for the high quality porcelain used) and uninteresting. Luckily, Raynaud is a masterful designer and these plates are made extraordinary through the use of texture. The rim of each plate has a pattern of raised circles or balls placed tightly together for an eye-catching look.
The Caviar Platinum presentation plate looks as if they welded together metal BBs. On another plate, Raynaud tones down the platinum shine for a completely different look on the Caviar Platinum Matte presentation plate. The matte finish makes this a modern, rustic metal rimming. This collection has two other looks for this presentation plate if you want the texture but in a more subtle way. The Caviar White presentation plate is shiny and the Caviar White matte has lost its sheen, but is equally as beautiful.

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Price: $80-$220

Roost Magnifying Glass; A Gift for the Nautical Dad

The Roost Wood Spiral Magnifying Glass, coming from the Magellan Navigation Tools collection, is a great birthday gift for the sailor in your life. If he's hung up his sails, it is a beautiful and practical piece that will look great in his office. The wood handle is hand-crafted in a spiral grip; the handcrafting makes each one unique and special. As you get older, the magnifying glass is great for picking up those tiny details that the eye alone can't.

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2008 Yves Delorme End of Summer Sale

The end of summer is almost here and to commemorate its end, Yves Delorme is having a sale. 40 percent will be taken off select bed and table linen patterns. For bed this will include the following patterns; Medicis, Shan, Burano, Rialto, Monsieur, Dormant, Laurier Chocolate, Tamara, Zen and Eiffel. The table linens available for discount are the Marly, Balcon and Espelette patterns.

The pattern I'm most excited for is the Shan bed collection by Yves Delorme. It is a bright, lush raspberry background with fluffy dahlia blooms and butterflies. This pattern is complimented by its companion stripes, making an exuberant statement. It is a stunning pattern that is sure to brighten any bedroom. The sale begins August 23rd and ends September 6th, don't miss it!

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Lynn Chase Monkeys Make the Best Martinis

Martinis are the perfect party drink; however it's not always the easiest drink to make and serve. The best way is make a large amount, keeping them on hand in a martini pitcher to serve any one's martini needs right away. Lynn Chase's Monkey Business Monkey Martini Pitcher with Stirrer is one of the cutest pitchers around. The handle and stirrer are laced with a climbing green vine and a monkey with bananas on his head is sitting on the pitcher waiting to serve. This pitcher makes a great birthday gift or house warming gift for the martini lover. It is the perfect party starter - no guests' martini glass will go empty. I'll have a martini stirred not shaken!

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Price: $95.00

Beautify your Bathroom with Habitat International

Bathroom decor is an important aspect in home interiors. You spend more time in there than you think and therefore, it ought to look as wonderful as the rest of your house. There are many ways to decorate a bathroom: paint/wallpaper, rugs, towels, and bathroom accessories - among many others. One of my favorite touches in bathroom decor are tissue boxes and wastebaskets. They can add a lot of style and personality to the room while also masking the unsightly cardboard tissue box and trash. Habitat International has a wonderful collection of artistically decoupaged, matching tissue boxes and wastebaskets. These come in an assortment of flowers, fruit, and cityscapes - pick the art that fits your decor and personality! These items also make wonderful gifts for the home. Beautify your (or a friend's) bathroom with Habitat International!

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Price: $40-50

No Need for Flowers on the Table with J.L. Coquet's Pivoines China

J.L. Coquet is known for a variety of original and creative shapes in fine dinnerware. The bulk of their work appears to be more modern and avant garde, but there are a few exceptions. The Pivoines dinnerware collection by J.L. Coquet is a more classic look for the table, but equally stunning and creative. With Pivoines china, there is no need at spend the extra money for flowers on the table. This fine china is covered in huge pink and yellow Peony flowers and lush green leaves. It will liven the table and bring color into the room. This collection works wonderfully for a luncheon or as accent pieces to brighten up your dinner table.

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The Rooster Crows Out Whiskey: Arte Italica Decanter

Last blog, I featured a decanter that was very ornate and classy. However, not all table sets or home decors require a sophisticated, fancy-pants decanter. The Arte Italica Rooster decanter is fun and amazing. The decanter is rightly named as it is built to resemble a real rooster. The body is made of clear glass and the tail and head are made from detailed pewter. As you pour the whiskey or liquor of your choice into your glass it flows from the rooster's mouth. This is the perfect decanter for a country style home or a laid back table.

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Varga Crystal Wine Decanters Create a Beautiful Table Set

A beautiful table can be ruined by the appearance of ugly wine bottle. There are a couple solutions to this, find one with a label that matches your decor, hide it in a wine bucket or pour the wine into a wine decanter for service. The Varga Crystal Avignon wine decanter is a great and ornate way to display and serve your wine. The decanter's elegant flower design adds a beautiful aesthetic to the dinner table.

The Varga Crystal Avignon Wine Decanter also provides a practical element to wine service, as well. According to Robert Mondavi in the Wine Spectator magazine, "all red wines should be decanted, regardless of age or wine type." A decanter allows the wine to breathe, letting it become alive and reach its full potential before it hits your guest's wine glass - creating the perfect first sip. Also, by pouring a wine in a decanter it can also remove any sediment found in the bottle. A wine decanter is the perfect gift for a wine lover or scotch or whisky lover.

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Price: $875

Super Towels: Abyss and Habidecor Super Pile Bathroom Towels

Picking out towels can be a giant headache. There are so many things to think about: price, color, material, pattern/no pattern. It can be so overwhelming and unfortunately, there was never a class in college to prepare me for these crucial life making decisions.

You can try and figure it out yourself or I'll make it easy for you, just pick Abyss Super Pile Towels by Abyss & Habidecor. This towel has it all. It is made from 100% Egyptian Cotton with thick loops for super absorbency and softness. It is has a 700 gram density allowing it to absorb more, but it does not feel that heavy. And to make these towels the full package, the edges are rounded to reduce the number of seams and fraying. This particular towel is offered in 60 colors, so it's sure to fit in any decor.

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Price: $15.75-$120.00

Fall Leaves Turn Early on the Table: Anna Weatherley Autumn Impressions Plates

It's never to early to plan ahead. Fall is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about your next table set. Anna Weatherley has a great collection of Fall inspired fine china called Autumn Impressions. The Amber cocktail serving plates are the perfect welcoming to Fall's arrival!

The Canape plate is six inches and is great for serving little appetizers. The Cocktail Leaf dish is four inches and the perfect size for an individual snack or perhaps a butter dish. Each plate is formed in the shape of a amber leaf and hand painted with such detail that they look like they were plucked straight from a tree; only the gold rimming gives it away. To complete your Fall inspired table, check out the rest of the Autumn Impressions collection by Anna Weatherley.

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Canape Plate Price: $262

Cocktail Leaf Plate Price: $148

Lush Tropical Palm Leaves by Roost Home Furnishing

Roost Home Furnishings has made a perfectly delightful salad or serving bowl. The Palm Leaf Bowls by Roost are made from porcelain and are shaped to form lush tropical palm leaves. Roost completes this look with a white matte finish, making it food safe for all your guests. This piece can easy be used for an end of the Summer party and then transition into Fall parties. The palm leaf comes is available in two sizes, small and large, it just depends on the number of people and what you are serving. Wood salad servers are an excellent touch and really draw in the natural look and feel.

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Price: $20-$68

What's Black, White, and Yellow All Over? Raynaud Tableware's Ombrages Dinnerware

The Ombrages Limoges dinnerware by Raynaud Tableware will create a elegant and modern table. The black, white, gold and yellow color combinations create such a strong color statement that it will capture the eye of any guest. Each plate, creamer, cup, or dish is adorned with an avant garde floral pattern that brings life to the table. This dinnerware comes in different background and foreground colors but the beauty of this design is that one may mix and match each piece to design a table set that is uniquely yours. Not only is this pattern available for the dinner table, it is also available in candle pots, vases, and candy dishes.

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Price: $26-$537

William Yeoward Carafes: A Wonderful Host/Hostess Gift!

According to NBC's Today Show "Trend Report" manners are a trend that never will go out of style. Saying "thank you" to a host or hostess is a must; especially if you ever want to get invited back. Showing your gratitude with a great gift is always a great way to guarantee that invite back. The "Trend Report" recommended some great gifts for your host or hostess including William Yeoward's carafes - and I can safely support this recommendation.

William Yeoward offers two luxurious carafes that can be used as a beautiful beverage service on the table or as a exquisite vase. The Wisteria Carafe by William Yeoward is my favorite and probably our most popular carafe. this crystal design is lovely and is accented with delicately etched leaves and vine. The Country Carafe is simple yet divine. It has the same crystal shape as the Wisteria Carafe but this one does not have the etched design. Say thanks to your summer host with William Yeoward's carafes.

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Wisteria Carafe Price: $106-$142

Country Carafe Price: $88-$116

Lynn Chase's Midnight Charger Adds a Dramatic Touch to the Table

Set the perfect mood with a beautiful table set! To create a dramatic table one needs to think in saturated colors and dimensions. A great way to add color and depth to a table is to use a charger plate as an under plate, in this case, used specifically for decoration.
The Midnight Charger by Lynn Chase has an amazingly dark black/brown with gold scaling on the rim and a thin gold band that will bring a dramatic and classy look to the table. It can be accompanied with almost any other dinner plate and give the table more dimension. Try a dinner plate that has a touch of gold to really make it tie together. It will look stunning on a table and give a dramatic and sophisticated look when accompanied by burning candles and lively flowers.

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Price: $65