Keep Things Private With the Anna Weatherley Boudoir Covered Box

A boudoir is a lady's private sitting area, powder room or dressing room. It is a place to get away, relax and get beautiful. However, it is hard to manage those things when you are surrounded by unsightly clutter. A perfect place to hide those cotton balls and q-tips lying around is an Anna Weatherley Boudoir Covered Box. It is a stunning box full of colorful butterflies, flowers and leaves on the outside and a lid to make sure anything you don't want seen, won't be. It is the perfect gift for anyone with a vanity table or powder room. This box is even an amazing decorative tabletop piece for a family room or bathroom.

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Price: $322.00

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

Lady Primrose Vanity Trays to Keep Your Bathroom Vain

Vanity trays are a romantic way to show off your perfume bottles and lotions in a bathroom or powder room. Storing your bathroom items on a vanity tray can make your bathroom look ten times classier and more organized. There are so many vanity trays to choose from, so you need to pick the right one for your decor and personal style. Lady Primrose carries many wonderful vanity trays now in a few different styles.

Lady Primrose is known for their beautifully cut crystal decanters and bottles, so it is fitting that their primary vanity tray is made of crystal. The Large Crystal Vanity tray by Lady Primrose is exquisitely cut with a diamond design in the middle that bursts open into rays and is finished with a wonderful scalloped rim. For a different look, they now offer the Mirrored Vanity Tray. This is rectangular and completely mirrored for an uniquely reflective look that can be paired with a matching tissue box. Whatever your style, Lady Primrose creates excellent and high quality bathing products and accessories that can be found at Sallie home.

Crystal Tray Price: $40

Mirrored Tray Price: $60

Dinner and a Seascape View from the Table

The plates and platters from the Seascape dinnerware collection by Anna Weatherley are perfect accents for a nautical table. This collection consists of both animals and plants one could find around a pond or a an ocean. Frogs, shells, and lobsters are skillfully painted on each plate and platter and are all finished with gold around the rim.
The Hor D'oreuvre plates will bring aquatic life and color to the table. There are six different sea shells to pick from but each is more realistic and beautiful than the next - pick one shell or mix and match all six. The lobster oval platter ties the whole table motif in together exquisitely. Click here to view all of the Anna Weatherley china available at Sallie home.

Price: $248-$869

Contemporary Stemware: Pythagore by J.L. Coquet

J.L. Coquet is known for his avant garde designs and innovative style mainly in his creation of Limoges china. J.L. Coquet's style transcends his china and is used in his creation of his crystal stemware collection, Pythagore. The Pythagore stemware collection consists of contemporary designed glassware that will add a creative touch to any table. Each water, champagne, and wine glass in the collection has a linear cup that sits atop a cone-shaped stem, geometrically crafted to perfection by skilled artisans. For a more personal touch, these glasses are available in an array of colors including, clear, black, smokey grey, green, amber, ruby, and sky blue. If you are looking for something original and cutting edge for your table, look no more; you've found it with J.L. Coquet's Pythagore stemware collection.

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Price: $68-$90

Roost Beverage Dispenser: Outdoor Entertaining at its Finest

Keep your refreshments cool and accessible for your guests; they'll appreciate it in this hot summer weather! The Roost Marseilles Beverage Dispensers are the perfect addition to any outdoor party. Not only will it keep your guests hydrated, it looks beautiful on the table. The lid will keep the tempted bugs away unlike an open punch bowl. And the voluminous clear glass, showcases your beverage of choice - lemonade, fruit punch, sangria, what-have-you - and allows you to show off the actual fruit used for a nice refreshing and tasty touch.

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Price: $170-$220

Personalize Your Stemware: Varga Art Crystal Monogramming

Picking out china and crystal is a very personal thing, it expresses who you are. What better way for you to express yourself than by monogramming your initials onto your china or crystal. Varga Art Crystal offers a monogramming service using their same skillful techniques used when etching patterns onto their crystal. The crystal wine, water, flute, martini, DOF, highball glasses can all be monogrammed adding to their original brilliance. Even the whiskey decanter can be monogrammed, making it a perfect personal gift.

For even more personalization, they offer two styles of lettering, Vegetal and Ruban, and six different formats for the lettering. To order online from Sallie home, once in the checkout process, there will be a "note" box. Please specify what lettering and format you want your monogram in. Or just call 1-800-257-9167. To view more amazing Varga Art Crystal stemware and barware available at Sallie home, click here.

Victoria & Richard Jewelry, sooo hot right now

Since Victoria & Richard started making jewelry, it has been a hot commodity. In particular, the Glass Menagerie jewelry collection made of a variety of colorful beaded animals. The Glass Menagerie has taken the spot light over on all their other jewelry collections, but those other collections are just as exquisite.

The Haberdashery necklace, bracelet, and earrings are filled with color and texture. The glass beads that separate each tassel are unique and wonderful. The Sparkling Grape collection is created with beautifully cut crystal spacers and each bunch of grapes is made with many colorful glass beads. This collection is also accented with ribbon or bows or both, adding a special touch. The Poppy Cock, March Fourth and Ribbit are all fabulous; the Poppy Cock necklace is full of roosters and the March Fourth is full of penguins, and the Ribbit is hopping with frogs. All of Victoria and Richard jewelry is wonderful and will make any outfit special.

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Fine China as a Work of Art: Raynaud Limoges Tableware

I was at my cousin's house recently and in her dinning room she has her Raynuad Allee Royale china prominently hung on her wall as if it was a piece of art. It looks beautiful and it got me thinking, "china is an art and it should be displayed like any other sculpture or painting and not tucked away in a china cabinet."

The Raynuad Allee Royale, which like I said is my cousin's china pattern, is a perfect example as china as art. It is a wonderful combination of blues, golds and greens. The blue flowers are skillfully detailed and there is an intricate weave around the rim. It is a classic china pattern, that is, like any other work of art, timeless. This dinnerware can be used everyday and not just for dinner.

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Price: $36-$1,119

The Perfect Gift for Every Room: Agraria Petite Essence Diffusers

If you are looking for a great house warming gift, try the Agraria Nob Hill Petite Essence Collection. It contains four miniature air diffusers of Agraria's most popular scents, Bitter Orange, Lemon Verbena, Lavender and Rosemary, and Balsam. Each scent comes in a beautiful bottle with an antiqued mirrored tray to set it upon. The home owner can beautifully display a different scent in each room, warmly welcoming new visitors into their home.

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Price: $140

Lynn Chase Children's "Piggy" Banks

You've heard of a Piggy bank but how about a Rabbit Bank, Jaguar Bank or a Panda bank? Now-a-days children are learning to save their pennies in banks that are not exclusively pig-shaped.

Lynn Chase has a collection of children's "piggy" banks that come in an array of colorful animals like the rabbit, jaguar, or panda. The Forest Friend Rabbit Bank is cute and green, surrounded by the outdoor foliage and butterflies. The Jungle Jaguar Bank holds the money in a sleeping jaguar. And the Jungle Party Panda Bank is so adorable chewing on his bamboo. All of these would be a great gift for any child, any age; it's never too early to learn the value of a dollar, plus it's a great accessory for the child's room. Click here to see all the wonderful gift ware by Lynn Chase, available at Sallie home.

Price: $25-$40

Annieglass Water Lily: A Refreshing Addition to the Table

Annieglass Water Lily dinnerware and serving pieces are a modern work of art. Each piece is made from hand-sculpted glass that is dishwasher safe and durable enough for everyday use. The creator made each piece with the vision that food tastes better on a beautiful plate and should be a feast for the eye not only the palette. The Water Lily is beautifully sculpted to mimic the beauty of the flower floating on water. It is definitely a refreshing look for your table. Click here to view all of Annieglass' hand-sculpted dinnerware and serving pieces available at Sallie home.

Price: $50-$109

Raynaud Tableware is on the The List

Raynaud Tableware's Cristobal Chop plate is the perfect size for entertaining whether it be a buffet or a sit down, elegant dinner. The chop plate is verstaile in use; you can have your guest eat from it or you can serve them from it. This plate has a beautiful coral design middle encompassed by a skinny gold band - perfect for a summertime beach party. According to St. Louis Magazine, this plate is on "The List," the guide for St. Louis hipsters, hot happenings, cool people, and coveted objects. Check out this plate and other Raynaud dinnerware for your next dinner party at Sallie home.

Price: $277