Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Make Your Thanksgiving as Precious as a Ruby with Le Jacquard Francais' Siena Table Linens

Thanksgiving is all about food, family, friends, and giving thanks. Yet, you never want to overlook presentation; a beautiful table can go a long way! Done well a great table setting can create an amazing atmosphere that will garner everyone's attention - perfect if the turkey was a little bit dry or your cousin had too much to drink :) Le Jaquard Francais has a collection of stunning table linens that can transform any table or situation for the best.

Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner is the Le Jacquard Francais Siena Table linen. Pick from the Ruby or the Ivory for a dramatic yet chic tabletop. Available in custom sizes, this tablecloth will work with any table. And just in time for Thanksgiving or any Holiday meal, Sallie home is offering 20% off all Le Jacquard Francais Table linens. To capitalize on this great offer, visit Sallie home now through the first of November 2008, or call, 1-800-257-9167.

Price: $34-$329

Monday, October 27, 2008

Domino Magazine Features Raynaud Horizon Gold-Rimmed Plates Offered by Sallie home

"The guide to living with style," Domino Magazine, says that the Raynaud Horizon, gold-rimmed charger plates can make even the plainest dishes luxurious. These twelve inch plates come in an array of colors, allowing you to create a unique table setting. Choose from Rouge, Poppy Red, Anise Green, Bleu Clair, Cobalt Blue, Empire Green, Gold Granite, Gold Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Lime Green, Platinum Granite. This little pop of color adds life and excitement to the table while the Raynuad Limoges Porcelain adds luxury and class.


Price: $150

Friday, October 24, 2008

Harvest Vegetables on Anna Weatherley's Amber Leaf Oval Vegetable Platter

The air is crisp, you're wearing your hats and overcoats, and the leaves are falling right everywhere - even on your plates. The Anna Weatherley collection, Autumn Impressions, delights in fall's beauty. The Amber Leaf Oval Vegetable Platter is adorned with two butterflies amidst a lace of golden leaves. Combine the wonders of nature with this platter because it makes a wonderful service piece for vegetables. This platter mixes beautifully with a brown chargers or natural colored table settings. It also makes a perfect gift this holiday season for anyone who loves to entertain. Click here to view all the Anna Weatherley china and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $404

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Picked Straight from the Pumpkin Patch: Cipolla Pewter Pumpkin Tureen

Just in time for Halloween and Thanksgiving, comes Cipolla Pewter's Pumpkin Tureen. This life size pumpkin is complete with leaf and vine embellishment on the lid. Made of the highest-grade pewter it is lead free and food safe which means it makes the prefect presentation piece for soup on a brisk fall day or handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. Unlike the real thing, the pumpkin last, bringing fall into your home for years to come. Click here to view all of Cipolla Pewter's fantastic pewter pieces available at Sallie home just in time for holiday entertaining.
Price: $1,712.50

Monday, October 20, 2008

Get Captivated by Captiva Stemware by Varga Crystal

The finest stemware creators, Varga Art Crystal, have a created most captivating crystal collection called Captiva. Meticulously etched lines stemming from the cup's base shape to become flower petal like designs, resembling an open flower. Between each petal there are subtle circles which look as if they are floating from the base to the lip of the glass. Together, both designs create great movement and fluidity within the stemware. The wine will flow with ease from these glasses - which may or may not be a good thing - and delight and captivate your dinner guests. This design is available now in a clear or yellow/green wine, water, or flute.

Click here to view the magnificent stemware by Varga Crystal available at Sallie home.

Price: $150-198

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Remove Odor and Add Scent with Santa Maria Novella Armenia Paper


Sometimes you just have to stick with what works. That is why Santa Maria Novella, distributed by Lafco, is using Armenia Papers to freshen up your room. Armenia papers have been used since the 16th century to remove odors from spaces. These papers may simply be placed in a drawer to change the scent of a small area, but in order to utilized these papers to their fullest, you must burn them. Once burned, a frankincense and myrrh scent will overcome the bad odors, leaving a pleasant smell and taking you back to the regality of the 16th century. These papers make a perfect gift; it is a unique departure from the typical candle and it is something everyone should have them in their home, just in case. Click here to see all the wonderful and timeless fragrant products by Santa Maria Novella available at Sallie home.

Price: $25.00

Friday, September 26, 2008

Sleek Flatware: Hussard by J.L. Coquet

J.L. Coquet's modern style transcends fine china to create an innovative line of flatware. In this line of flatware there is the Hussard flatware collection by J.L. Coquet. This 5-piece setting is unlike any other. It is chic, sleek, and oh so modern. The knife is eye-catching and comfortable; the handle is shaped to fit in your hand perfectly, giving it a cutting-edge look. It is simple in appearance, making it perfect for an everyday look and can be dressed up for a formal occasion. Try a new look with J.L Coquet's Hussard Flatware; it also comes in Hussard Striped!

Click here to view J.L. Coquet's dinnerware, stemware, and flatware available at Sallie home.


Price: $158 - $197

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Acorns are Falling; Acorn Oak Leaf Sauce Bowl from Vagabond House


Nothing says fall more then acorn and oak leaves covering the grass. Why not bring this decor into the house for your fall table setting? Vagabond House has an amazing collection of acorn and oak leaf pewter tableware; each piece is a worthy counterpart of the fall's beauty. The Acorn Oak Leaf Sauce Bowl is perfect for holding sauces, nuts, candies. It's cover will keep everything fresh and stylish. This charming pewter bowl sits atop four Queen Anne styled legs and it's lid is detailed with acorns and oak leaves.

Click here to view the wonderful Vagabond House pewter serving pieces and tabletop accessories available at Sallie home.

Price: $146

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Mimosa's For Brunch: Anna Weatherley Mimosa China

Anna Weatherley's Mimosa Collection is adorned with mimosas, of course. No, not the cocktail but with different species of herbs and blooming shrubs. The members of the Mimosa genus are one of the few plants that are capable of rapid movement. This dinnerware collection captures this plant characteristic to a T. The leaves and flowers wrap around these plates in a circular motion. To accompany these swirling plate, there are static images of blooming mimosas. To add a pop of color to this collection, add an Anna Weatherley Color Charger underneath this china. Brighten up a brunch or luncheon with your Mimosa Plates and why not have a mimosa too!

Click here to view the Anna Weatherley fine china dinnerware and gifts available at Sallie home.

Price: $250-$310

Friday, September 19, 2008

New Dinnerware from Raynaud!

Raynaud Porcelain Limoges Tableware and Dinnerware has introduced a new amazing collection of fine china called "Silver". Silver is a fun dinnerware line which is named after a common theme of all the piece in this collection, the color silver. The fun thing about this collection is its diversity in each plate, bowl, or cup's pattern. Some have just a silver rim around the inner and outer edge, other pieces have a clover pattern covering the surface or just the rim. The clovers look as if they are made from bent metal and are attached together by a tiny ring and come in different sizes depending on the piece of china. Though very different, together this collection forms a cohesive and interesting look for the table you must try. Click here to view all of the Raynaud tableware and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $36-$345

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Waffles Aren't Just a Breakfast Food: Le Jacquard Francais Contre-Jour Waffle Weave Hand Towels

Tea Towels are a great way to add some color to your kitchen. Le Jacquard Francais is a leader in damask linens and most famous for their table linen and pantry linen. New this year are the Le Jacquard Francais Contre-Jour Hand towels. There is a spotlight circle on this linen highlighting wonderful clover shaped leaves. Surrounding this circle is a honey comb waffle weave. This particular pattern comes in three colors: Nasturtium, Rapeseed, and Malt. These hand towels are the perfect house-warming gift to brighten up a kitchen. They are also used as a great accent in a gift basket full of kitchen accessories. Click here to view all of Le Jacquard Francais table linens and pantry linens available at Sallie home.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Carved from Stone; Georgia Ivory China by J.L. Coquet


The Georgia Ivory Fine China from J.L. Coquet is an elegant yet simple piece of art, reminiscent of a marble statue you'd fine in an art museum. The Georgia's flower and vine pattern is adroitly carved out of Limoges ivory porcelain or white porcelain. It is a fine China Dinnerware that is versatile in all situations; it can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. Though stunning, its lack of color will draw attention to the presentation of the food.

The serving pieces are quite lovely in this collection. My favorite being the Georgia Ivory Soup Tureen. It is elegantly detailed from the knob on the top to the ornately cut handles on the sides. This collection is an understated testament to the simplicity of beauty. Click here to view all of the fine china dinnerware and serving pieces by J.L. Coquet available at Sallie home.

Price: $49-$968

Friday, September 12, 2008

Make Your House Smell Elegant With Charlotte Moss by Agraria

For years, the famous interior designer from New York, Charlotte Moss has been creating scents to use in her own home and for her clientele. She recently teamed up with Agraria, one of America's finest scent manufacturers. This collection consists of two scents, Left Bank and Virginia, that come in Diffusers, Candles, and a Votive Gift Set. The Left Bank was inspired by Charlotte's trips to Paris and smells of lemongrass and crushed pink peppercorn blossoms with hints of frankincense and patchouli. Virginia is Charlotte's first signature fragrance. It is a boutique of Lily of the Valley, Rose, Jasmine, Peonies, Lilac and Orange Blossoms.

Surely keeping in mind her Interior design background, each Diffuser, Candle and Gift Set is beautifully detailed from the accompaniments to the packaging. These items are great tabletop accessories as well as great home gift ideas for family and friends. Click here to check out more wonderful fragrances by Agraria available at Sallie home.

Price: $55-$105

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Raise the "AHHH Quota" at Dinner with The Cipolla Pewter Deer Leaf Tureen


Cipolla Pewter creates some of the most stunning pewter designs for the table and the Deer Leaf Tureen from the Westport Collection is a testament to that. Using only the finest combination of materials, Cipolla molds the metal into works of art. The Deer Leaf Tureen is magnificent work; making this tureen special is the detail work atop the lid and on the handles. The lid is adorned with a deer head and beautiful oak leaves. The handles are handsome and sturdy, almost vine like, and sprout leaves towards the base that connects them to the tureen. It is perfect for a Thanksgiving dinner or just a fall gathering. A beautiful thing about this piece is that it is made from pewter and, unlike silver, requires less care and polishing; making this tureen a beautiful decorative piece that you'll want to display all year long.

Click here to view all the wonderful Cipolla Pewter tabletop pieces available at Sallie home.

Price: $2,700

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Printemps Stemware Emerges from Varga Crystal


Printemps crystal by Varga has it all, taste and style. Handcrafted with the most excellent quality and skill, Varga is one of the top crystals in the world. The Primtemps collection is adorned with dainty butterflies and emerging vines. The design is beautiful and perfect for any occasion, whether it be a spring dinner, baby shower, or New Year's celebration. This particular design comes in multiple colors, one for every mood. You can choice from clear, raspberry, sky blue, yellow/green, and amber (perfect for a fall celebration).

Click here to view Varga crystal stemware and giftware available at Sallie home.

Price: $160-432

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Fall Soaps by Gianna Rose Atelier for Your Bathroom and Kitchen

The time has come for kids to come back to school, the air to turn crisp and for Gianna Rose to release new, Fall inspired soaps. Gianna Rose's fall collection is so seasonal and so much fun! Some of the decorative soaps we are stocking this fall include the Acorn and Pinecone Soap, the Leaf soap, and the Owl soap. Each come in their very own porcelain dish and are skillfully designed to mimic the real things. Each scent matches the natural elegance of the outdoors - crisp and clean. Made of triple-milled soap, these Gianna Rose products are top of the line and adorable. They are the decorative finishing touch that every bathroom or kitchen needs and the perfect Fall hostess gift!

Click here to view other wonderful Gianna Rose Atelier soaps and scents available at Sallie home.

Acorn & Pinecone Soap (Price: $30)
Leaf Soap (Price: $24)

Owl Soap (Price: $21)

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

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.

Click here to view other gift items from Anna Weatherley available at Sallie home.

Price: $322.00

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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!

Click here to view all the wonderful Rosanna Tableware available at Sallie home.

Price: $52.00

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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.

Click here to view all the interesting Raynaud dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Price: $80-$220

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

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.

Click here to view other great home gift ideas by Roost Home Furnishing available at Sallie home.

Friday, August 22, 2008

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!

Click here to see all the Yves Delorme bed and table linen collections available at Sallie home.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

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!

Click here to view all the wonderful entertaining from Lynn Chase available at Sallie home.

Price: $95.00

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

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!

Click here to view all the Habitat International bed, bath, and office items for your home available at Sallie home.


Price: $40-50

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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.

Click here to view the entire J.L. Coquet Limoges china collection available at Sallie home.

Friday, August 15, 2008

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.

Click here to view Arte Italica's pewter and glass table and dinnerware available at Sallie home.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

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.

Click here to view all the Varga Art Crystal gift-ware and stemware available at Sallie home.

Price: $875

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

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.

Click here to see all the fine Abyss & Habidecor bath linens available at Sallie home.

Price: $15.75-$120.00