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Bar Carts: Great Styling for the Holidays

October 9, 2016 by Joanna

Bar carts are chic and glam additions for entertaining anytime of year, but we love the look of bar carts styled especially for the holidays. Of course, they’re perfect for a modern room, but no matter your design aesthetic there’s a bar cart look that will work for you. Here are a few of our… 

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Entertaining Essentials: Drink Tables

September 25, 2016 by Joanna

Charming metal drink tables are perfectly perched in a myriad of social and private spaces. These little accent pieces function wonderfully whether flanking a sofa or loveseat or sitting beside an armchair in the living room, study or family room. They’re also terrific in the bedroom placed near a chaise lounge, slipper chair or bedside… 

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Ideas for the 4th of July: Fabulous Food, Decor & More

June 26, 2016 by Joanna

Across the United States, from the East Coast to the West and beyond, the Fourth of July is celebrated in big cities, small towns and out in the countryside. Whether you are rich or poor, celebrating big or celebrating small, this is a special day. For example, my friends are actually taking a helicopter ride… 

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Top Tips for Holiday Entertaining from the Experts

November 27, 2013 by Joanna

(Traditional Home) The holidays are all about tradition and that’s a good thing. However, sometimes we long for just a little something new–an idea or two that we haven’t considered before. We think it’s time to see what the experts have to say about holiday entertaining. Perhaps they’ll give us a new perspective to inspire… 

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Dining Etiquette: Setting the Table

November 26, 2013 by Joanna

Vibeke Design With all the holiday entertaining coming up, we’ve been thinking about polishing our table setting skills. We discovered a great infographic that was exactly what we needed to help us brush up on our etiquette. The diagram below visually illustrates both a formal and an informal table setting—a Table Setting 101, so to… 

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Wrought Iron Drink Tables for Every Room

April 21, 2013 by Joanna

  Versace Table by Griffin Creek   The smallest yet handiest little furniture wonder you can add next to any armchair, chaise, settee or sofa is the drink table. This must-have piece is perfect for moving about and placing when a side table or coffee table isn’t within reach. This petite and purposeful table is… 

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Host a Wine & Cheese Party this Holiday Season

October 11, 2012 by Joanna

One of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to bring together friends and family this holiday season is by hosting a wine and cheese party. Well any food and wine pairing would make a good party! Don’t worry if you haven’t any prior experience buying either, we’ve provided some quick tips below to get you… 

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