Summer's bounty has hit the farm stands and farmer's markets so it is a great time for entertaining.  We want to help you make cooking and entertaining easy with these great serving pieces from Didriks. All these items go from oven to table beautifully.  This means less mess in the kitchen and more time gathering with friends and enjoying the meal. Bon Appetit!   This... [Read more...]

Today's New England Home's Design Blog lists Cheryl Katz's 4 essentials for summer dinners: one, platters; two, one plate for the main course and one bowl; three, a fork, a spoon, a knife, and super-size napkins that double as dish towels; and, four, enough glasses that are interchangeable for water and wine "stem not necessary." Frankly, this list is far... [Read more...]

Our lovely cotton throws from Brahms Mount are just right for the cooler evening ahead. These throws are crafted in Maine and they are known for their soft hand and quality weaving. The blankets come in a myriad of colors so you can easily find one to match your decor. Drape the blanket over an arm chair, fold on the end of the bed or throw on a couch. Place... [Read more...]

For this week's table setting of the week, Melissa was inspired by peaches and blackberries, two late summer fruits. To achieve this look, start with napkin! Melissa's ingenious use of napkins as blocked "table runner" lets the teak slats of the Barlow Tyrie Arundel extending table peak through between the 3 Libeco Napoli Vintage napkin in brick that... [Read more...]

After testing out numerous kitchen knives for sharpness, precision, comfort, and durability, Consumer Reports declared to day that forged knives, that is, knife blades made of forged steel, beat out all the rest. Looking at the list of Top 9 Kitchen Knives, the prices fairly reflect the quality, ranging between $270 to a whopping $600! Why forged? Forging... [Read more...]

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