These jewel-like Vitriini boxes from iittala are designed by Anu Penttinen and come in a variety of colors and sizes. Think of each box as a beautiful piece of art that can showcase favorite objects. Select several boxes to create your own colorful display on a coffee table or nightstand. Have some fun and get creative. The boxes are created in classic iittala... [Read more...]

Elaborate dinners are usually the work of experienced cooks. However, Thanksgiving often brings novice cooks to the stove out of necessity. American Public Radio's show The Splendid Table is ready and waiting to help you out by  fielding cooking  questions on Thanksgiving morning.  The show's regulars will be joined by Jacques Pépin, Garrison Keillor, Jane... [Read more...]

Since casual entertaining is the norm these days, it can be daunting to set the table for a formal occasion. Thanksgiving is a holiday where we tend to pull out all the stops including using your best linens, stemware and flatware. Here is a simple diagram that demonstrates what goes where. Print this out and tuck it in your china cabinet or buffet for future... [Read more...]

The colors of golden delicious apples, crisp autumn sky, and winter ice can be just as seasonal as pumpkin orange, burgundy red, and bourbon sienna. This week's table setting brings together the lighter colors of fall and winter like warm greys, soft yellow, the sparkling green/blue of snow and ice. To achieve this look, >Melissa starts with... [Read more...]

Thanksgiving is a mere week away. Are you ready? While there is quite a bit of pressure cooking the meal of the year, hosts also need to think about setting the holiday table. No need to stress - this simple and elegant table setting demonstrates that you can achieve a festive look with little effort. The table setting created by the staff at Martha Stewart... [Read more...]

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