The invitations have been made....the menu is planned....and the house is clean. Now it is time to set the table. Are you like me, and attack this task several days before? Or is it a last minute event for you? No matter when you set the table..... I hope you do it with style. An interesting and stylish table is possible within any budget.....all you need are the right tools and products...and a little bit of creativity.
Enjoy the selection at all price points
Give them their just desserts! Cupcakes are all the rage.....the next time you bake up a batch.....make them special with these delicious looking cupcake wrappers. Perfect for a dessert buffet table.....showers......birthday dinners and more. I found these all at Amazon.com. Most are priced from $9.00 - $15.00 for a set of 12.
~ Arte Italica ~
Accent your contemporary table with these chic chargers. The Tesoro Charger is made with mouth-blown glass and hand applied pewter. The charger plate will mix with most dish patterns and all color schemes. Love! On Sale for $97.20. Originally $108 at PioneerLinens.com
~ Persis Dinnerware Collection by Rosenthal ~
I love to set a formal table for certain occasions. China lets your guests know that they are special. If you are a bride to be....I suggest that you register for china...even if you consider yourself to be a casual couple. If you don't do it now....you most likely never will buy the china I happen to own china by Rosenthal.....and I have never grown tired of it. This collection is striking with hand applied goldplating. The different patterns per piece is oh so stylish. The five piece place setting is now on sale for $600 (20% off) at unicahome.com
Special dinnerware like the Rosenthal pieces deserve extraordinary accents. The L'Objet Bamboo Candlesticks with the hand-gilded 24 Karat gold plating are chic and contemporary. They are organic in shape and make a stylish statement. $352 at Vivre.com
~ NotNeutral Links 20 Piece Dinnerware Set ~
For everyday meals or less formal company dinners...this 20 piece set is really greeat! It's porcelain yet still microwave and dishwasher safe. Available in Brown (shown) or Black. Love this one! $240 for the set at velocityartanddesign.com
Carry Out...to the dining table....coffee....tea....or creative desserts....in the Brigade Set of Four Porcelain Cups. It is a more elegant take on the cardboard drink take out drink holder. It makes for a fun presentation for beverages. I especially like it for the on trend idea of dessert service in small "bite size" portions. Chocolate Mousse anyone? $79 at gnr8.biz
~ Grans Candlestick ~
Light up the table in "Gran's Style." Harry Allen of Areaware brings us a grand candlestick....designed after his own grandmother's sterling silver one. This one is made fro resin (a type of plastic) and less expensive. $50 with Free Shipping from exclusivelyhome.com
Tabletop is getting a whole new look. I am re-setting the table with lots of new and beautiful objects. Check back every day for new additions.
