With some affordable basics like champagne flutes,you can always set a pretty party table for not much cash. Yesterday I wrote about a few bold accent pieces to glam up your parties, so today let's t...
Do you entertain dinner guests with real napkins or paper? Or maybe the napkins are the forgotten afterthought – until your guest’s face is dripping with gravy? ...
The practical host keeps a store of basic partyware for last-minute gatherings, but it's also fun to indulge in a few brash statement items for some instant glamour. The designers at iomoi do a line o...
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and we bet you’ve been adding up your guest list and realizing that your mismatched plates and uneven number of utensils may not work for a crowd. Look no fu...
Pine cones are a sure sign of the season. And nothing new when it comes to holiday decorating: It's not uncommon to see them embroidered into a hand towel, painted onto a ceramic platter, or scented...
When your host has even just one pretty little serving dish on the table, you're made to feel special when it is passed to you. Some ideas for doing the same for your guests......
Tis the season for entertaining, thus all the stains that come along with good times! Don't forgo using your favorite tablecloth or hide away your rugs. I've rounded up some techniques for easy stain...
Living hundreds of miles from my hometown means infrequent visits for family gatherings and holidays. Still, I often crave a taste of home when hosting friends for a big meal. Vintage serving ware m...
To kick off the party season and our Entertaining month here on Apartment Therapy, we've put together a fun collection of party rooms from past San Francisco house tours. Some of the more spacious hom...
Ever since we saw Martha Stewart's glittered pumpkins a few years back, we've adored all Halloween decor that glimmers and shines. Some gilded inspiration for a more pretty than spooky Halloween......
Nothing spawns conversation on a design blog like exclusive design versus mass market. Some of us favor original designs no matter what the cost (isn’t that what Ebay is for?). There are also those...
Now that summer has passed, it's nice to pull a little reminder of the outside world indoors with flowers. We usually just let the stems float freely, but there are lots of interesting new ideas and...
Since we can't all shell out the dough for a multimillion-dollar diamond encrusted skull a la Damien Hirst to make our homes Halloween chic, here are some more affordable options that don't include f...
After months of anticipation, we've been so excited this past week to read Grace Bonney's posts about her wedding on Design*Sponge. There is so much creativity and love in all the details of what look...
Now that October's here, we're dreaming of cozy dinner parties on twilit evenings, with fragrant stews and probably some luscious pumpkin desserts. Of course we're also dreaming of decorating such par...
We have a weak spot for beautiful tea towels so we were very excited to learn about Swizzlestix and their wonderful collection of tea towels. They also have retro inspired aprons, pillow cases, placem...
Now that August is winding to a close, our outdoor party days are numbered, but if we were going to squeeze in one last garden soiree, this would be it. The Etsy handmade blog, The Storque, partnered ...
We have to admit to being a bit obsessed with cake stands, and while we'll also (reluctantly) admit to being a bit obsessed with cake, we try not to indulge this latter obsession very often. So that l...
Lately we have been discovering some great handmade porcelain. Last week we posted about porcelain art by Ashley Goldberg, this week we are in love with gorgeous mugs, tea pots, and bowls by Samantha ...
When we heard Outstanding in the Field is coming to our hometown soon, we headed on over to their website to learn more. While there, we were bowled over by the varied arrangements of long outdoor d...
We adore colorful porcelain in the kitchen. A table set with multicolor dinnerware can become a feast on its own. Lyn Swan of Clayswan porcelain describes her products as "whimsical... playful... happ...
Disposable plates used to be a standard of the season. But it's becoming increasingly common to use permanent dishware, biodegradables, recyclables, and even compostables. One such compostable dish ...
Punny but pretty cute, these coasters are all about your coastal allegiance (and presumably, your guests'). Made from recycled tires, they allow you to......
Ah yes, we can certainly appreciate impromptu, but correct and recyclable wine storage. Putting one together on the spot would be a great ice-breaker at a party to hold everyone's wine contributions...
Okay, so we know Outdoor Month is over, but there are still many summer weekends to come, and so we couldn't resist sharing some more ideas for garden parties from Sweet Paul, the blog of food stylist...
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