Waylande Gregory’s whimsical designs have been making Americans smile since the early 20th Century. In 1941, The New York Times described him as “the most brilliant sculptor we have who is working in ceramics.”

Gregory’s bold designs and powerful use of color created timeless pieces that look as current today as they did nearly 70 years ago.  From Art Deco to Abstract Modernism and beyond, his creations reflect the beauty and simplicity of his midwestern upbringing while pushing the technical boundaries of craftsmanship.    As for us?  We love that every piece brings a pop of glamorous color to every room.
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We’ve made this even simpler with our Tablecloth Finder, which does all the math for you!  Try it now.

We get asked this question all the time, so we’ve put together this really simple guide.

1) First, measure the length and width of your table.  If you have a round table, just measure all the way across the top.

For example, let’s say your table is 48 in x 106 in.
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After dining at Per Se or The French Laundry, many people have called to ask about the refined white dinnerware chef Thomas Keller uses at these restaurants.  There are two patterns available:  Hommage and Checks.  Both are made in France by Raynaud using Limoges porcelain, so they can easily be mixed and matched.
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Founded in 1973 by Mary Ella Gabler, Peacock Alley has a long tradition of making the home a place that speaks comfort, peace and happiness. Credited with establishing the specialty linen market in the United States, Gabler predicted the bedroom would become a multipurpose space for living, working, relaxing and sleeping. The bedroom today has become exactly what Mary Ella foresaw!
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If you’ve ever admired the gorgeous table settings created by professional party planners like Colin Cowie, Preston Bailey, and Martha Stewart, you know that color is crucial to making great looks work.  But where do you begin?  With colorful table linens, and luckily, Sferra has just leveled the playing field for the rest of us.

In their best-selling Festival table linen collection, Sferra has just introduced a mind-blowing variety of new colors, so now there are 101 colors of napkins, placemats, and tablecloths available.  And because the line is so affordable (napkins are $10.25 each and tablecloths start at $65), you can mix and match to your heart’s content.
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With so many holiday parties around the corner, we thought we’d get you started with a special gift for you.

From now until November 30, 2011, enjoy free shipping on orders of $100 or more. To get your discount, enter code FREESHIPNOV11 when you check out.  Click here to start shopping now.

Details:  Available online only for purchases of $100 or more before taxes.  Offer valid for orders shipping via standard service within the 48 contiguous states; does not include express shipping.  Not valid on sale or clearance items.  Offer valid through 11:59 pm EST, November 30, 2011.  Not valid on previous orders or when combined with any other promotional offers.

The Internet is an exciting place these days for decorators.  Here are three of our favorite ways to help you find products, organize them, and get inspired.

Pinterest.com is like a virtual bulletin board; we use it often for decorating or party planning. You can pin photos from almost any website, comment on them, and share them with friends. You can also allow others to join in, so you can help your sister design her wedding reception even if you live across the country.
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Just in time for the holidays, Vera Wang has created a fabulous collection of sculptural crystal pieces for Wedgwood.

The gently-priced Orient line was featured in the September 2011 issue of Architectural Digest as one of their top Discoveries for the month.  In AD’s words: “Designed by Vera Wang for Wedgwood, the Orient giftware collection recalls fine gemstones with its faceted-crystal silhouettes.”
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Ready for a bathroom style update? Maybe you’ve just finished remodeling your bath. You’ve carefully chosen the paint, fixtures, flooring and art. Your new, beautiful bathroom is a unique statement of your personal style.

Time for the finishing touch – towels. Should you buy the plain, solid white or the plain, solid ivory? Maybe a color to complement your walls…plain, solid blue or plain, solid…now wait just a minute, you’re thinking. Plain, solid towels are so…plain. Don’t I have any other options?
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As the days grow shorter and the nights chillier, it’s the perfect time to think about cozy get-togethers indoors. In the October 2011  issue of Traditional Home Magazine, this warm and stylish autumn luncheon gave us lots of great ideas (and some tasty recipes):
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