Category: Entertain
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Royal Inspiration: A Herend Wedding Cake!
Herend‘s beautiful dinnerware and precious figurines have been inspiration for tables, displays and gifts for centuries. For South Carolina couple Mary Mungo and Ross Dubisky, their love of the Queen Victoria Dinnerware resulted in this spectacular wedding cake: Adorned in delicate flowers and darling birds and butterflies, this cake is a work of art! Our…
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Raynaud’s Tresor Dinnerware
Inspired by a vintage cup designed in the Raynaud archives, Mariela Schwarz Montiel’s Tresor collection is a modern line with a fluid and feminine spirit. Plates are flat and rimless, while shaped pieces like tea pots and tureens are sleek and generously sized. Mariela, a French-based footwear and accessories designer, chose colors that reminded her…
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As Seen In Occasions Weddings Magazine
When it comes to weddings, Occasions Magazine is a great resource. From balancing your budget to coordinating your color scheme, you will find all the tools and tips you need for smooth sailing to your big day. So when they asked to feature our Christofle Kawali Blue Champagne Flutes and Anna Weatherley Celery Green Chargers…
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An Introduction to Aristocracy: Herend’s Debut at the First World’s Fair
While it is clear that Herend‘s Queen Victoria Dinnerware pays homage to this famous monarch, it was actually her husband Albert who first introduced her to this once-small Hungarian company. In Herend‘s Fall 2012 Insider, they recount this historical time… Albert was born as a prince in Germany. But because his family was neither wealthy…
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Introducing Mariposa: Entertaining Pieces Made from Recycled Materials
Mariposa began 1984, when founder Livia Cowan found herself driving through Mexico with her sister in this camper. There, they delighted in visiting different artists and learning about their craft. In particular, they loved how local artisans recycled materials to create beautiful new products. At the end of the trip, Livia returned to her home…
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Stylish Summer Soirees Made Easy
Summer. La dolce vita. A party by the pool. Sailing on the water. Or just a nice lawn barbecue. Naturally, friends and family will come in droves. So how do you entertain them in style, without setting up for the high holidays? Here are our little secrets (shhh….) – Acrylic stemware from Mario Luca Giusti:…
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Green Sweet: An Easy Care Solution for Stain Repellant Linens
For nearly two hundred years, Garnier-Thiebaut has been creating exquisite linens for the home. But it is Green Sweet, their recent innovation in fabric technology, that is most exciting to the busy, modern family. What is Green Sweet? Green Sweet is a revolutionary treatment which makes linens stain resistant. Does Green Sweet affect the way…
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Book Review: Soiree by Danielle Rollins
Ever wonder what it would be like to host a party for Oscar de la Renta, Rachel Roy, Emily Giffin, Miles Redd, or Gil Schafer? You don’t have to any longer, thanks to the book Soiree: Entertaining with Style by Danielle Rollins: In this book, the first by the Atlanta hostess, philanthropist, and writer, you’ll…