Category: How To Guides
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Holiday Entertaining: Choosing Your Table Linens
Holiday season is just beginning, and picking the right table linens is an essential step for all hosts. To help you make the perfect choice, we’ve broken down the five basic questions to ask before making your decision: 1. What material should I choose? Because they are strong and absorbent, we recommend natural materials like…
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Get Ready for Winter: All Your Down Essentials
With the crisp autumn air reminding us that winter is on the way, now is the perfect time to prep for this chilly season. Using one of nature’s best insulators, down comforters and pillows are some of the warmest and most luxurious ways to snuggle up and stay warm all winter long. Here are the…
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Plan Ahead: Order Custom Holiday Linens Now!
Hosting for the holidays? Now’s the time to start planning those parties. And because all custom table linens are made to order, it can take up to 10-12 weeks to complete production, so get out your measuring tape! As these orders cannot be changed or cancelled after they are placed, here are six helpful tips…
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Party Ideas: Spa Day
Need a little pampering? Chances are, your girlfriends do, too! Catch up with friends while enjoying some downtime with a relaxing and rejuvenating spa party. Indulge in comfort and luxury with soft bath robes. We love how Yves Delorme combines the silkiest materials with floral, feminine designs, perfect for girl time. To view more party…
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How to Care for Down
With proper care, your down comforters and pillows should last many years. – Comforters should always be used inside a duvet cover. For additional protection, pillows should be used with a pillow protector. – Fluff your pillows and comforters every day when you make your bed. – Comforters may be spot cleaned for spills and…
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The Best Specialty Finishing Salts
We have a kitchen shelf full of condiments, but the one I reach for most often is salt. Now, if you’re ready to move beyond regular table salt for baking and kosher salt for cooking, here are the best finishing salts you need to own. And remember, since they’re only used on finished food, a…
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10 Tips for Hosting Fun Parties
It never rains in L.A. in August … except a couple of Sundays ago. Which could have been a disaster, since we had planned a post-wedding garden brunch for 45 relatives. At the last minute, we cleared the living and dining rooms to set up the party indoors, and the party turned out to be…
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Guide to Choosing Rugs
The perfect rug will pull your room together, so many designers start rooms by choosing the rug. To get you on your way, here are a few practical tips: Choosing the Right Size and Shape – Start by making a floorplan. Measure your room and add all the furniture you’re planning to put in it.…
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Guide to Choosing Lighting
The key to creating a comfortable lighting environment is to use a mix of general lighting (also called ambient), task lighting (for specific activities, like reading) and accent lighting (to highlight objects or architectural features). Ambient Lighting What are recessed lights? Starting from the ceiling, the most common type of lighting are recessed lights, which…
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Guide to Choosing Table Linens
UPDATE: Based on your feedback, we’ve created a Tablecloth Finder to help you find the right sized tablecloth — try it out and tell us if you like it! Table linens are essential for setting the right tone to your event and they can really transform a space. Choosing a tablecloth is easy; here are answers…