Category Archives: dining

Eco-Chic: Distinctive Dining

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Liz

Keep your kitchen or breakfast room stylish and earth-friendly with this charming, eclectic Teak Barrel Table with Nesting Chairs from At West End. Handcrafted of reclaimed teak wood, this modular, modern table and nesting chair set is unexpected, and would … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Sustainable Seating

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Megan

Waste not, want not with this contoured kitchen chair. Don’t let its slim, curvy figure fool you; the Spring Chair is as strong as it is flexible. Crafted from rapidly-renewable bamboo and topped with a non-toxic finish, this sleek seat … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Five: Beat the Heat

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Heather

Looking for an easy way to protect your table from hot dishes and still keep your kitchen décor looking lively? Try adding a little flair to your table with one of these fun trivets. 1. Le Creuset Deluxe Round Trivet … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Crazy for Coconuts

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Heather

This week’s featured eco products, the Coconut Lacquerware Bowls from Branch, are made from a completely natural and renewable material: leftover coconut shells. These bowls are handmade in Vietnam by Bambu, a company with a commitment to worker health and … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Five: Lay it On the Table

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Heather

From family brunch to a refined dinner party, eye-pleasing placemats add panache and sophistication to any occasion. Consider one of these lovely table linens to spruce up mealtime at home. 1. Alistair Placemat from Anthropologie. (Photo courtesy of www.anthropologie.com) 2. … Continue reading →

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Style Scoop: Turning Over a New Leaf

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Heather

After another sweltering St. Louis summer, we’re ready for the crisp, breezy fall season. And as the weather gradually begins to cool, we can’t help but admire the rich, blazing colors of autumn leaves. Here are a few items inspired … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Five: Hot, Hot, Hot!

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Heather

Have you had a chance to read “Hot, hot, hot!”–our August feature about setting a Mexican fiesta-inspired tablescape? In case you’re looking to celebrate the end of summer with a south-of-the-border feast, we’ve found five festive items to add a fun, flavorful … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: If You Can’t Stand the Heat…

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Heather

The bold, bright Sarpat trivets from Bambeco, our eco products of the week, will keep the heat off your table while still adding a little zest to your kitchen décor. The trivets are hand-crafted by women weavers in North India … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Containers for a Cause

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Katie

These reusable porcelain containers with plastic lids, available through Pottery Barn, make preserving freshness a snap. But best of all, the purchase of the FEED 6 Storage Containers Set provides six school meals for children through the United Nations World … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorites: 7.15.11

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Katie

We think it’s time people used their fine china more often. Sure, it’s breakable, but what good is it doing packed away in the butler’s pantry? Thanksgiving and Christmas aren’t the only times to break out your best dinnerware. Why … Continue reading →

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