Tag 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: 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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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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Fabulous Five: Basic Beauty

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Katie

Basic white dinnerware is a true tabletop staple. For a quick party fix, dress white dishes with colorful, glamorous linens, as well as fun, fresh accent plates and goblets. For example, think bright, sunny yellow in the summer and elegant … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Plenty of Petals

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Katie

Made from 100% certified organic cotton with environmentally friendly water-based inks, the Petals Field Placemat from 2 Modern will add a quirky pop of color to your table. Since each placemat is handprinted, no two are completely alike! Mix and … Continue reading →

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Eco-Chic: Salvaged Soda Pop

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Katie

Buying vintage is one of the easiest ways to go green. This set of recycled pop tumblers, our eco products of the week, from Green With Glamour will add a classic kick to your kitchen while giving new life to … Continue reading →

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Friday Favorites: 5.6.11

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Katie

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, so we’re dedicating this week’s Friday Favorites list to the wonderful moms in our lives. With all they do for us, mothers deserve to feel loved on their special day, and what better way to … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Five: Margarita Madness

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Katie

Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s time to commemorate the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on this day in 1862. And because tacos and tequila cocktails make up the traditional fare of May 5 … Continue reading →

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