DINING AND ENTERTAINING

Cast Iron Teapots - Japanese style round teapot by Staub, for sale at Sur La Table

Make tea time something you’ll look forward to with these charming cast iron teapots by Staub. This Japanese style round teapot enhances a centuries-old tradition with its delightful enameled design in a choice of Staub’s signature colors to complement your kitchen, dishware or tea serving set. The finish won’t chip, discolor or rust, ensuring looks that’ll last a lifetime. The cast iron teapots heat evenly and quickly, and hold the heat longer so you can savor each steaming sip. Measuring 6 ¼ inches in diameter, this cute teapot accommodates one quart and features a stainless steel handle that secures the lid in place, adding comfort to convenience. These round teapots are made in France and retail for $119.95 at Sur La Table.

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20 Dec 2009 | Dinnerware | Comments (0)

Designer Wine Decanters - best entertaining glass decanters

These designer wine decanters are as beautiful as they are functional, bringing every sip of wine to its full potential. The Wine Enthusiast Parabola Decanter is among the best wine decanters available, featuring an artful geometric design made of 24 percent crystal, mouth-blown with a unique handle and spout that impeccably aerates a full-sized bottle. Another great option for entertaining is the Riedel Amadeo Lyra Decanter. These glass decanters are also mouth-blown of 24 percent crystal, featuring an elegant shape that’ll be the centerpiece of your dinner table. This designer item was created to celebrate Reidel’s 250th anniversary – not that’s a milestone to toast! The Wine Enthusiast Parabola Decanter retails for $149.95 and the Riedel Amadeo Lyra Decanter retails for $340, at The Wine Enthusiast.

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16 Dec 2009 | Glassware & Bar | Comments (0)

Rouge Poppy Dinnerware by Torida Glass

Handcrafted with the gentle touch and the creative eye of a true artist, Rouge Poppy Dinnerware by Torida Glass captures nature’s best behind glass. This gorgeous luxury dinnerware collection features vibrant red poppies displayed on kiln-formed glass, and decorated with elaborate 24-kt. gold detail. Crafted by designers Madeleine and Andrei Radian of Romania, the collection revives an old-world tradition forgotten for 1,500 years. "We have developed our own way of making glass,” says Madeleine Radian of the process, which involves trapping colored minerals and materials between layers of glass, which is kiln-fired at 800 degrees Celsius. “Through our glass we tell the story about places that we always keep with us, in our hearts and in our memories. It's a story about the sun, water and sandy beaches, about nature.” Wonderful organic designs come to life on this decorative and functional dinnerware collection, which includes aperitif plates, dinner plates, soup bowls, a gorgeous cake set, a fruit bowl, a flower bowl and a candle holder. It’s almost too pretty to use… almost. Buy the Rouge Poppy Dinnerware at Neiman Marcus.

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22 Aug 2009 | Dinnerware | Comments (0)

Fruit Dinnerware Set – Eden dinnerware from Portmeirion

The orchard fruit motif is ripe for the picking, with the enchanting Eden dinnerware set from Portmeirion. This timeless and tasty fruit theme brings classic color and authentic country charm to your tabletop in the form of peaches, blackberries, apples and strawberries on classic porcelain coupe dinnerware. The dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe set includes 8.75-inch salad plates and 10.75-inch dinner plates; 4.75-inch fruit salad bowls; 12-oz. mugs, a 2-pint teapot, a covered sugar bowl and milk jug; a 12-inch rectangular roasting dish; a 9-inch pie dish; and a 3-pint tall juice jug to wash it all down – everything you need to serve up some hearty and heart-warming home-cooking. Pieces range from $14.50 to $57.26 at Macy’s.

Also see the charming Bloom Fruit Dinnerware Set by Lenox ...

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25 Mar 2009 | Dinnerware | Comments (0)

Elegant Champagne Flutes - Venetian Style set

Raise a glass to these sweet Venetian Style Champagne Flutes, from Napa Style. These elegant Champagne flutes are a unique and sparkling addition to any special soiree. The modern stem-less design of each glass is adorned in stripes, dots and swirls; details that bring an individual style to every glass, and to every toast. Measuring 7.5 inches high and 2 inches in diameter, these fine 8-oz. Champagne glasses are as easy in the hand as they are on the eyes. And while delicate in their looks, these flutes are durable to last through many, many clinks and celebrations. The Venetian Style flutes retail for $68 per set of six. Buy them at Napa Style.

23 Mar 2009 | Glassware & Bar | Comments (0)

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