http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/ DINING AND ENTERTAINING en Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44:47 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss You love the convenience of wine in a box, but not crazy about the idea of serving it as is? Check out this new entertaining essential – the Baggy Winecoat by Menu. Just remove your bag of wine from its box, place it in this soft bag-in-box wine dispenser, close the flexible top, and enjoy an easy way to pour and serve wine in style! If white wine is your drink of choice, this wine dispenser also doubles as a wine cooler with space to pack some ice and keep your vino chilled, ready to serve and sip. Ideal for outdoor barbecues and alfresco soirees, this soft dispenser is easy to carry, thanks to its built-in handle and smart design by Jakob Wagner. And a rubber bottom helps keep the Winecoat upright and steady, even if you’re not! Here’s a toast to the bag in box Baggy Winecoat wine dispenser – an entertaining essential by Menu. ]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/bag-in-box-wine-dispenser-gets-boxed-in-a-soft-bag-baggy-winecoat-by-menu.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/bag-in-box-wine-dispenser-gets-boxed-in-a-soft-bag-baggy-winecoat-by-menu.html Glassware & Bar Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:44:47 -0600 Put a modern spin on the time-honored tradition of tea with these cool, contemporary teapots and coffee pots, designed by Paul Smith and Arne Jacobsen for Stelton. The ultra-modern stainless steel Cylinda-Line teapots, coffee pots and most recently the coffee press, come in a range of shapes and sizes, each with the same sleek high-polished chrome finish that simply shines! The colored handles come in three color options – pastel, primary and soft – for a fun, funky edge to these otherwise sophisticated designs. Toast tea time like never before with these modern new designs. Check out these chic new pots and coffee presses, from Stelton.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/modern-coffee-pots-and-teapots-by-paul-smith-for-stelton.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/modern-coffee-pots-and-teapots-by-paul-smith-for-stelton.html Dinnerware Fri, 05 Mar 2010 22:08:08 -0600 The honey bee tableware and bee tablecloth by Williams-Sonoma is causing quite a buzz! From honeycomb to tabletop, this coordinating collection includes the teapot, a juice pitcher, cake stand, sugar / honey pot and creamer, salad/dessert plates, mugs and a platter, all executed in stoneware with a relief pattern and hand-painted finish. Set your tableware on this Williams-Sonoma Botanical Bee Tablecloth, which features a vintage-style print of busy bees buzzing around blossoms, with a sunny yellow border. Finish your tabletop with some fresh fruit and flowers, and you’ve got a feast for all the senses! For a big helping of sweet style at teatime check out this honey bee inspired tableware collection at Williams-Sonoma.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/honey-bee-tableware-bee-tablecloth-by-williams-sonoma.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/honey-bee-tableware-bee-tablecloth-by-williams-sonoma.html Dinnerware Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:55:50 -0600 Just in time for spring, this Ladybug tableware set adds some fun and flair to your tabletop. This coordinating collection of tableware, complete with a teapot, cookie jar, and salt and pepper shakers, features vibrant colors which are hand-painted on raised ceramic. Stop for a spot, served in this charming 42-oz. teapot which retails for $42.97. And you’ll probably get caught with your hand hovering around the cookie jar – but it won’t be the cookies you’re after! This sweet cookie jar is a great addition to any tabletop or kitchen counter, whether in use or displayed as a decorative piece. The Ladybug cookie jar retails for $50.97. The matching salt and pepper shaker set is cute as can be, measuring 3 1/2 inches high and retailing for $19.97. These little ladybugs will make tea time something to really look forward to! This adorable tableware set is available at The Teapot Shoppe.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/ladybug-tableware-teapot-cookie-jar-salt-and-pepper-shakers.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/ladybug-tableware-teapot-cookie-jar-salt-and-pepper-shakers.html Dinnerware Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:57:40 -0600 To some, food is an art, and those gourmet gurus out there will love this tableware that glows in the dark. Exploring food as a total experience, Philips Design Probes program investigated how integrating light, print, fragrance and micro-vibration with food can result in a feast for all the senses. This cool glow-in-the-dark tableware really dishes out an edgy design, with an ultra-modern rounded shape, illuminated for equal aesthetic and gastronomic appeal. “The simple act of placing food on the plates or pouring liquid into the bowl triggers sensory stimuli and causes them to react,” according to Philips Design. Three design concepts, all part of the bone china series – the Lunar Eclipse bowl, the Fama tray and the Bocado de Luz serving plate – will inspire your own original culinary creations, and hopefully will transform your perception of the food experience. For more information visit Philips Design. ]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/design-tableware-that-glows-in-the-dark-by-philips-design.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/design-tableware-that-glows-in-the-dark-by-philips-design.html Dinnerware Sat, 20 Feb 2010 11:41:01 -0600 Are you ready for spring? We're inspired by beautiful spring collections with bird motifs by Pottery Barn and Vista Alegre. These spring table settings will bring a fresh look to your home – much needed, after a long winter. Pottery Barn’s bird table runner is a feast for the eyes, featuring our little feathered friends perched on branches and leaves. Complement this charming spring table runner with a set of matching bird motif napkins and place mats. But these birds are flocking to more than just the linens – top your table with these delightful bird-inspired soda glass tumblers. Vista Alegre’s spring collection of bird tableware will have you singing! Serve up your tea and coffee in these chic cups, saucers and dessert plates, bon appetit! See more spring table decorations and table setting ideas at Trendir.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/spring-table-setting-ideas-bird-tablecloth-and-bird-tableware.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/spring-table-setting-ideas-bird-tablecloth-and-bird-tableware.html Dinnerware Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:48:14 -0600 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.

]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/cast-iron-teapots-japanese-style-round-teapot-by-staub-for-sale-at-sur-la-table.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/cast-iron-teapots-japanese-style-round-teapot-by-staub-for-sale-at-sur-la-table.html Dinnerware Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:05:06 -0600 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.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/designer-wine-decanters-best-entertaining-glass-decanters.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/designer-wine-decanters-best-entertaining-glass-decanters.html Glassware & Bar Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:46:27 -0600 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. ]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/rouge-poppy-dinnerware-by-torida-glass.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/rouge-poppy-dinnerware-by-torida-glass.html Dinnerware Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:51:53 -0600 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 ...

]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/fruit-dinnerware-set-eden-dinnerware-from-portmeirion.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/fruit-dinnerware-set-eden-dinnerware-from-portmeirion.html Dinnerware Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:40:50 -0600 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.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/elegant-champagne-flutes-venetian-style-set.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/elegant-champagne-flutes-venetian-style-set.html Glassware & Bar Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:07:44 -0600 The Luigi Bormioli Trifle Bowl with Lid is an elegant way to serve up a side of style with your beautiful summer desserts. The clear glass of this elegant trifle bowl showcases the delicate colors and flavors of fruit layered with custard and cookie, while the handy clear lid makes serving and storing your sweets simple. This trifle dish measures 8 1/2 inches high with a 48-oz. capacity – that’s enough to serve a group of guests and dish up some seconds too. This stylish glass serving dish is made in Italy, and is available for $35 at Macy’s. Check out this delish Summer Berry Trifle recipe, courtesy of FamilyFun.com.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/luigi-bormioli-trifle-bowl-with-lid-fruit-trifle-recipe-dessert.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/luigi-bormioli-trifle-bowl-with-lid-fruit-trifle-recipe-dessert.html Dessert Serveware Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:59:02 -0600 Give peace, and cake, a chance with the decorative Biscuit Centerpiece – the Cake of Peace from Koninklijke Tichelaar Makkum. Celebrate every day with a “peace” of cake with this cool cake dish, which hails from the Netherlands-based company’s Biscuit collection. This one-of-a-kind creation by designer Studio Job will bring some fun to your next birthday party, casual get-together or chic soiree. This unique cake stand features a funky relief pattern of peace signs on delicate, detailed white porcelain. This elegant entertaining essential almost steals the spotlight from the sweet indulgence concealed beneath the lid of this 7.5-inch footed pedestal cake stand. Buy this centerpiece at Koninklijke Tichelaar Makkum.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/biscuit-centerpiece-the-cake-of-peace-from-koninklijke-tichelaar-makkum.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/biscuit-centerpiece-the-cake-of-peace-from-koninklijke-tichelaar-makkum.html Dessert Serveware Thu, 19 Mar 2009 16:14:45 -0600 Your sweets are all the sweeter when displayed in this beautiful covered glass candy jar, from Juliska. The perfect display for your colored candies, flowers and household treasures, or a stunning showpiece all on their own, these covered urns boast the elegance and delicacy of glass. These jars are executed in clear glass, and feature Juliska’s signature details from the top of the cover right down to the bottom of the pedestal base. Made of lead-free and dishwasher-safe glass, they’re as functional as they are beautiful. The Graham Small Urn measures 11 inches tall by 7 inches wide, and retails for $325. The Harriet Large Urn measures 14.5 inches high by 9 inches wide, and retails for $395. Buy these gorgeous covered glass candy jars at Juliska.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/glass-candy-jars-covered-urns-by-juliska.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/glass-candy-jars-covered-urns-by-juliska.html Tabletop Decor Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:50:38 -0600 The chic collection of glamorous Black Glass Tableware by Juliska puts a modern, extraordinary spin on the ordinary. After all, who says a bowl is just a bowl? Give your home a unique look with the contemporary appearance of black glass, complemented by ornate shapes and daring details. Transform your tabletop into an artful display. This urban line includes everything you need to complete the contemporary look – slim and full vases; small, medium and tall footed compotes; tall candlesticks and small tealight holders; a hurricane; and a covered urn for your hidden treasures. These modern glass centerpieces range in price from $55 to $695, and are available at Juliska.]]> http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/black-glass-tableware-centerpieces-gorgeous-glamorous-collection-by-juliska.html http://www.trendir.com/dining-entertaining/black-glass-tableware-centerpieces-gorgeous-glamorous-collection-by-juliska.html Tabletop Decor Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:32:18 -0600