Ideas and Inspiration
Ask the Expert: Entertaining at Home with Christopher Spitzmiller
Christopher’s iconic ceramic lamp designs draw inspiration from classical forms and traditional gem like glazes. He began his career in 1996 in Washington, D.C. then moving to New York City in 1999, where he now creates his one of-a-kind lamps with his crew of skilled...
Woven & Wonderful
Get your summer table popping with color and texture to boot! With so many hours of evening summer sun, we are taking advantage of the day’s last rays and moving our dinners outside. Lit by candles and bistro bulbs alike, these backyard fêtes are colorful affairs...
Ask the Expert: Party Tips with Chris Hessney
Chris is the founder, president, and creative director of Hessney & Co., an international event production and design agency based out of New York City. With a strong background in event management and design as well as a commitment to a personalized approach,...
Summer in Style
Tips for setting a memorable summer table Memorial Day is just around the corner, and with it the start of summer entertaining. For some chic and festive frills, we’re breaking out our favorite new tableware in patriotic hues of red, white, and blue. Use the colors...
Four Swanky Spring Place Settings
Warning: these four swanky Spring place settings may outshine your entree! Put your parkas away—Spring is here! Buds, blooms, and bright, sunny days—the undeniable signs of the new season—beckon us to throw open the windows and begin dining al fresco. Here, we have...
Three Chic and Easy Easter Table Ideas
Make your Easter holiday festive no matter your style. As the days get longer and buds begin to appear on thawing branches, spring is finally in the air! For those who celebrate Easter, that means preparing for egg hunts, Easter brunch, and all the other ways to...
How to Make Easy and Elegant Table Decorations
It doesn’t have to cost a lot to set a beautiful tablescape. Here, 10 easy ways to dress up your table for any occasion. Looking to add a little excitement to your table? No, it doesn’t have to mean breaking out the fine china—or breaking the bank. The options for...
Five Special Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Home
A romantic Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean a big night out. Here’s how to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home. After the excitement of winter holidays and the celebration of the New Year, there’s another holiday on the horizon: Valentine’s Day. Whether you’ve got a...
How to Satiate Your Travel Itch While Stuck at Home
Channel wanderlust on your table with these creative settings. Jet-setting might be out of the question right now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your travel fix from the comfort of home—specifically the comfort of your dining table. We’re big advocates for...
Christmas Table Setting Three Ways
There’s a Christmas table setting style for everyone—no matter the size of your gathering. Here’s how to get three looks. With Thanksgiving behind us, there’s less than a month until Christmas. That means we’re approaching our favorite part of the holiday season:...
Virtual Thanksgiving: How to Make It Special This Year
Like the rest of 2020, Thanksgiving might look a little different this year. Many of us may choose to forego cross-country travel and large family gatherings in favor of pod celebrations or virtual Thanksgiving get-togethers. But there’s never been a more...
Celebrating Everyday Moments with a Creative Tablescape
We should be celebrating everyday moments now more than ever. A creative tablescape helps do just that. 2020 has been many things, but there’s never been a stronger contender for the Year of Staying In. Confined to our homes by something largely out of our...
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