July

31

Rustic Decor Ideas from Starbucks 15th Ave. Coffee & Tea

Many people, including couples who are getting married, opt for a rustic party theme. These are good reasons for that. It is style that is inviting, that feels warm and cozy.
You may have heard that Starbucks opened a new store concept, the 15th Ave. Coffee & Tea. Despite the design controversy, there are decor ideas [...]

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July

31

Fabulous Cakes by The Caketress

Everyone loves the sight of a gorgeous cakes. There are so much a part of any celebration. Thanks to #followfriday on Twitter, I discovered one more talented cake designer today. Lori Hutchinson is a Canadian who bakes from Collingwood, Ontario.
Besides her cake design, it is the styling of her cake photos that caught my attention. [...]

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July

30

More Adorable Cupcake Towers by Blue Cupcake

It is not the first time I featured the work of Julie Desmeules of Blue Cupcake. What can I say, she never stopped to amazed me. I wish I was a guest at those parties. For grown ups, have a look at one of her Cupcake Wedding Tower and the Bon Voyage! cupcake she did [...]

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July

30

Fun Stuff from Three Potato Four

It is no secret that I love the vintage items at Three Potato Four. Here are my three fab from what is online this week. These would feel at home in any family with young children. You could also build a baby shower theme around on item.
+ If you are planning a baby shower [...]

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July

29

Wedding Gift Ideas for my Etsy Finds

Giving something handmade or crafted feels more special. Picnics are about taking the time to sit, eat and talk. It is about making time for yourself and your loved ones. It feels right the perfect gift for newlyweds or a bride-to-be.
SewnNatural produced the retro style picnic blankets at the top. I am partial to the [...]

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July

29

Save Time with the Frozen Gourmet Food at Gastronomia

I was invited for a tasting at Gastronomia that are located here in Montreal. Since 1998, they sell to upscale hotels, restaurants, bars and caterers across the United States and Canada.. What’s best is that they now operate a warehouse store open to the public.
Most of their products are imported from France. This is high [...]

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July

28

New Placemats and Table Runners by Chilewich

The latest table mats and table runners by Chilewich are getting more sophisticated. For a fall and winter table, opt for the elegance of the Brocade series. The Pressed Vinyl collection reproduces the look of lace without the maintenance requirements. Tuxedo Stripes is the most formal pattern. I imagined it well with the Linea Ice [...]

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July

28

Knoll’s Generation Chair Seems More Comfy

I sit in an Herman Miller’s Aeron chair at home. It feels great as long as you sit properly. The problem is that I don’t. After you can if you have to sit for hours on a chair. I may cross my legs. I often bend on my left side. I like to move around [...]

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July

28

Heather and Ivan Morison: I am so sorry. Goodbye Tea House

This is a beautiful organic shape art installation. With their I am so sorry. Goodbye double-domed pavilion, Heather and Ivan Morison explored the relationship between the built environment and nature. The interior has a few chairs and tables and a service bar where you can have a tea.

If you are passing by London, UK until [...]

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July

27

What’s Hot in Teakettles: Color and Water Temperature Gauge

When it comes to kettles, you first have to decide if you are looking for a stove model or an electric model.
My preference goes to a classic teakettle that you put on the stove. I own a beautiful Italian design stainless steel whistling kettle. Many  friends told me over the years that my kettle looks [...]

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