Vintage Ten Assorted Vintage Kitchen – Themed Items Product

Kitchen themed assortment of: 2 x Victorian butter pats (showing signs of past woodworm) + 1 x acorn on oakleaf egg cup + 1 x EPNS napkin ring with small crest + 1 x miniature china tureen with floral design + 5 x assorted EPNS miniature spoons

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House Beautiful – Tablescapes – Setting A Stylish Table By Lisa Cregan Product

Don’t just set the table—set the mood! Planning the ultimate dressy dinner party? Or something more laid-back and casual? There’s an art to tuning your table to the occasion and House Beautiful – Tablescapes helps you master this often under appreciated skill—whether it’s for a Sunday supper, freewheeling garden party, or extravagant holiday soirée

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Hosting summer events can be a daunting prospect for anyone. There’s the organising of whom to invite and what food to prepare, and making sure…

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The Art Of Beautiful Tables: A Treasury Of Inspiration And Ideas For Anyone Who Loves gracious Entertaining (Victoria) By Melissa Lester Product

In The Art of Beautiful Tables, table settings that span the spectrum from casual to formal affairs are showcased. Crystal goblets catching the glimmer of candlelight, polished-to-perfection sterling silver placed precisely beside delicately patterned English bone china, a snow-white linen cloth edged in the finest Bruges lace–together these elements form the foundation for an elegant table setting. Add monogrammed napkins, place cards penned in graceful calligraphy, and an extravagant arrangement of silk-petaled roses in vibrant jewel tones, and the tableau takes on an air of regal grandeur that both beguiles guests and reflects most favourably upon the hostess. The lead-off chapter, ‘Elements of Style’ delves into the components that are the essence of any tablescape and then spotlights those little extras, such as menus and favours, that lend grace notes to the scene. ‘Alfresco Gatherings’ paints the prettiest images for outdoor meals, while ‘Lovely Settings’ brims with milieus for every season or reason. Highlighting a favourite subject throughout Victoria’s (magazine) history, ‘Teatime Occasions’ demonstrates that this beloved ritual can be enjoyed in a mélange of surroundings, from a springtime garden to a cozy fireside. In ‘Holiday Celebrations’ we journey through the calendar, offering a bevy of inspiration for commemorating each special day with all the exuberance it deserves, whether it’s honouring a dear mother or sharing harvest abundance. Throughout the years, we’ve crossed paths with many women who possess the talents and desire for creating the most memorable settings; we showcase each one’s signature style in ‘Tastemaker Tables’. Finally, we open the doors to ‘The China Cabinet’, where suggestions abound for the storage and display of cherished heirlooms. A Victoria magazine publication (USA). Hardcover. Published by 83 Press April 2023

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Entertaining By The Sea: A Summer Place By Tricia Foley And Marili Forastien Product

From a lunch around a weathered picnic table set with mason jars full of herbs under a pergola and a vintage boat picnic to cocktails on the deck overlooking the marshes and a dessert party of bakery favourites in an open-air garage, this book is brimming with ideas for entertaining with ease during the warm weather months. Designer Tricia Foley has gone to her creative friends and influencers to collect their advice. Presented are beautifully photographed joyous gatherings at their beach retreats that reflect an artful sometimes bohemian approach to today s entertaining. They provide the details for memorable occasions, from arranging garden roses or wildflowers to setting relaxed tables with a mix of heirlooms and new accoutrements and selecting delectable menus to organizing a bar on a white lacquer tray. Included are go-to recipes for light summer fare: lobster-salad lettuce wraps, salmon with grilled lemon slices, peach almond cake, musk-melon daiquiris, and more. There are sidebars with tips on setting an outdoor table using a beachy blue-and-white tablecloth or burlap, placing white stones to hold down napkins, using clamshells for salt and pepper, and stocking the pantry to make gatherings a breeze. Hardcover. Published by Rizzoli International Publications April 2023

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