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Posts Tagged: Tabletop
The New York Tabletop Show | A First Look
The New York Tabletop Show at Forty-One Madison is always a treat. For those of us enchanted by designs for dining, the new product introductions and creative settings provide inspirational entertaining ideas for the upcoming seasons.
The enormous top floor showroom at Wedgwood always offers a plethora of new products.…
Posted in design, interior design
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The Charm of Marie Daage Limoges
The beautiful porcelain line of Marie Daage is the perfect follow up to the fabulous tabletop designs from the recent charity events. For generations, the Daage family has been hand painting on fine porcelain, and after attending the prestigious École du Louvre, Marie joined the family tradition.…
Posted in design, gifts, interior design
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Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Spring Gala
The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House tabletop event is one of my very favorites. Benefitting this well respected and worthy organization, their spring gala is a much anticipated evenings. Held again at Cipriani 42nd St., this year honored long time board members Caroline and Thompson Dean for their leadership and support.…
Posted in design, interior design
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DIFFA Dining by Design Continued
There were many glamorous tables at this year’s DIFFA Dining by Design. Luxury living was exemplified at Inson Wood‘s table for Manhattan Magazine featuring Fendi Casa. With a love of all things Italian, acquired after a stint living in Rome, the designer has a definite appreciation for the handmade in Italy craftsmanship of the line.…
Posted in design, furniture, interior design
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NYBG Orchid Dinner Finale Redux!
Today we will take our final look at the tables of the NYBG Orchid Dinner. This event always immediately precedes the Orchid show at the Botanical Garden which is the largest of its kind in the country. This year’s show, designed by Francisca P.…
Posted in design, garden, interior design
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New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner Finale
Today we are starting to wrap up coverage of the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner, where, to use our new favorite phrase, there was a delightful embarrassment of riches. I had planned on bringing you the remainder of the tables in this posting, but due to nagging and time-consuming technological issues, we will extend into the weekend.…
Posted in entertainment, interior design
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NY Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner Continued
As we continue with coverage of the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner hosted by Veranda, I am always amazed by the wide range of flowering plants that belong to the orchid family. And equally awe-inspiring is how, each year, the participating designers find such creative and impressive ways of incorporating these beautiful flowers into their tabletop compositions.…
Posted in design, garden, interior design
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Merry Christmas from Our Home to Yours
Wishing everyone who celebrates the very Merriest, from our table to yours!!

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Posted in holiday
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Shop Small Saturday Surprise
I try to support small local businesses whenever I can. Not only do these establishments play a vital role in creating jobs and economic opportunities in our communities but it’s nice to see merchandise in person and actually know the people behind the brick and mortar.…
Posted in design, gifts, holiday, interior design
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Happy Thanksgiving
There is always much to be thankful for at this time of year – family and friends, health, and this year especially, house and home! I am always happy to be at home for the holidays and as usual am hosting Thanksgiving dinner.…
Posted in food and drink, holiday, interior design
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