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Entertaining Essentials

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Entertaining Essentials

{Haute Finds} Chic Tabletop Pieces From Neiman Marcus

“Shima” Dinnerware

How great is this Chinoiserie inspired porcelain dinnerware from Spode? The beautiful pattern was adapted from one of their 19th century designs. A 20-piece set which serves four is currently on sale for $199. The red Chinese fretwork chargers are $215 for a set of 4. Available here.

Ruffled Oval Platter & Footed Serving Bowl

This chic serving platter and bowl by Annieglass would make a great addition to the stylish entertainer’s serveware collection. These handcrafted sculptural glass serving pieces are trimmed in 24-carat gold and are absolutely beautiful. The platter is $168 and the footed serving …

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Chic Serving Trays

I’m loving these faux-snakeskin serving trays from Nieman Marcus. They’re $125 for the set of three. Apparently they’re very popular because these babies are on backorder. Hopefully I can get on the waiting list! Click here for more info.…
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Haute Paper from Horchow and Mr. Boddington

I’m almost out of my favorite personalized stationery so I’ve been shopping around and wanted to share two very chic sets of correspondence cards that I’m loving right now…

This stylish stationery is from Horchow. I love the top two cards which feature a Chippendale print in either blue or red. I love that these are personalized in gold ink. So Haute! This style costs $154 for a set of 50 correspondence cards with personalized envelopes.

These cards are by Mr. Boddington’s Studio and are from their Kyoto collection. I love the chocolate colored Japanese tree lining and the very …

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Colin Cowie Chic

Last summer entertainer extraordinarie and party planner to the stars Colin Cowie quietly debuted a line of tabletop and entertaining wares exclusively through the Home Shopping Network. All items are very reasonably priced so that the masses can enjoy a bit of “Colin Cowie Chic.” Colin’s first collection for HSN was a stylish assortment that included items such as the below martini glasses, ice bucket and shaker.

Next week, on March 27, Colin will launch his new Spring/Summer 2008 home collection for HSN which features beach themed items organized into three collections titled Opulent Oasis, Coral Chic and Regal Riviera. …

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{Haute Paper} Inslee

“Parasol,” “Chic” & “Little Black Dress”

One of the best gifts I received this past Christmas was a set of super chic personalized note cards from my good friend Marissa. They’re by a fashionable new paper goods line called Inslee. The stationery features stylish illustrations by Inslee Haynes, the designer of the line who, by the way, is still a senior in college! If only I was that ambitious in my younger days! I’m absolutely obsessed with the Parasol, Chic and Little Black Dress designs. They’re perfect for writing thank you’s to all of my fashion friends and they …