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Inspired by her love of finding beauty in everything that surrounds her, Australian still-life stylist and art director Sonia Rentsch gives life and personality to everyday kitchen utensils and dinnerware pieces in this collection of vignettes she called Dinner Etiquette. Together with photographer Scott Newett, Sonia has created these whimsical compositions with an elegant flair and a fashionable twist. How adorable are they?
As part of a collaborative effort between Danish furniture company BoConcept and Egyptian-born designer Karim Rashid, this collection of affordable dining room pieces is just to die for. Every single piece in the Ottowa Collection has the distinctive fun and quirky style that Rashid is known for. It includes a complete dining room set with table, chairs, sideboard and cabinet. But that's not all. Rashid wanted to extend his vision to complementing accessories as well to create a complete dining experience. From lamps, dishes and vases the accessories add the finishing touches to the room. But one of my favorites is the bold black and white fingerprint rug that I find simply irresistible. Although the collection was designed for the dining room, most of its components would work just as well in any room of the home.
When I came across these beautiful compositions, I knew right away they were the magical work of photographer Carl Kleiner and stylist Evelina Kleiner. Probably these images look familiar to you too. If you remember, they also created these photos for the IKEA cookbook “Homemade is Best”. Obviously, IKEA was so impressed with their talent that they hired them again to work on this new project. This creative duo doesn't stop to amaze me with their imaginative creations and concepts.
I'm always fascinated by the genius merchandising of Anthropologie and the wonderful manner they present their products. While browsing their British site, I came across these clever video animations introducing their new tabletop collection. Besides being fun, they can spark some ideas for your Holiday celebration. Don't take my word for it, you can take a look them here.
Historically the dining room consists of a large table, most commonly rectangular, with two armchairs at the end and an even number of armless chairs along the sides. Although the family dining experience has somewhat changed and the traditional dining room per se has evolved, it's still and important space in our home. Whether grand or small, it is a room we must certainly not neglect. For many it's where they gather every day for family dinners, and for others it's a place for formal dining with guests or on special occasions and holidays. Having said that, here's a glimpse at the work of the very accomplished lifestyle photographer Emily Gilbert, who has beautifully captured the essence of these exquisite dining spaces. An inspiration overload. Have a designful weekend!
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Last week I got a sweet email from one of my readers in search of some inspiration for table settings. She loves to entertain A LOT and is always looking for fresh ideas to style her tables. Luckily, she likes to mix things up - French, modern, floral…..you name it. It's funny she asked me since I also enjoy playing with my table settings. Although I'm more of a white-palette kind of guy, I often find myself advising clients to be adventurous when entertaining. I think it's always fun to have a variety of styles, shapes, colors, textures and heights to play with. Your tables should always reflect your style and it's ideal to start with a theme or inspiration — this will dictate the direction to take and give your table a cohesive look. So I've put together five themes to show you how imaginative you can get when dressing up your tables. Remember, it's always better to start with all your options and then edit down, but the key is to have a ball. So my dear Monica, I hope these vignettes will inspire you to let your creative juices flow. Happy entertaining!
Tomorrow is a very important day for us living in the States. It's a day of reflection and being thankful for all that life has to offer. Everyone is getting ready for the big family gatherings and making sure all is in place for the celebration. We all want to make this day a special one and have our homes dazzle for the guests. But for those of you that still haven't decided how to dress your table, here are some beautiful and inspirational images by food and lifestyle photographer Anna Williams.
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