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Beautiful Blues From Magenta For Spring

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Pale blue is the color of the season or maybe even the year. Even Pantone anointed turquoise as the it shade. As with personal fashion, in home decor, the accents are what can make your table look new and fresh. A few selected blue items from Magenta take the blue trend in a sweetly luxe direction combining the color of a cloudless sky with hints of gold. The studded stacking bowls shown above are $168 for the set. Click through after the jump for more beautiful summery inspirations.

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A Beautifully Set Table by Small Masterpiece

by Deb West (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Dining

Spring is here and often is a time for entertaining. Invitations to weddings, bridal showers, birthdays and other occasions seem to increase with the onset of the new season. For those who find themselves hosting a celebration, Small Masterpiece is a very specialized event company that focuses on the tableware for intimate parties of every size.

Small Masterpiece has a unique antique collection of items that are an elegant and stylish substitution for the pedestrian choices commonly offered by rental companies. The extensive collection is available to augment an owner's personal tableware selection or to completely replace it by working with the client to create a new intimate design. Clients include both private citizens and event planners who understand that guests spend most of their time at the table and attention should be paid to every detail. If you are someone who wants something different, unique, timeless and has a real sensitivity to their party environment Small Masterpiece will be able to help you fulfill your needs.

The items in the rental collection are 100 to 150 years old and include:

Haviland Limoges china in various patterns
Early American pressed flint and glass goblets
Antique monogrammed sterling silver flatware and napkin rings
Slat folding lodge chairs
Primitive folding sewing tables
Reclaimed old bottles from Battle Creek, Michigan
Early American pressed glass celery vases and water pitchers
Heirloom damask table napkins from the U.S., Paris, and England

As one can see from the list above this is a carefully curated collection of antiques and vintage tableware that has completely redefined the notion of rental company and what they can provide. Currently owner Jason Murakawa is working with a prestigious event company in New York for a Florida based function as well as New York based fashion house style direction who is getting married in Los Angeles.

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Tags: china, entertaining, rental, rentals, setting a table, small masterpiece, tabletop, TableWare

Colorful Mismatched Tumbler Set

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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Set your table with this eclectic group of glasses and you'll not only have a colorful display but there won't be any worries about whose glass is whose. Designed by Pols Potten and imported from Amsterdam, the set consists of 6 glasses, all in distinctly different colors and patterns. The only constants between them are their conical shape and a theme of bright jewel tones like violet, ink, and seagreen. Whimsical polka dots and classic stripes will fit the mood and personality of every guest. $99

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Neutrino Ceramics

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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I'm a sucker for unique and beautiful dishes, and even though they're fairly modern looking (I generally lean towards more organic and antique looking pieces) these red and white creations from Neutrino Designs really caught my eye. They're very bright and clean and cheery -- which is great now in the gray and dreary dead of winter. The Neutrino Ceramics line includes everything from salt and pepper shakers to coffee mugs to a set of coasters, with each being available in your choice of 7 different red and white patterns that have a decidedly scientific feel.

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Kissing Candlesticks

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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A romantic dinner by candlelight is perhaps one of the most common, and most enjoyable, ways to spend Valentine's Day. And what better way to set the mood and light the evening than with a pair of classy looking Kissing Candlesticks from Nambé. The candlesticks cuddle up together to give off a sweet glow of love without being gaudy, cheesy, or over-the-top. And after Valentine's Day is over they aren't so themed you can't continue to display and use them the rest of the year. 7" or 9" high, $79-$110.

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Shadow Placemats

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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These Shadow Placemats from Judith Höfel remind me of that blue paper they used to have when I was a kid that made patterns and designs when different objects were used to cast a shadow in the sun (does anybody know what I mean?). Anyway, the shadows on that paper was interesting and these placemats, represent what the shadow of a place setting would look like on the table, are also. They're even made to be a little transparent so the grain of the table can show through and add the whole illusion. Definitely a more casual look for your kitchen or dining room, but interesting nonetheless. $85

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Life of the Snowman

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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This very simple, very classic looking Life of the Snowman sugar dish could make either the perfect addition to your holiday table or the perfect gift for that friend who loves to cook or hostess but already seems to have everything she needs. Cute and simple, the only complaint I can possible come up with (not that I spend time trying to complain) is that the smooth clear glass design will quickly show every fingerprint and smudge! But what's a few smudges compared to all the adoring compliments? $53

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Spira Fruit Bowl

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

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An artfully arranged bowl of fruit can be pleasing to the eye all by itself. But arrange that fruit in a beautiful bowl and it becomes a work of art for the tabletop. The Spira bowl is made of 8mm water jet cut curved sandblasted crystal, wound around and up to create a modern and funky nest for your apples and oranges. Supported by silver plated alloy feet, this bowl captivates even when empty. $420.

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Lee Hale Bird Feet Candle Holders

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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If you're looking to put some "creepy" on your table then these Lee Hale Bird Feet candle holders could be what's missing. I'm all about the outdoors and generally gravitate towards things with a natural theme, but these decapitated bird feet are not appealing to me at all. They even look a little violent, what with the big claws and all.

But obviously somebody in the world must love them, and differences in taste is what makes everything interesting. So if you think these are beautiful then great for you -- just 60,000 yen for the pair.

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Emilia Castillo Zodiac Bowl

by Sandy Maple (RSS feed) —

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Artist Emilia Castillo grew up in Taxco, Mexico surrounded by master silversmiths. She apprenticed at her family's Los Castillo silver workshops, where she learned the old world techniques of working with silver and other metals. She carries on the family tradition, creating beautiful works of art in the old style, while adding her own creativity and innovation. Her black porcelain Zodiac Bowl is fine example of her exacting work. Inlaid with a silver sun surrounded by stars and zodiac signs, the bowl has a graceful scalloped edge and a matte finish. $2,000.

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The War Bowl

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor, Art

Hmm, I really don't know how I feel about this War Bowl. Designed by Mosley meets Wilcox. It's representative of something, but you'll have to decide what it means to you. Created by melting plastic soldiers together -- half French infantry and half British artillery from the Battle of Waterloo -- the end result is a sad but interesting looking dish that I doubt anyone would actually use to keep anything in. It kinda looks like an accident to me, like a pile of children's play soldiers ended up getting melted somehow and ruined. It also reminds me of the "Fall of the Damned" lampshade and might look interesting placed directly beneath it...

The War Bowl measures 4"x17.3" and is only available in blue for this particular soldier version, but the Mosley meets Wilcox website has other versions of War Bowls including red ninjas and black knights. $229

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Salt and Pepper Orbs

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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Dynamic is not a word that is often used to describe salt and pepper shakers, but these Salt and Pepper Orbs from Andi Kovel might qualify for that descriptor because they have an uncanny flowing sense about them. The glass is blown to order and each is individually shaped, so there will be a subtle variation between shakers. Like the Rocks Ice Bucket and Tumblers from the same designer, the glass used to make these is recycled and processed in a facility that is entirely wind-powered. Both the salt and pepper orbs stand about 4" high and fill from the bottom, which is sealed with a cork.

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Tabletop Terrarium

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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Potted plants are great in the kitchen windowsill, but are not exactly the pinnacle of chic for the rest of the house. To get your greenery in, in style, consider switching from pots to a Tabletop Terrarium from Smith & Hawken. The Terrarium is like a miniature greenhouse, trapping moist, humid air and creating an environment that beautiful tropical flowers thrive in. Hand-welded with glass panels, the terrarium looks quite Victorian and would make a great addition to an entryway or simply on an end-table, becoming as bold or understated as you like depending on what you choose to plant in it. Price: $99.

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