Cream of the Crop

With graduation parties, and wedding parties looming...What better way to thank your hostesses than to give them a token of your appreciation! Hostess Gifts are so important, and so appreciated! Giving a party is laborious and very time consuming, therefore to thank the hostess, is a must! Here are some classy, dainty silver plated creamers.....Not a coffee drinker? How about putting fresh flowers in them, and tying french knotted ribbons on the handle and attaching a note that says "you are the cream of the crop". They can also double as an hors d'oeuvres pickholder!

Bring in a copy of this post to Place Setting and receive 10% off of these Silver Creamers starting April 28 th 2009, through May6 th 2009.

Napkins are on the Mother's Day Menu!

Mother's Day is 2 1/2 weeks away....And, if you are a mom who is (30-something), chances are, you are the one that is gonna' sweat in the kitchen that day, entertaining either your mom, or your mother in law! First things first...whether you are hosting a "summer picnic" or a formal luncheon in the dining room, PlaceSetting has the perfect napkins for your cheerful tablescape! Check out these BRIGHT Harvey & Strait 100% cotton napkins; nicely gift boxed in a set of 6 . (paper-less means eco-friendly) They will brighten up your white plain china. Buy a package for yourself to use for your meal, and afterwards give your mom a set as her present (that way you and your mom will have access to 12 for your next dinner party)


Now, for a menu (blech, I hate thinking up a menu! So I let my finger's do the walking,and will let my mother in law do the talking {about how great it all tastes}!) "my fingers" found this site on the BonAppetit website, I loved the 6 simple menu ideas they gave me: Click on the site below to get the menus and recipes for each picture! (oh, and notice the white china they they are displayed on....HOW CUTE ARE THOSE NAPKINS GONNA LOOK????)























http://www.bonappetit.com/dishes/menus/mothers_day_menu_guide

Bring in a copy of this delicious post to PlaceSetting,and receive 10% off of these Harvey and Strait napkins... April 21st-April 28th, 2009.

Chime Time

Inspired by Merigold, MS artist Lee McCarty, these sea urchin wind chimes are dainty and delightful! These soothing chimes hang almost 8 feet long....and will remind you of sitting at your favorite seashore villa. Can't go to the beach quite yet-bring the beach to you? Before the weather gets too sticky and humid to sit outside....Pick these up this Spring and place these in the corner of your front porch, or create a curtain like feeling on your screened in porch. Let the wind blow, and just relax with an afternoon cocktail.....
They are indoor/outdoor safe! Don't they look great in PLACESETTING's Window?


Print out this post, bring into PlaceSetting and receive a 10% discount on these chimes April 14th-April 20th, 2009.

Add a POP With These BUBBLE Vases

These bubble vases are a must have if you love to entertain! Decorating a table has never been so simple and easy- these vases make flower arranging a possibility for anyone! Just fill the vases with water ( try colored water for a spring look)and place any tall stem flower in them for a pop of color! Here is a SEASONAL CHART FOR THE USE OF THESE VASES: Spring: Gerber daisies...along with some tall wispy bear grass--you can use any color of coordinating ribbon around the base of the vase! Summer: Lillies are bright, airy, and long lasting, they have tall stems, which you need to cut at a diagonal--they will last up to 2 weeks. With or without a ribbon, they are all you need near a sign in book for a summer wedding. In the Fall, we suggest tall sunflowers, wrapping the bases with black ribbon....In Winter, you can clip off a poinsettia, seal off the juices by simply burning the stem... pop in a few sprigs of maiden hair fern, cascading down the neck of the vase.....
The vases come in 3 different shapes (teardrop,bubble,and jug style). Run them down a long table,alternating shapes or place one in the center of a round table. One alone, will be just the height and drama you need to create an easy, and inexpensive table scape! For a little added drama, sprinkle confetti, or place a color beneath the vase. The water will magnify what lies beneath it, adding to the color scheme you are trying to create. The picture on the left shows how just one vase, was all we needed for a non profit luncheon. The flower budget was $60.00. (think non-profit events, charity functions, prom decorations)

Print out this post, bring it in to receive a 10% discount on these bubble vases at PLACE SETTING. Good Thru april 7th-april 11th. 2009