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

Elevate Your Entertaining

THINKING outside of the box while entertaining is what makes most parties have a "wow" factor. When ordinary entertainers see a cake plate, they think of a boring round, 2 tiered cake. We at PLACESETTING would never look at this picture and think that! We think Brie, Sushi, we see a bud vase in the center, with small hor de vour's piled around. While planning your next spread of food...Please elevate, add dimension, and dont let your entertaining run the risk of being "flat"...In the most casual entertaining, you could grab a bunch of green grapes, a wheel of gourmet cheese (sold in the deli section of any grocery store) and a box of crackers..place them on this stand and your company will think you went all out for their arrival! Another great wedding gift that a bride will actually use! Glass plates are priced at $45.00.

Please bring in a copy of this post of the cake stand and recieve 10% off Good Through March 30th-April 4th.

Light Up Your Life!

Chances are, you've never owned nor given a candle that really "WOWED" your friend! These spring botanical, scented handmade candles are a true work of art! The artistry in this candle really shines through when it's lit!

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...What better way to thank your friend for allowing you to stay at their coastal condo? Present them with this candle (full of objects from the sea)... package it up with a bottle of a crisp Chardonnay, and a bag of gourmet pretzels.... I will just bet....you will be invited back!


Prices start at $35.00
Bring in a copy of this post and receive a 10% discount on these handmade candles. Discount good for March 23rd-March 28th, 2009.

Not Just Another Pretty VASE

Ask any newly-wed how many times she's pulled out her fine china and her cut glass/crystal vases to set her table with, and I would bet you would find very few that could say even "once". If it's one thing that PLACESETTING has a reputation for, it's offering affordable wedding gifts for today's bride. Gifts that they can entertain with NOW...In fact, our mission at market, is to scour the 900+ showrooms for timeless (and affordable) gifts to offer our customers for their entertaining needs...as well as those of our registered brides. We loved it when we found these tear-drop shaped pastel glass vases. Vases sure to be used right away by a new bride. Filled with a bunch of white tulips from your local grocery store..these would look fabulous in a grouping in the center of your dining table, placed in your guest bathroom, or empty as a piece of art displayed in a book shelf.
Bottom line: Cut crystal vases out...fun, fresh shaped vases in!

Vases range from $32.95-$38.00

Save 10% off of the vases pictured here with a printout of this post! Valid (tues) March 17 through (sat),March 21st 2009

TO DO LIST...

Does your "TO DO LIST" have any of the following on them?
1)Buy a wedding gift for the invitation that's been on my fridge for weeks...
2)Have the neighbors over, because we OWE them....
3)Eat healthy...Spring Break is next week..therefore might be seen in bathing suit...

PLACE SETTING TO THE RESCUE!
1)Buy this fabulous glass salad bowl for only $26 at Place Setting-A Bride would love to use this for some of her first dinner parties....
2)Oooohhhh....I could keep it for myself and use it for entertaining those neighbors, I owe...
3)Serve up my favorite Strawberry salad...in the bowl,in preparation for next week's flat tummy...
DONE!
Here's a great recipe...since strawberries are in season!
Strawberry-Spinach Salad
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
16 oz of strawberries, quartered
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
2 bags of baby spinach
1 (4oz) pkg of crumbled blue cheese
bottle of red wine vinnaigrette

Now, head on over to Place Setting and cross off that pesky "To Do List" bring a copy of this post and receive 10% off this bowl, this week only Tuesday March 10th to Saturday March 14th.