TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

I love how animal prints add a dose of exotic chic to any room.  They are very versatile and because they can work in classic and modern decors, this trend will never go out of style.  Animal prints read as a neutral and pairs well with solid, vibrant colors like emerald green, cobalt blue, red, fuschia and yellow. I personally love the emerald green and leopard pairing.  Because of its dominant and loud character, animal prints should not be overused.  This is one case where too much of a good thing...is not a good thing.  It's as divine in interiors as it is in fashion.  Go ahead, take a walk on the wild side!

A LITTLE LUXURY

It's been years I've been dreaming about purchasing new dinnerware for my dining room.  I've had the same set now for over 25 years, which I might add is still very stylish and attractive.  However, I think it's time for a change.  I've been putting off my purchase because I know this will be a significant one and I want to make the right decision.  It's a little difficult to define my design style and I can safely say that a tour of my home will have you think the same. I tend to gravitate towards modern, mid-century, classic and sophisticated elements.  Although I am not afraid of color or of any bold attributes , I would prefer to keep it simple and elegant.

Following an impromptu visit to a well known store for brand name tableware this weekend, I was and still am even more confused.  There are just too many beautiful choices and trying to narrow it down to one will be very difficult.  I have managed to gather up all my favorite ones and I will keep going back to this post for easy reference and hope that I will make my decision someday soon.

Ralph Lauren Hutchinson Collection

Sultana Collection by Haviland

Pied a Terre Etienne Collection 

Wedgwood Renaissance Gold 

Flames d'Or by Robert Haviland and C. Parlon

Farahnaz by Haviland

Anthemion Blue by Wedgwood & Bentley

Lenox Darius

Bernardaud Dinnerware

Lenox Audrey Dinnerware by Brian Gluckstein

Lenox Mandarin Dinnerware by Marchesa

Lenox Minstrel Gold

Lenox June Lane Dinnerware by Kate Spade New York

Syracuse by Haviland

DINING À LA CHIC

Around the dining room table - that's where the magic happens. Nothing beats spending the evening with your favorite people and enjoying a delicious dinner, along with great conversation.  While you're at it, why not go all out and dine in style?  Whatever your interior design style, use table linens and accessories to define your dining room.  Set the tone and renew your dining room with our collection of patterned and sophisticataed napkins, placemats and table runners.  

"QUATTRO" PLACEMAT IN EMERALD/NOIR/METALLIC GOLD

"DAMASK", "STRIATO" AND "ANELLI" NAPKINS IN NOIR/METALLIC GOLD

"ANGOLI" NAPKIN IN CERISE

"CONCENTRIC" TABLE RUNNER IN NAVY

"V LOGO FRETWORK" NAPKIN IN SMOKE

"RIBBONS" NAPKIN IN TANGERINE

"HONEYCOMB" PLACEMAT IN CITRINE