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best wine charms ever!
I’ve never been a big fan of wine charms… So many of them look trinket-y, and those cutesy little shapes turn out to be rather unmemorable after a glass or two of wine. But these wonderful wine charms are as charming … Continue reading
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Tagged cocktail party, entertaining, Wine, wine accessories, wine glass, wine tasting
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setting a formal table
With the holidays approaching, it seems like a useful time to review the conventions for setting a formal table. Our tabletop conventions here in America have their roots in British tradition, where the classical progression of courses is as follows: … Continue reading
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Tagged Cutlery, entertaining, formal entertaining, Formal table, Table setting, Wine, wine pairings
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insulated servers
‘Tis the season for outdoor entertaining and I am loving these sleek insulated servers from Frontgate! Simply place the dishes in a freezer the day before your event and they will keep food chilled for up to eight hours – … Continue reading
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Tagged backyard, entertaining, patio, serving dishes
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