tablescapes

Get Inspired By These Thanksgiving Tablescapes for Your Big Meal Tomorrow

By Leah Shafer / November 23, 2016 /

Tomorrow is the big day, and if you’re like me, almost all your thinking has been about the Thanksgiving meal itself: “Who likes what?” “How long does that bake?” And “how many pans can I fit in the oven at once?”    But a holiday meal should please the eye as well as the belly: It’s…

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Mark Your Calendars: Azulina Ceramics in Dallas for Two Events This Week

By Leah Shafer / April 13, 2015 /

In February, we told you about Azulina Ceramics, a new favorite of ours for creating bright, happy tablescapes with dinnerware and servingware hand-painted by artisan women in Colombia. Azulina owner Melissa Moriarty is in Dallas this week from her home in Colombia and you won’t want to miss her two local events. She’s selling her delightful…

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Azulina Ceramics Create Bright, Colorful Tablescapes with Hand-Painted Pieces

By Leah Shafer / February 23, 2015 /

Creating beautiful tablescapes is an art that combines functionality, flow, and style. Dinnerware is often relegated to a neutral backdrop and other elements take center stage. Not so with Azulina Ceramics, dinnerware and servingware hand-painted by artisan women in Colombia and bursting with bright, happy colors and designs. Their craft  dates back over 100 years,…

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Have You Planned Your Thanksgiving Tablescape?

By Leah Shafer / November 26, 2014 /

Tomorrow is the big day, and if you’re like me, almost all your thinking has been about the Thanksgiving meal itself: “Who likes what?” “How long does that bake?” And “how many pans can I fit in the oven at once?”    But a holiday meal should please the eye as well as the belly: It’s…

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