Napkin rings galore

Sticking to the table decor theme, here are some options for napkin rings - another great way to add a little something to your next dinner party.

These Dransfield & Ross napkin rings are a little more expensive, but beautiful!

Crab

Foo Dog, choice of three colors

L'Objet gator sold at Saks, higher-end as well at $165 for a set of four

I can't wait for the day I get to register at Simon Pearce, I love everything there and you will get endless use out of these hammered steel napkin rings.

For those of us that might be on more of a budget (like me!), ZGallerie is a great option for decorative items like these. Originally on the west coast, I think this store is making its way east, thank goodness!  

Birds for the nature lovers out there

Shell

This peacock is so cool!

One day, when I have my dream house in Vermont, I would love some ski napkin rings!

Fundraisers supporting Haiti relief

Stella, one of my favorite restaurants in Boston is hosting a fundraiser to support Haiti relief on 

Tuesday, January 26th from 6:30-10:30pm.  

The event includes open bar, live jazz and guests chefs.  Each will be serving up passed hors d'oeuvres from their own restaurants.  

100% of proceeds go directly to Yele Haiti, founded by Wyclef. 

Many local businesses are helping to raise money, so please keep an eye out. If you find more that are donating 100% of proceeds, please let me know so I can help spread the word. 

Dress up your table

My mom and I were recently talking about finding table cloths and how good ones are hard to find.  It inspired me to search around for table cloths, runners and place mats to see what's out there.  There are some fun options here to spruce up your table.  Trina Turk has entered the home decor world so i am hoping that she will launch a line of tablecloths soon - her bright patterns would be so perfect for outdoor dining in the summer!  For now, here are a few things I found:

I LOVE this zebra print runner from ZGallerie.  This totally does not fit the theme of my condo but I am hoping someone I know will buy this.  Definitely an eye catcher.  

(If someone buys this, I want to see a picture with the table set!)

Kim Seybert Markham Capiz Placemat from Barney's. 

Great neutral table runner from Pottery Barn

Looking for a hotel feel?  Try this monogrammed tablecloth from Pottery Barn

These are all from Neiman Marcus, they have a good variety online. 

Tian Ikat hemstitched table linens

Celia Sheer

Eleonora Cutwork

Floral Embroidery

Cristel & Essere

Legacy Home Kiki

Save the dates, we have a lot going on this Spring

Those that know me know that I stay very busy. I am often racing from work to a meeting as I am involved with a few organizations. I am planning two large fundraisers this Spring plus a few smaller ones along the way.  These great organizations need your help, so please save these dates.  Plus you will meet some pretty fantastic new people and have a lot of fun! Please email if you would like additional information about any of these.

Winter Warmer to support the United Way Emerging Leaders

Tuesday, February 23rd

Rocca

South End, Boston

Wine tasting at Fenway Park to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Thursday, May 13th 

Fenway Park

Boston

Cocktails & Dancing (real title TBD) at the Children's Museum to support the United Way Emerging Leaders

Saturday, May 15th 

Boston

MFOCF fundraiser in Miami

February 19th

Anyone planning a winter getaway to Miami?  My friend Melanie has organized a cool fundraiser for her foundation (the Melanie Finley Ovarian Cancer Foundation) at the the Gansevoort South’s Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge (pic below, great spot!) on February 19th from 7:30-10pm. Buy your tickets now.

How about cupcake liners you can bake with!

I loved the decorative cupcake wrappers posted yesterday and a friend sent a link to some liners that you can bake in as well. I will continue to keep an eye out. 

From confectionaryhouse.com:

From Bakeitpretty.com:

Spruce up your cupcakes

I love cupcakes. 

I just made chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting for a co-worker's retirement celebration tomorrow. As much as I love them, sometimes I feel like the regular old silver wrappers could use a little something to spice up the presentation. But that has changed, today I found these amazing cupcake wrappers in all different colors, designs and even custom ones!  These are all from the website accenttheparty.com.  These are great for a Valentine's dinner, birthday party, St. Patty's Day, baby shower, well..pretty much anything. 

To note though, you cannot bake with these, they are purely decorative. 

Order some now to keep on-hand, these are great!

Wine tasting at the Charlesmark Hotel

I have been involved with the Foundation Fighting Blindness for almost eight years now and the Charlesmark Hotel has always been a huge supporter of our group.  We have hosted many meetings and celebrations there, and it is always a great time.  The area back behind the bar (second picture below) is a really wonderful space for a party. And the hotel itself is in such a central location right on Boylston Street in the Back Bay.

Be sure to get on their events mailing list, they always have fun things going on such as wine tastings - the next is January 20th. Its a "mix and mingle" from 6-8pm and you can sample six different wines.  For more information email them at  events@charlesmarkhotel.com.