NEW Amber Palace from Royal Crown Derby on display at Maison & Objet!

"The elegant new collection showcases Royal Crown Derby’s mastery of complex techniques to produce intricate patterns defined by luxurious texture and captivating detail. Amber Palace is available in a rich black and amber design and complemented by a white bone china interpretation called Pearl Palace. The pattern is rooted in the Neo Classical Art and Architecture of the 18th and 19th Century. The designs

#‎WeddingTipWednesdays

Tip of the Day: Match your accessories to your gown. "Don't get stuck suffering from a bad case of the 'wrong proportions,'" cautions Andrea Calvert of Happily Ever Borrowed.

"For example, if your dress is a tulle ball gown that boasts quite a few embellishments, take it down a notch on your accessories. But if you chose a streamlined, simplistic satin sheath dress, feel free to amp it up!" she says.

Tip of the Day: Regina of Cloud Nove Events recommends Prepare all final wedding payments and tips in advance. Have an envelope labeled with each vendor's name and amount and designate someone to distribute them at the end of the evening. (Bring some extra envelopes in case you’d like to adjust accordingly at the end of the event.)

"The last thing you’ll have time for is to stumble through a pile of cash to pay each vendor, and most likely you won’t have correct change.

Our Antik Cross features an intricately detailed floral border surrounding a tarnish free silver surface of mirror-like smoothness.

This handsome cross may be mounted on the wall, propped on a bookcase or mantle, or placed flat on a coffee table as a decorative accent. 

At once traditional and contemporary, it may be engraved for a personalized and heartfelt gift. 

If you are seeking unique wedding gifts, or presents for a christening, graduation, or first communion, this cross from

flower magazine showcases the tableware of Limoges, where Royal Limoges (and Philippe Deshoulieres) are made.

On the last page, Olivier's charger plate is shown (left side, plate with gold leaves on it). 

Wedding Tip of the Day: "The best weddings showcase a variety of music for all ages to join in and dance together! It's completely acceptable to go from 'Shout' by the Isley Brothers right into 'Party Rock Anthem' by LMFAO," says Gabi Lungu, a wedding coordinator and proposal coach at Stowe Mountain Lodge. Dont forget you can create a bridal registry online at www.deltainteriorsonline.com

Attractive and practical, Wade Pie Funnels are a great way to decorate your pie crusts and stop them from cracking!
Adorned with a range of figurines to match your fillings both sweet and savory, Wade pie funnels are made from porcelain and are microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.
Simply place the Pie Funnel in the
middle of the pie case before filling,
drape the rolled pastry over the
funnel and push down until the
figurine is revealed.
While in the oven, the steam will
vent through the funnel,

La Rochelle is a stunning 14th century French port
town in southwestern France. Its Hôtel de Ville,
or city hall, showcases gothic fluted pillars, which
are reflected in this collection of dinnerware and
bowls. La Rochelle dinnerware is bone china, made in the USA and finished with 24k gold or platinum. La Rochelle glassware is hand-painted in Turkey. Designed by Michael Wainwright.

Picture Mom in this!  What Mom doesn't love  capturing a beautiful moment with her child?  Here's a moment she can caputre forever when her favorite photo is showcased in a  stunning frame from the Beatriz Ball Organic Pearl Collection.  It's one of many frames available from Beatriz Ball.  Perfect for a last minute gift that you know she'll love!

Christina Brinkley shares in this week's Wall St. Journal how much it costs to make luxury sheets. In an article about online bedding companies, the article lists the cost break down and posts some of the advantages of selling bedding online.

Excerpt:

One of the most exciting and popular new introductions at the January shows is from Michael Wainwright. Two beautiful new glassware collections:

Truro Glass
Inspired by walking barefoot on the beaches and golden dunes of Truro, Cape Cod,
this collection captures the timeless shifting of ocean, wind and sand as 24K gold
or platinum joins with glass. MSRP $50.00 per stem

La Rochelle Glass
La Rochelle is a stunning 14th century French port town in southwestern France. Its Hôtel de Ville, or

Thanks Leonardo at Sourcemap.com for coming up with this cool tool. You can see the origin of all the parts of your Apple iMac easily, or chart your own origin map – in this case local farms supplying NYC restaurants.

Imagine how this could be used to show supply chains for tableware, home goods, or more. Imagine how it could be used to show your customer base across the globe. This information could be kept private or made public.

On their site, it explains how companies are using this

Why would I chalk about NYC's new website?  Reason:  inspiration for how websites can help people. In  NYC's case, it wants to help voters. In ours, we want to help shoppers. We can learn from websites in any industry. Check out this article comparing the old NYC site vs. the new NYC site

The New York Times profiles the interior designers Mario Buatta. The article showcases the homes of "american royalty," and Herend's Queen Victoria plates are featured.