Tabletop

Sunday, November 8, 2009

  • Favorite Products from the Ambiente Tabletop Fair

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    By PointClickHome.com, on Wed Mar 18, 2009 9:38am PDT

    Ambiente, the fair held every February in Frankfurt, Germany, is the world’s biggest market for tabletop wares. It’s also a great venue for contemporary design, but it hasn’t attracted many American journalists or bloggers. Their mistake! This year, in spite of the global recession, there was… Read More »

  • Setting the Thanksgiving table

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    By PointClickHome.com, on Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:40am PST

    <p><img alt="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/Zc3kbjrDoy1m/photos/e2e1c6f0f1b0039412dfb88fbb4b2f7a/ori_75f2e887a68a85.jpg?ug_____Donun3CjT" align="right" width="250" height="323">You might have your menu all mapped out, but there’s more to the table than just the fare. Owner and head designer at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://ovandony.com/" target="_blank">Ovando</a> in New York City, Sandra de Ovando is known for her minimalist floral arrangements that blend strong geometric forms with striking colors. And when designing a table, de Ovando uses the same approach. With a little planning, a few natural elements and some basic linens, she showed <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pointclickhome.com?cid=yhoo" target="_blank">PointClickHome.com</a>&nbsp;how to create a gorgeous table your guests won’t soon forget. Check out her tips for making a tablescape as delectable as the food that tops it. Read More »

  • 2009 trend forecast: Tabletop

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    By PointClickHome.com, on Thu Nov 20, 2008 8:52am PST

    <img src="http://www.pointclickhome.com/files/web/imagecache/pch_gallery_detail/files/web/images/mushrooms.jpg" alt="14-FloraDanica.jpg" title="14-FloraDanica.jpg" id="slide_detail" width="400" height="320"><br>Every fall, the New York Tabletop Market previews the most prestigious designers’ and manufacturers’ patterns for spring. The five-day display of dishes, barware, silverware, serveware, and decor in all shapes, materials and styles is almost too dizzying to digest—unless you are a style insider like Christina Norsig. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.pointclickhome.com?cid=yhoo">PointClickHome.com</a> sent Norsig, our savvy scout and CEO/founder of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.etabletop.com" target="_blank">etabletop.com</a>, on the prowl for the prettiest patterns and the freshest trends—and she did not disappoint. “This year’s show was really inspiring,” says Norsig, “it had a definite point of view for up and coming design directions.” Here’s what she found. Read More »

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