It’s a juggling act, even before you start drinking.
In one hand, you have a lovely glass of wine, hovering precariously over your hostess’ carpet.  With the other hand, you are trying to gather tasty morsels.
I’ve never figured out how to eat from a plate while holding it, except to lower my face inches from the [...]

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How beautiful are these simple glass straws? How much more delicious would your cool summer beverage be through this straw?  Yes. Very.
And the kids love ‘em.  The Glass Dharma site has a bunch of testimonials from moms whose kids won’t drink without their glass straw.  So cute.  My guys would be thrilled!
Great for hostess [...]

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Do you know Nambé?  I first met this sleek stuff while in Santa Fe a thousand years ago, pre-kids.  Then, I was enamored by the smooth artistic nature of these pieces.  I still am.
Crafted by pouring a secret melted metal alloy into a hand-made sand cast and then polishing the daylights out of it, by [...]

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When my guys were but wee monkeys, past the sippy cup stage, but before the full-on glass stage, they loved drinking out of straws.  Our family is personally responsible for at least half the straws in the landfill in our town, and let me tell you, I stay awake at night worrying about that.
They still [...]

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Ceramic, but finished to look like stone, these rustic-looking candle holders will add a bit of earthiness to your table.  Is that even a word… “earthiness”?  How about natural?  Great for a garden party or other outdoor event.
Rustic Candle Holders, Set of 2 – $60

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To continue my Zen Garden theme that I inadvertently have going on here, I bring you Stainless Steel Twig Flatware. Designed to look just like a broken twig, but stronger and less barky than a real twig. Perfect for your outdoor table along with these placemats!
Twig Flatware – 5 Piece Place Setting – [...]

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I love these beach stone placemats because they evoke a feeling of almost Zen-like calm. Millions of people hit the beach with a trashy novel and some sunscreen in order to bring some much needed relaxation to our otherwise harried lives. Now you can have that peaceful feeling when you’re at home with [...]

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Even the biggest klutz can pour wine in an elegant and graceful fashion with the Riedel Paloma Wine Decanter. Why a decanter?  Well, decanting exposes the wine to more oxygen, allowing it to develop to its full potential, and who doesn’t want their wine to meet it’s full potential?
The Paloma (that’s dove in Spanish) [...]

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This unusual-looking vertical ice tray just won a design award, and for good reason.  It is one of the handiest gadgets to come around in a long while.  Here’s the scoop… the Ice Orb can be used to make, store and chill ice all in the same device.  The unique design also allows the Ice [...]

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I need a 12-step program for my dinnerware habit. I know that. And, I promise to get help from a professional right away. After I get these mugs.
Do you see the peaceful beauty in this mug? Or is it just me? I think drinking from this earthenware mug every morning will [...]

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