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Don't Arrive Empty Handed | Our Guide to Hostess Gifts

Never show up empty handed.  And always give your hosts something they can use after you've left. That's some good motherly advice.  
October 06, 2022 — Laurie Furber
5 Essentials for the Perfect Picnic

5 Essentials for the Perfect Picnic

Throwing together a picnic is easy enough if you have the right things on hand.  Stock your pantry with these five essentials, and with a quick trip to the market, you'll be picnicking in no time.  
August 14, 2022 — Laurie Furber
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alex marshall dinnerware

Setting the Table | 6 Place Settings with our Classic Dinnerware

The white plate is the crisp white shirt of the entertaining arsenal. It's versatile, goes with everything, and never goes out of style.
June 23, 2022 — Laurie Furber
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Local Flavor | Our Locavore Dinner Party

When we were ready to throw a dinner party again after a bit of a break, we thought the perfect theme would be to focus entirely on what we could source from within 100 miles of San Francisco:  the food, the wine, the guests, the music.
May 23, 2022 — Laurie Furber
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Table for Elsie | Our Christmas Menu

Our holiday theme this year is simplicity. After two years of staying home and reevaluating our priorities, a theme that kept resurfacing throughout our whole team was simplifying. We all have refocused on what is most important to us, and that is time and memories with our most special people.
December 12, 2021 — Laurie Furber
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Le Dejeuner

December evenings and weekends always seem to be packed.  And now especially when we can only see a few friends at a time, there never seems to be enough time to see everyone we want to see.  
November 26, 2021 — Laurie Furber
ottolenghi pappardelle

Friendsgiving | Our Italian-inspired Menu

When we were crafting a Friendsgiving menu this year, Italian felt right.  It's easy, delicious, and perfect for a crowd.  We turned to our favorite source Ottolenghi for inspiration.  
November 16, 2021 — Laurie Furber
Traditions | Summer of Aperitivo

Traditions | Summer of Aperitivo

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Traditions have always been very important in my family. We love rituals and routines, especially in the summer. The long, lazy summer days are best punctuated by a consistent, relaxing ritual.

June 01, 2021 — Andie Furber
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When the Sun Crosses

When the Sun Crosses

The seasonal transition between winter and spring may be our favorite.  The vernal equinox occurs when the sun crosses the equator moving from the southern towards the northern hemisphere. Each day after the spring equinox, our days are filled with more light and feel seemingly longer.
March 18, 2021 — Sepi Shokouh
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Fete en Blanc

Fete en Blanc

We do love a holiday party.  The easiest party to plan and host is the traditional French Fête en Blanc, inspired by  Dîner en Blanc, a pop up picnic held in Paris each year since 1988. See our 2020 take on this chic French tradition.  
December 08, 2020 — Laurie Furber
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Fête en Blanc | Mood

Fête en Blanc | Mood

|via| We think the first step in planning an event (even if it's just a magical dinner à deux) is to envision the mood.  Peruse our Fête en Blanc mood board for some inspiration of your own.  
December 05, 2020 — Laurie Furber
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Fête en Blanc | Inspiration for Your All White Table

Fête en Blanc | Inspiration for Your All White Table

|via|.   Visit our Pinterest board for some all white inspiration for your Fête en Blanc table. 
December 02, 2020 — Laurie Furber
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