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Fun Summer Dishware

Fun Summer Dishware

  Just in – fun summer dishware by Vietri! Summer is just around the corner and we’ve got a fun, colorful mix of tabletop perfect for those warm patio-filled evenings. Taking center stage are the playful Fish-Fish plates from Vietri. These pieces are an updated version of  the classic collection first introduced in 1990. Fish-Fish is inspired by the famous Sicilian ceramic artist, Giovanni De Simone. Celebrated artisan Alessandro Taddei uses De Simone’s bright, bold colors and stories of nature to re-create this decade’s...
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Storing Fresh Herbs

Storing Fresh Herbs

There is nothing better than adding fresh, flavorful herbs to top off the perfect dish, but what about storing fresh herbs when you’re finished with them? In this video, professional chef Michael Smith gives us a very quick and simple way to store herbs to be used for another spectacular meal in this short and informational video. Storing Fresh Herbs from Food Country on...
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SFERRA Marmi Throw – Featured in Elle Decor

SFERRA Marmi Throw – Featured in E...

The most extravagant, luxurious Marmi throw from SFERRA is receiving some well deserved praise from Elle Decor! From the very first moment you lay eyes on the SFERRA Marmi Throw, a vivid vision of wrapping yourself in its silk and cashmere blend with a good book on a dreary, rainy Sunday afternoon seems to overtake the senses. The silk face features a custom pattern called “Arabesque” which is drawn from the Cossa and Quarto bedding collections and is detailed in SFERRA’s Silver Sage and Ivory colorways. Flip the throw over and you’ll be graced...
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Exterior Design

Exterior Design

With summer here and longer, languid days, we have been spending more and more time in our outdoor spaces. How comfortable is your outdoor space? Is the exterior design up to date, timeless and stylish? We have some great tips and beautiful visuals to help you create the outdoor area of your dreams. Simply click here or on the picture to learn more! For more helpful tips on how to beautify your home – inside and out – call us at 866.944.5511 or shoot us a quick...
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Mother’s Day – Memorable Gifts

Mother’s Day – Memorable Gif...

Throughout time, mothers and motherhood have been celebrated around the world but Mother’s Day as we know it today wasn’t established until 1914 by Anna Jarvis. The loving daughter wanted to honor her charitable mother, Ann Jarvis, who had started local organizations to help the hungry and care for the wounded during the Civil War. While Anna later felt that a printed greeting card ‘means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world’ many today have looked forward to finding the...
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Sun Valley, Idaho – Interior Design Project

Sun Valley, Idaho – Interior Desig...

We’re seeing a growing trend in clients looking to revamp their neutral interior color palettes with a fresh new persona. One of our favorite ways to bring new life to our clients’ homes is with the subtle addition of color and texture. The Picket Fence’s latest Sun Valley, Idaho interior design project was tasked with reviving a series of subdued bedrooms. The Fence’s interior designer, Massey Glenne, worked with her client in selecting the perfect touch of color. A light teal was chosen for its refreshing feel when paired with the preexisting...
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Spring Fling 2013

Spring Fling 2013

Join us this Friday for the annual Spring Fling event at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay located south of San Francisco. JDRF, the global leader for Type 1 Diabetes research, will be hosting a sophisticated, yet extremely entertaining, costumed golf tournament and a day of shopping to help raise awareness and funds for finding the cure for Type 1 diabetes. Prizes for the Best Dressed Team will be handed out while a ladies’ luncheon and open-air shopping boutique will be part of the highlights of the day, followed by an evening of celebration. Here are a few photos...
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A Guide to Finding the Perfect Bed Linens

A Guide to Finding the Perfect Bed Linen...

Almost everyone asks the same question when it’s time to purchase new bedding, ‘What’s the thread count?’ We have news for you: thread count isn’t the most important factor to rely on! Here are a few tips to get you started on your bedding buying adventure that will help you find the perfect set of sheets. First: What Exactly is Thread Count: Thread count is the number of threads woven lengthwise and crosswise into one square inch of fabric. While a higher thread count creates stronger, smoother bed linens, it’s just one of a few steps...