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Dec 01 2015 
Holiday Gift Guide 2015
Over the years, the favorite gifts we’ve received have not been single items but… Continue reading
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Nov 24 2015 
All About The Ivy
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Sushi Hawker Boxes
Filled with Crushed Ice
Entree Duet
Braised Beef Short Ribs
Syrah Reduction
with
Miso Sea Bass
Lemon Popsicle’s
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Nov 18 2015 
A Sneak Peek
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Ricotta Beggar’s Purse Pasta
Light Citrus and Cold Pressed Olive Oil Sauce
Tri Color Carrots,… Continue reading -
Nov 16 2015 
Gifts for your Host this Holiday
Holiday gift giving is an especially challenging time since special friends and family may… Continue reading
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Nov 11 2015 
High-Rise Entertaining
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Caramel Klondike and Mint Chocolate Chip Klondike Martini
Caramel Bailey’s, Creme De Cacao, Mint… Continue reading -
Nov 09 2015 
Produce Out of Box
We do love our seasonal produce and Autumn finds us being inspired and using… Continue reading
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Nov 02 2015 
Nancy Deal Finding Joy in the Handmade
Nancy Deal has been making jewelry for 30 years. Luckily, we were able to… Continue reading
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Nov 02 2015 
A Spooky Celebration
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Baked Salami on a Stick
Mustard & Apricot Glaze
Mummy Wraps
“Pigs and a Blanket”
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Oct 29 2015 
Porsche Exchange Exclusive Event
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Bloody Mary Tomato Mousse
In Savory Cones, Topped with Creme Fraiche
Yellow Tomato Dice
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Oct 28 2015 
Chicago Themed Bar Mitzvah
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Tiny Chicken Taco
Served in Mini Lime Wedge
Crunchy Slaw
Tiny Kobe Beef Slider
Ketchup, Cornichon Garnish
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Oct 26 2015 
Hosting an Adult Halloween Celebration
We’re gaga for Halloween and sometimes we like it even more than Christmas. Halloween… Continue reading
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Oct 21 2015 
Rustic Glam Outdoor Wedding
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BBQ Beef Short Rib Bao
Dollop of Hoisin
Tangerine-Ginger Jumbo Shrimp Skewer
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Oct 19 2015 
Interview with Designer, Karen Patinkin
We feel so lucky to have Karen Patinkin’s ceramics featured in our first collection… Continue reading
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Oct 14 2015 
Corporate Launch Party
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“DKC Bubbles”
Courvoisier, Korbel, Sugar Cube
Retro Coupe Champagne Stemmed Glass
Baby Lamb Chop
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Oct 12 2015 
Three Essential Fall Beverages
Cocktails with flavors of an orchard in Fall have us raising glasses from our… Continue reading
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Oct 07 2015 
Luxury Tent Wedding
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Non-Alcoholic “Infused Cucumber Water”
Lemongrass, Lime
Cucumber on Japanese Wood Ball Skewer
Ice Sculpture
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Oct 05 2015 
Oxblood!
Oxblood is the new burgundy…and it was all over Fashion Week.
The color portrays passion,… Continue reading -
Sep 28 2015 
DKC’s Launch Party with Prohibition Flare
Collaborating with a corporate client who knows how to throw a launch party is… Continue reading
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Sep 21 2015 
True Blue Inspirations
At The Storied Table, we’re true blue. Well, blue and white that is. From… Continue reading
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Sep 08 2015 
Fresh Fusion: Indian Style
So often our clients are looking for a fresh way to excite their wedding… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2015 
Food + Design, San Francisco in 36 Hours
Great tabletop design and food inspiration are my passions so there’s no surprise that… Continue reading
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Aug 07 2015 
Food + Design, San Francisco in 36 Hours
Great tabletop design and food inspiration are my passions so there’s no surprise that San… Continue reading
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Aug 03 2015 
Stories Shared Over Juli’s Table
Today we had the opportunity to learn a few of Juli’s #StoriedHome stories and… Continue reading
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Jul 20 2015 
Collaborative Bridal Fashion Photo Shoot with Chicago Style Weddings
As a company, we love vintage. We love earthy rustic and we also have… Continue reading
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Jul 13 2015 
Ellen’s Table
Ellen’s eclectic table is located in a historic neighborhood of Chicago and has all… Continue reading
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Jun 22 2015 
Lauren & Mark’s Wedding at The Harold Washington Library
Ceremony: Notre Dame de Chicago
Reception: Harold Washington Library
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Jun 15 2015 
Midwest Barbecue and Latin Fire
Our summer obsession, Midwest barbecue with some added Latin fire!
We’re loving grilled All-American Hot… Continue reading
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May 25 2015 
Small Dinner Party Home Away from Home
Inviting friends or clients to one’s home is such an intimate way to entertain.… Continue reading
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May 18 2015 
What Will I Make Today?
“What will I make today”? It’s a sign that hangs over my home office… Continue reading
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May 18 2015 
Es Cinco en Alguna Parte! (It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!)
When clients ask for summer celebration ideas, we immediately think: FIESTA PARTY. A Mexican… Continue reading
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May 12 2015 
Chicago Craft Beer Week 2015!
Craft Beer says “Summer in Chicago.” During the “off season” we content ourselves with… Continue reading
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May 11 2015 
Travel to Chennai for Lace, Why Not?
It all started with a search for lace, trim and embroidery to complete a… Continue reading
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May 04 2015 
Wedding Tabletop Design, Mexican Style!
Throughout this month, in honor of the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we are going… Continue reading
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May 04 2015 
Small is the New Luxury
It used to be that “incubator” meant a place where little chicks were hatched.… Continue reading
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Apr 29 2015 
Food on the Move, Trolley Please
The idea of a trolley, rolling to wherever you are, started with tea and… Continue reading
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Apr 19 2015 
Comfort Food, Late Night Style
The world is so interesting when we are aware of the things around us~… Continue reading
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Apr 06 2015 
Wanna Date?
The world of food forever defies expectations. Just when you think you’ve been around… Continue reading
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Mar 24 2015 
Deliciously Diverse … if the Spices are Right!
As an adult, after I discovered Daal, Chole, Saag Paneer, it was all over… Continue reading
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Mar 09 2015 
Color My Plate
We’re into a cold March in Chicago now and between dressing warm layers, the… Continue reading
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Mar 02 2015 
Venerdì Santo Meet Passover
As often happens at our house, Italian Catholic traditions and Jewish traditions intersect. This… Continue reading
