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May 12 2016 Brazilian Style: Culinary + Interiors
When the Sossego Brazilian Showroom opened at the Chicago Merchandise Mart, celebrating the Brazilian… Continue reading
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Apr 18 2016 
Charger, What is it and Why?
As people in the industry of creating events and designing tabletops, we often complete… Continue reading
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Apr 11 2016 
Not your Mom’s Silver
Have you noticed that metallics are showing up everywhere from nail color to interiors to… Continue reading
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Apr 04 2016 
Organic Shapes and Textures
You’ve got the apartment and now you are wondering what pieces you will need… Continue reading
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Mar 23 2016 
Embracing Hygge
What started as a work expedition turned into love as we travelled to Iceland… Continue reading
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Mar 21 2016 
Inspired By Necessity: Innovations In Design
We had the pleasure of hearing and seeing the groundbreaking work from Studio SWINE… Continue reading
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Mar 11 2016 
DesignMarch in Iceland
Wendy and I have just arrived in charming Reykjavik, Iceland to attend our very… Continue reading
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Mar 07 2016 
Elevate the New
Who doesn’t remember the magic of childhood when everything seemed so naturally magical and… Continue reading
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Mar 01 2016 
Haute Tea
Brewed and beautiful, we love to host creative and quirky tea parties outside once… Continue reading
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Feb 29 2016 
Repurposed Love
In this season of refresh and renew, we love using classic style tabletop pieces… Continue reading
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Feb 22 2016 
Kala Ghoda – Arts Festival in India
The 17th annual Kala Ghoda Arts Festival just wrapped up another successful week in Mumbai,… Continue reading
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Feb 15 2016 
Modern Day Wedding Registries – Part Two!
In an increasingly mobile age where couples are getting engaged later and cohabitation earlier,… Continue reading
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Feb 08 2016 
Little Black Dress
Coco Chanel famously said, “Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” Classic Chanel… Continue reading
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Feb 01 2016 
Wedding Season in India
It is scientifically proven that entertaining increases the production of dopamine, a chemical our… Continue reading
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Jan 25 2016 
Tray Chic
As a caterer we collect all manner of trays to incorporate into our client events,… Continue reading
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Jan 11 2016 
The Storied Table Maker, Kajsa Cramer
We’re so excited about presenting Maker Kajsa Cramer to our The Storied Table customers… 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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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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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 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 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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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 02 2015 
Venerdì Santo Meet Passover
As often happens at our house, Italian Catholic traditions and Jewish traditions intersect. This… Continue reading
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Feb 09 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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Jan 05 2015 
Calabria Holiday
Calabria is quirky.
Having just celebrated the holidays around the table with my delightful Calabrian… Continue reading
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Dec 01 2014 
Celebrating Beyond Borders
Immigration borders, Syrian Borders, Israeli Borders, Ebola Borders…much conversation about borders in the news… Continue reading
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Nov 24 2014 
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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Nov 17 2014 
Make Mine a Double~ Chez Chicago
I’m old enough to know who Milton Berle is but too young to remember his… Continue reading
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Oct 28 2014 
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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Oct 01 2014 
German Food Inspirations from the Source
Chilled German Lager…
Salty and Brown Pretzel Rolls…
Grilled Bratwurst with spicy mustard…
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Mar 21 2012 
The Entertaining Company Chronicles, Part II: No One Will Go Hungry
I am always amazed by Chef Shawn Doolin and his team, and now that… Continue reading
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Mar 19 2012 
The Entertaining Company Chronicles, Part I: We Fear No Flavor
It’s been two years, nearly to the day, since I have been blogging on… Continue reading
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