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Casa Quickie: Wine Cork Place Card Holder

CasaSugar — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0800

If you're anything like me, there are already a plethora of wine corks laying around your home this season. So, if you'll be hosting a holiday dinner party this week, why not put them to good use and turn them into place card holders? Use a standard dinner knife to slice a shallow slit into the length of a wine cork or the width (top) of a champagne cork. Then, write your guests' names on pieces of decorative paper or place cards, and slide them paper into the slot. Voilà! A festive, recycled place card holder that you can reuse at your next dinner party!

Off To Market Recap: Place Card Holders

partysugar — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:01:33 -0800

So much preparation goes into the food at Thanksgiving, and the table should receive equal attention. Place cards, even if just for your close family, add formality to the meal and make it feel like a super special dinner. This year I've decided to design a table setting around the place card holders. I asked you to help me by finding a wide selection of place card holders. You looked for ones that are elegant, Thanksgiving specific, or that can be reused for future dinner parties. You saved your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Place Card Holders.

There are some super fun ones that hold chocolates, and ones that open up to be a votive candle, but I prefer the simplicity of these golden pear place card holders. Mellie_608 bookmarked these and they will be great on a table with rich autumn colors. To take a look at all of the place card settings, browse below.

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Off to Market: Place Card Holders

partysugar — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:18:33 -0700

Thanksgiving is the one time of year where I use place cards to delegate where guests sit around the dining table. So much preparation goes into the food that the table should require equal attention. Place cards, even if just for your close family, add formality to the meal and make it feel like a super special dinner. This year I thought it would be fun to design a table setting around the place card holders. Can you help me by finding a wide selection of place card holders? Look for ones that are elegant, Thanksgiving specific, or can be re-used for future dinner parties. Save your discoveries in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Place Card Holders. Thanks everyone, I know you will find the perfect place card holders!

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Find out where I like to shop online for food and entertaining accessories when you read more

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market

Let's Get Crafty! DIY Place Card Holders

partysugar — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:13:33 -0800

Even when it's just my family at Thanksgiving, I always find it fun to seat everyone by using place card holders. They are simply festive and make it feel more like a holiday. You could run to Williams-Sonoma and buy some, but with a little creativity, you could make them! I quickly made the ones pictured at right using real apples. To see how I made them, read more

You will need the following supplies:

mini apples
cards or cardstock cut down to size
knife
cutting board
glittery pen

Here's what you do:

Break or cut the cardstock into separate pieces.

Practice your decorative handwriting. Decide which style suits your table setting: cursive, loopy, sleek, etc.

Write out the name of each guest on the cards and set aside.

Cut a small slice in the top of the apples. Make sure to do it on one side of the stem, being careful not to go all the way through. Wiggle the knife a little to make sure the slice is big enough to fit the cardstock.

Slide the card inside the apple. Voila! Instant and adorable place card holders!

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Yum Market Finds: Animal Accents

partysugar — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:45:20 -0700

The other day I talked about my love for a lizard-shaped bottle opener, and today, as I was browsing the Yum Market on TeamSugar, I noticed a wide variety of animal extras. Animal accents add a touch of whimsy to a stark kitchen and a hint of humor to a formal table setting. Look for small pieces in the form of salt and pepper shakers, coasters, napkin rings, or place card holders. I personally adore these durable, pewter bird cheese markers that shelleymonster saved. The set comes with additional cheese labels so you can write or print your own label in a font and style that matches your party. Browse below for more animal accents.

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Jonathan Adler's New Pottery Collection Is Totally Wild

PopSugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:45:07 -0700

Chic designer Jonathan Adler, who produced one of my favorite pet bed designs, is showing off his love for animals in a new way - with pottery and home accessories! His line of place card holders, pottery, salt and pepper shakers and lamps made in the likeness of whales, penguins, giraffes and hippos is right up my alley - it's all wild, baby! These goodies are available for purchase on his website ($18-$700) now, but if we're really lucky, we may see a few of the items on the shelves at Target. I'm pretty sure I've already seen the bull place card holder and snail napkin ring there already. Although the dachshund up there on top can't be considered a wild animal, he sure could use some love. Just look at that swaying back!

Come Party With Me: Budget Thanksgiving - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:15:58 -0800

Even on a budget, you can achieve a beautiful and elegant atmosphere for Thanksgiving dinner. Cover the table with a brown cloth. Search for a tablecloth that is on sale, or if you have access to a sewing machine, purchase some cheap fabric and sew a tablecloth. Shimmery paper makes an affordable place mat. Don't purchase new china; instead, use what you have on hand. Plain cotton napkins are environmentally friendly and inexpensive.

For a set of wine glasses, cutlery, and tealight votive holders, look no further than Ikea. It's a great place for large quantities at a low price.

Add an element of nature to the table with homemade place card holders. Write the names on the same paper as the place mats. Cut out and attach to a pinecone or tree spur with a satin ribbon. Avoid going overboard on the flowers; one simple bouquet is enough. Purchase the flowers at your local supermarket (instead of at a floral shop) and arrange yourself. Safeway and Trader Joe's usually have luscious bouquets for under $10.

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Come Party With Me: Chinese New Year - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:15:06 -0800

Red and gold are the perfect colors for an elegant Chinese New Year dinner. Use Asian prints and symbols as accents. Start by covering the table in a rich red tablecloth. Set the table with gold plates, gold napkin rings, and golden stemmed flatware. Instead of a floral arrangement, place a large golden bowl in the center of the table. Fill with vibrant tangerines.

Glass barware with a dragon motif is divine for serving shinsei sangria. Run globular votives down the middle of the table. Place fresh bamboo planters in the corners of the dining space. Write the name of each guest on the back of traditional red envelopes and use instead of place card holders.

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Come Party With Me: Italian Christmas Eve - The Look

partysugar — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:15:20 -0800

Create an icy cool look for an Italian Christmas Eve by using silver, clear, and diamond accents.

Cover the table with a damask, sage green tablecloth. Set your nice china on silver chargers. Roll sage green napkins into logs and slide into snowflake napkin rings.

Fill pitchers with sgroppino and pour into elegant triangular Champagne flutes. Set placecards in diamond studded place card holders.

Group green pillar candles together around the room and hang a crystal garland festively from the wall or ceiling. A vibrant red bouquet in a matching vase adds a much-needed punch of color.

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Casa Quickie: Flower Votive Display

CasaSugar — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:00:39 -0700

I love this idea from Martha Stewart for making a floral display out of your votives. Rather than simply using your votives as lighting, you can use them as tabletop decorations by tying the stem of your favorite flower to each votive with a bit of raffia, some ribbon, or even a rubber band.
By placing the votive holder on top of a small, water-filled saucer, you'll keep the flowers fresh as long your party lasts. If you're having a dinner party, you can take this tabletop décor idea a step further by using a fabric marker to write the name of each guest onto the ribbon you use to tie each flower, using each votive holder as a place card as well. Or, if you use a thick rubber band, you can simply write each name with ballpoint pen. Talk about Summer style.

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