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Off To Market Recap: Wedding Table

partysugar — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:58:31 -0700

Last week I planned Julie's wedding. I asked you to help me with her look and search the web for a beautiful table setting. You saved anything along these lines: tablecloths, silverware, plates, vases, flowers, candles, and cool centerpieces in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Wedding Table. You certainly did not let Julie or I down and suggested awesome ideas and fabulous finds. The picture at right is the actual room where the reception will take place so let's use this as our inspiration to suggest a beautiful tablescape for Julie.

Lorioz found this beautiful flatware that is adorned with tiny little love knots. Chic and simple and perfect for Julie's black tie formal reception. These match the champagne glasses I found for Julie's wedding toast!

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I love the idea of using square plates on a round table for an artistic touch to emphasize the graphic carpet (which I LOVE by the way, it's so cool to have a huge part of the decor done without doing anything!). SU3 must feel the same way because she found the gorgeous angular platters.

SU3 also discovered an amazing website that Julie will most likely use. It lets you create customized chaircovers for your wedding in whatever style and color you choose. I like the black satin, it's sleek and will accent the carpet. Since the carpet is so busy no additional ribbons or bows are necessary.

Thanks for your help girls! Awesome job on this one. Keep on submitting stuff to the Yum Market to share with all of us!

Off To Market: Wedding Table

partysugar — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:59:12 -0700

Readers I need your help: julieulie asked me to aid her in planning her wedding and we need to find a beautiful table setting. While I have everything from the invitations to the menu covered so far, I want you to search the web for tablecloths, silverware, plates, vases, and any special extras you may stumble upon along the way (think flowers, candles, and cool centerpieces). The picture at right is the actual room where the reception will take place so use this as your inspiration (those are not Julie's table settings). Keep in mind that the carpet's pattern itself should be used as a part of the design so don't go too crazy with patterns. Looks like chair covers might be necessary too! Stay within her color scheme which is back, white, and light blue and choose decorating accessories that are sophisticated, stylish, and with an art deco feel to them. Save your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Wedding Table. Happy hunting!

New to YumSugar and don't know how to participate in Off To Market? Refer to geeksugar's informative explanation.

DIY: Paper Wedding Table Settings

CasaSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Preston Bailey is one of the world's premiere event designers, known for his elaborate tablescapes, whose theatric designs have festooned the events of Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, and Donald Trump. You can catch a glimpse of some of those looks in his latest book, Celebrations ($37). But thanks to a new project by Bailey, his table settings needn't be something you can only read about in his book - or on Page Six. The Wedding Bell, one of the table settings in his book, which is also one of the most cost-effective, is made entirely out of paper. The look proves that you don't need an extravagant flower budget or a wedding planner to have stunning décor. Of course, you have to be crafty and prepared for a DIY. If you're up for the challenge, Bailey has put together a complete how-to guide and resource manual for you to create "the Wedding Bell." You can email Bailey to order a copy for yourself at a modest cost. But hurry, there are only 1,000 copies! Head here for more information, and check out more photos below.

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Wedding Centerpiece Trends

partysugar — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:13:38 -0700

One of the many decisions you have to make when planning your wedding is how to style the tables. A spectacular centerpiece on the table is like the icing on the cake. It's an eye catching piece of decor that stimulates conversation and sets the atmosphere for the reception. This year centerpieces have moved beyond the traditional: fruits and vegetables abound, nature adds down-to-earth glamor, and the glowing cast of candles shadow the arrangements. To see some of the most popular centerpiece trends, click the "Start" button.

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How to Deal With the Buffet at a Wedding Reception

FitSugar — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0700

It is June and wedding season in is in full bloom. Weddings are fun-filled events, but beware of the buffet. It is all too easy to pile the calories onto one little plate. Here are a few suggestions on how to survive with the buffet table.

Survey the Table: Don't start at the beginning of the table and take one of everything the buffet has to offer. Give the table a once over and pick out the healthiest options. Put those options on your plate.
Easy on the Drinks: Alcoholic drinks are surprisingly high in calories. Plus they diminish your willpower, making it harder for you to make wise decisions.
Drink Plenty of Water: By all means toast with a glass of bubbly, but stick to water for the rest of the evening. It is refreshing, zero calories, and might just make you feel more full.
Walk the Line Once: Don't go back for seconds. Just don't. You want to save room for cake, right?
Avoid Hors d'oeuvre: Starters tend to be high in calories. It seems like food eaten off a napkin doesn't really count; but it does. Go for the crudités – feel no need to limit your consumption of these raw veggies. For dipping sauce, on the other hand, keep a light tough.
Stop When You're Full: Sometimes we all need to be reminded for the obvious. When you are full, stop eating. That is the best way to not over indulge. Just think how light you will feel on the dance floor.

How do you deal with the buffet table at any event? Share your advice in the comments section below.

Don't forget top check out all the wedding fun on IDoSugar.

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Napkin Rings With Bud Vases: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:00:35 -0800

I'm normally a huge fan of alternative napkin rings. However, I don't know how I feel about these napkin rings that have a bud vase attached. I'm sure they look lovely resting on a plate and would be wonderfully pretty at a wedding, but once you remove the napkin and start to eat, what are you supposed to do with the napkin ring and flower? Place it on the table? How stable are they? I can see a dinner table dirtied with water stains and crushed flowers. What do you think? Are they fabulous or not functional?

Registry Roundup: A Splendid Table

CasaSugar — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:00:03 -0700

If you've found the perfect place settings thanks to YumSugar's registry picks, you're well on your way to having a beautifully dressed dining room for future dinner parties. But don't stop there - you'll still need table linens, candlesticks, candles, and other essentials to have your table looking its best. If you're not sure where to even start when it comes to registering for your wedding, take a look at my downloadable registry PDF. And for all of our wedding coverage, check out IDoSugar.

D. L. & Co. Wilde Flower Candle- Black - $65.00	Frequency Runner - $36.95
Glass Terrarium - $19.99	MuNiMulA - Candle Holder - $110.00
Tulips in Antique Trug - $89.00	Godinger "Lotus" Candle Holders - $50.00
D. L. & Co. Silver Thorn Apple Votive - $225.00	Woven Hurricanes - $12.00
February Plant of the Month: Pink Tulips - $44.00	Nambe Cascade Candlesticks - $120.00
Flower of the Month: White Amaryllis - $44.00	Water Hyacinth Placemat Sets of 4 - $15.96
Capiz Shell Placemat - $16.95	Taper Lantern, Bronze - $69.00
Herringbone-Border Floral Placemats Set of 4 - $15.96	Tribal Screen Print Placemat Sets of 4 - $15.96
Unison Juniper Placemat in Aqua - $64.00	Thai Mango Mottled Pillar Candle - $16.99
Daffodils in Green Terra Cotta Pot - $49.00	Reversible Cork Placemat - $4.95
Carved Mango Wood Candleholder - $29.99	Silver Leaf Votive, Tulip - $6.00
D.L. & Co. Thorn Apple Votive - $225.00	Scarlet Marigold Napkins - $32.00
Alessi Mediterraneo Votive Holder - $32.00	Placemat Floral Orange - $22.00
Shade Tree Placemats - $64.00	Kosta Boda Glass Votive Holder - $40.00
Half Circle Placemat by Jonathan Adler Happy Home - $0.99	Oha Placemats - $3.95
Textured Ball Candle - $4.95	notNeutral - Coaster & Placemat Set - $25.00
De Coupes Napkins - $24.00	Tulips in Yellow Terra Cotta Pot - $49.00
Shade Tree Tablecloth - $128.00	Simrin Spiro Collection - Tablecloth - $58.00
Flowerburst Tablecloth - $19.95	DwellStudio Flora Table Runners - $68.00
D.l. & Co. Art Noveau Collection - $80.00	DwellStudio Flora Placemats - $56.00
Gump's Candelabra - $1,250.00	Droog - Tableau Tablecloth - $562.00
Roost Coral Candleholder - $17.00	Roost Silver Manzanita Candle Holder - $130.00
Astoria Placemat - $4.95	Tea Stain Hombre Glass Tealight Holder or Hurricane - $6.99
B. Smith Etched Pillar Plate - $14.99	Mina Tablecloth, Round - $24.00
Unison Juniper Napkin in Flint - $48.00	Unison Larch Napkin in Blackberry - $48.00
Tamara Runner - $24.95	Anika Runner - $49.95
Sapporo Napkin - $3.95	Bukhara Napkin - $4.95
Chilewich Spun Vynyl Table Runners - $44.00	DwellStudio Bodoni Napkins - $44.00
Jardin Exotique Table Linens - $22.00	Rice Blossom Tablecloth - $32.00
Simrin Surya Collection - Napkins - $24.00	Solomon Napkins - $32.00
Rondelet Napkin, Floral - $32.00	Roost Porcelain Flower Candle Holder - $28.00
Placemat Birds N Trees Grey - $22.00	Barka Table Linens - $14.00
Crochet Napkins - $39.95	Orleans Toile Tablecloths, Blue - $95.00
Rondelet Napkin, Dots - $32.00	Ikal Placemat - $4.95

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Money Talk: If a Meal Is Comped Should You Still Tip?

Savvy Community — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:45:31 -0800

This sticky tip etiquette question comes from Angelica, part of our Money Talk group.

I had brunch with a pal recently at a fairly upscale new restaurant and the entire experience was a bust. We had just worked out and were starving so we put in our order as soon as we sat down. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up over who our server was and we ended up waiting over an hour for our food. When we realized how long it had been and finally caught a waiter, my friend politely reminded her when we'd ordered and the waiter said our meal was next up. That was a lie because they served two tables ahead of us, and when our food did arrive (about 15 minutes later!), my friend's order was wrong. Ultimately, the manager came by the table to apologize and let us know our bill would be comped. When we were finished with our very long brunch, I wanted to leave a tip because I was impressed they were gracious about their mistake, but my friend didn't like the idea of rewarding them after the wait and messed up order. We settled on what was probably a 10 percent tip after agreeing it was kind of them to comp the meal. Do you think we should have left a tip for good measure, or do you think it was unnecessary considering the service?

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Open House: What Was Your Most Successful DIY?

CasaSugar — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:30:31 -0800

For crafters and DIYers, a few failures are par for the course. That's part of the reason why successful DIY projects are such a coup. I've had my share of successes and failures, and I'm currently in the middle of one of my more ambitious projects ever. I find myself fretting over it, since I'm not sure if it's going to completely work out yet, and there are still several steps to complete.

One of my favorite DIY projects was refurbishing a wood and canvas canoe with my father. It was a project that took a long time to complete, but the end result was absolutely amazing. I loved paddling around the lake in the canoe, knowing that we'd made that moment possible thanks to our hard work.

This table, shown above, was also a collaboration between a parent and grown child. You can read more about it here. But before you do, tell me a little about your most successful DIY project. Was it quick and easy? Or did it take lots of love, elbow grease, and patience?

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Glee-ful Highlights and Video From Episode "Mash-Up"

BuzzSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:30:00 -0700

The Glee train is chugging right along, and I don't just mean the new episodes. This week we learned that Madonna has given the green light for the show to use her music and the first 13 episodes will be available on DVD in December. Now, on to the good stuff.

This week the tables turned on the glee club's king and queen, as Finn and Quinn learn that they're no longer safe from getting the slushie treatment. Ken tries to make the football guys choose between the team and the club as a retaliation for Will's relationship with Emma, and Sue finds love! For a minute. Oh, and Puck and Rachel team up and Mr. Schue has his own dance dance revolution, so read more.

I was happy that this week's episode is Terri-free but has tons of Emma. Emma singing! Emma dancing! Emma in a wedding dress! I still can't forgive her for agreeing to marry Ken, but she's pret-ty adorable all dolled up staring into Will's eyes. Speaking of which, the tension between them is more palpable than ever. They're almost like the new Jim and Pam.
So, Rachel and Puck? I guess it was only a matter of time, but their little love affair still feels totally random. On the other hand, I guess that's what high school is all about. When Rachel shows a bit of maturity and asks Puck to be friends, Puck pulls a typical jerk move and gives her the cold shoulder. So the real question is - how long before Puck gets Quinn and Rachel gets Finn? Between Emma/Schue and the gleeks, there's just unrequited crushing up the wazoo.
Let's talk about the performances. I know that Mr. Schue is a talented singer and dancer, but I have to admit that I was cringing during "Bust a Move" and almost couldn't watch the "Thong Song." Can't they use those pipes and moves on something a little less embarrassing? Puck's rendition of "Sweet Caroline" is, for lack of a better word, sweet, and I loved Emma's surprise performance of "I Could've Danced All Night."

Need to watch Schue's "Thong Song" serenade again? Check it out!

Emma isn't the only one getting dance lessons, though. Sue swing dancing with Schue is genius. It's by far my favorite moment of the episode, particularly that Sue plays the guy, literally sweeping Will off his feet in the end. Sue finally shows that she's got a mushy side when she falls for the news anchor, but obviously it doesn't last long. However, her lovestruck episode does deliver some memorable moments, like that zoot suit.

Check out a cute behind-the-scenes video of Matthew Morrison and Jane Lynch practicing their dance number:

The episode isn't without a few cheesy after-school special moments, too. Poor Kurt shows Finn the true meaning of friendship, taking a slushie to the face "for the team." Then Finn answers back when he returns to glee with high hopes to pave the way for all the singing, dancing, football players of the future. The week's winning mushy moment goes to the kids happily giving Mr. Schue a slushie facial of his very own.

What'd you think? Should Finn and Quinn just break up already? Will Sue get another shot at love? Did you miss crazy Terri? Don't forget to join the Glee Club in the Buzz Community to keep the conversation going!

Photos courtesy of Fox