Love it! - Drinkware

I'm very picky when it comes to drinking vessels - they need to be functional but design wise, I need to be inspired, especially when entertaining!
Whether you start the day with coffee or tea, this sunny-yellow mug is the best "good morning" you could ask for and your orange juice or water in the cylindrical stem will have you feeling like each sip is a taste of grandeur! (I own a set of them!)



CB2.com - both available

Love it! - Gold wine glasses

Live like Royalty with these Florentine goblets made of real gold. Inspired by vessels of the 15th century, I'm pretty sure you'll be the only one of all your friends to have a set like these! (bragging rights included - wink)


www.Vivre.com - Florentine Wine Glasses (set of 4) $345

Love it! - Bamboo stemware

I must say, just when I think I've seen it all, I'm proven wrong! Have you ever seen bamboo shaped stems? How fabulous - and like I always say, design is in the details!


Horchow.com - 30% off through 1/14

Love it! - Greek key stemware

If you've been following my blog, you know that I LOVE Greek Key. It's classical, yet the balanced proportions of the geometric pattern always maintains a contemporary aesthetic. I've noticed this 14kt gold stemware collection for some time now, but they've just gone on DOUBLE SALE! 30% off of the sale price - Originally $120 per glass, they are now $54.53 each!


Horchow.com (30% off Sale through 1/14)

Love it! - Cylindrical wine glasses

So last night I was watching the latest episode of Gossip Girl on my Tivo (we all have guilty pleasures) and there was a scene where Blair was having breakfast and drinking orange juice from a cylindrical wine glass. It looked so chic that I knew I had to blog about it and I remember seeing them at Crate & Barrel. So here ya go, live like an upper-eastsider! xoxo


CrateAndBarrel.com $11.95 each

Love it! - Wicker glasses

Nothing says Summer more than these wicker covered glasses and carafe. Great indoors or out, they'll add just the right mood and texture to your casual Summer table setting.



www.QuelObjet.com
6 Glasses $50
Carafe $25

Love it! - Pitcher and glasses

What says Summer entertaining more than this yellow and green handcrafted glass pitcher and set of tumblers. I can just taste the lemonade looking at them!


www.SourcePerrier.com
Pitcher $48
Set of 4 Tumblers $68

Love it! - Pink goblet

I've seen French bistro glasses before, even with the cute bee embossment, BUT never in pink - how sweet! Use for hot cocoa, wine or desserts. Amazing how just the slightest tint of color can make a world of difference.



Pink French Bee Bistro Footed Wine Glasses Set/6 $65.50 - Sur La Table

Love it! - Herringbone highball

Love the sophistication and texture of the herringbone pattern carved into these pure crystal glasses. Usually associated with textiles and flooring, this pattern is preppy, classic and totally unexpected in a drinking glass - and the sale price doesn't hurt either!


Herringbone Highball Set/4 $39.99 - www.RalphLauren.com
Note: this is a sale price so act fast!

Love it! - Glass pitcher and glasses

How eye-catching are these glasses and pitcher. The shape created from the solid negative space gives them such an edgy and modern appeal. I've never seen anything like them!


Italian Brunch Glasses & Pitcher - www.Gumps.com
Pitcher $60
Glasses set/4 $80

Love it! - Tortoise shell glassware

Unique, fun, stylish, unexpected - I can go on! Great for entertaining indoors or out, what a chic way to serve your beverage of coice. How often do you see tortoise shell glassware? Impress guests with your hi-style taste!



www.CarolyneRoehm.com
Tortoise Pitcher $28
Tortoise Medium Glass $10.50 each

Style Story - Colored glasses

So I've been seeing colored glassware everywhere, but there was a time where I didn't really understand the appeal - colored glasses just seemed a bit too loud. I think that's because you usually see a variety of color options all at once and perhaps it was the rainbow of colors that overwhelmed me. But what I've grown to appreciate and now realize can be quite chic, is selecting just one color, like blue and then it becomes a cohesive look. And if you're really daring, try doing one color in a variety of styles and shapes. You'll have a really interesting and diversified table setting, but tied together by a common color.








Blue Bubble Tumbler $9.50 each - www.Belongings.com
Tivoli Goblet $12 each - www.Anthropologie.com
Rustica Barware Set/6 $45-54 - Pottery Barn
Garland Drinkware Set/4 $35-$40 - www.Horchow.com
Como Tumblers $4.95 each - Crate & Barrel
America & Mirabeau Drinkware - www.Horchow.com
Hobnail Tumblers Set/6 $49.90-$53.90 - www.Horchow.com
Faceted Drinkware Set/8 $120 - www.Horchow.com

Love it! French glasses

Missing Paris, or never been and longing to go? Well these charming glasses might satisfy your fix. The first says, "Mineral Water" and the second "A glass for a friend" - Tres chic!



Available at www.Mothology.com
Un Verre d' Amitie "A glass for a friend" $9.50 each
Eau Minerale "Mineral Water" $8.25 each (5 oz. 5" tall)

Love it! - Seletti glass bottles

Designed and made in Italy, these glass bottles are replicas of their plastic counterparts. Perfect for serving wine, water or any other beverage of choice - what a cool and clever alternative!




Seletti Glass Bottle Collection $38 each - www.LekkerHome.com
1 liter = approx. 4 cups

Love it! - Bee glassware

I just adore this embossed Bee motif. A traditional symbol of French Royalty, this collection of Bee glassware is both whimsical and posh all in one. You'll be chatting over wine for hours, but don't be surprised if you also find yourself sitting a little straighter in your seat!



Bee Glassware Collection - www.BallardDesigns.com

Love it! - Woven glassware

So if you didn't already know from my past postings, I love woven things, especially when juxtaposed with anything sleek. The texture of woven seagrass mixed with this collection of glassware by Williams Sonoma Home is quintessential! Old meets new in the most perfect way!


Weave Wrapped Glassware $16-$40 - Williams Sonoma Home

Love it! - Bedside carafes

Love the organic shapes of these nesting carafes. Quench your bedtime thirst without leaving your bed! Keep them together or separate them as a "his and hers" - I think you can figure out which one is which!


Bedside Carafes $48/ set of 2 - www.redenvelope.com

Market Profile - Ten Thousand Villages

I just love the textural and cultural appeal of these products sold by Ten Thousand Villages. Handmade by underprivileged artisans who have been taught the skills to become self-sufficient, Ten Thousand Villages works with Fair Trade Artisan groups worldwide to bring these and many other gorgeous products to America - And aren't we thankful for that! Check out their website for more great gift ideas!




www.TenThousandVillages.com
Recycled Glass Pitcher (Bangladesh) $16
Recycled Drinking Glass (Bangladesh) $5 each
Raffia Bowl Basket *each one of a kind (Uganda) $34
Wooden Salad Servers (Kenya) $28/pair
Condiment Bowl (India) $44
Ceramic Mug (India) $12 each

Love it! - Opaque wine glasses

Clear glass, how boring. Be different and opt for the unexpected with these black and white opaque wine glasses. Even if your party is a bust, at least they'll be talking about the cool glasses! (wink)



Party Confidential Wine Glasses 34.95/set of 6 - www.HSN.com

Style Story - Illusion tumblers

I know, pretty cool - wine, champagne and liqueur stems inside a tumbler shell. Mix it up a bit and I don't mean your cocktails, I mean the glasses you serve them in. Need an ice-breaker at your next party? Well these glasses will definitely get the conversation started!



Wine Glass Illusion Tumblers 6"H $88 /set of 4 - www.ShopArtEffect.com
Inside Out Champagne Glasses 9.25"H $65/ set of 2 - www.MomaStore.org
Inside Out Liqueur Glasses 4.75"H $55/ set of 2 - www.MomaStore.org