Style Story - Eiffel Tower

It seems everywhere I look, I keep seeing the iconic tower. I love having a soiree every now and then, but with these chic products my guests will know I'm not kidding! Add some "Light" from this magical city to your home (wink)






Light Pink Pillow 18"(also in hot-pink) $50 - www.PillowPagoda.com
Francophile Dinner Plate $24 each - www.Anthropologie.com
Wandering Paris by Jill Butler $14.95 - www.BarnesAndNoble.com
Eiffel Tower Tea Set $26 - www.SurLaTable.com
Eiffel Tower Placecard Holder $8.95 each - www.SurLaTable.com
Tour Eiffel Tablecloth $160 - www.QuelObjet.com
Eiffel Tower Napkin Rings (set of 4) $24 - www.BallardDesigns.com
Paris Tea Towel $26 - www.QuelObjet.com
Eiffel Tower Breakfast Mug (set of 4) $47.50 - www.SurLaTable.com
Eiffel Tower Ornament $11.99 - www.SurLaTable.com
Bon Voyage Dessert Plates (set of four cities) $45 - www.RosannaInc.com

Love it! - Teapot

As soon as I saw this ribbed glass teapot at Williams Sonoma I knew I had to blog about it. Reminiscent of Cinderella's glass pumpkin coach, it evokes a feminine and whimsical vibe, perfect for tea with your girlfriends!



Glass Teapot & Accessories $60 - www.Williams-Sonoma.com

Love it! - White bamboo tea set

Okay, what can I say, isn't it obvious? The unique Asian-inspired handles, flared silhouettes - and how great are the square saucers?!


Blanc de Chine Bamboo Tea Service www.Gumps.com
Teapot $125
4 Tea cups and saucers $180

Love it! - Marla Dawn tea for two

Have you ever seen a double-spouted tea pot? I haven't. This porcelain teapot comes with two cups and a saucer. What a smart and unique idea - serve your guests in half the time!


www.MarlaDawnHome.com
Note: Available in 4 patterns.
See website for a list of retailers in your area or call; 818-980-4484

Love it! - Mandarin teapot and plates

What a wonderful setting to host tea and desert with your closest friends. Love the Asian floral pattern and bamboo handle of the teapot, mixed with the eye-popping colors of the desert plates. It all looks so appetizing, even without the dessert!



Mandarin 5-piece Tea set $99.99 - www.RalphLauren.com
Mandarin set of 4 Desert plates $74.99 - www.RalphLauren.com
Note: These are sale prices, so act fast!

Market Profile - Heath ceramics

If you're looking for dinnerware and other tabletop accessories that have an earthy and minimally chic appeal, Heath is it! Since 1948, they've stayed true to founder Edith Heath's vision and handcrafted aesthetic - be it a bowl, pitcher or vase, their forms are like sculpted art.





www.HeathCeramics.com
You can purchase through their website, or at one of their many retailers, see website for all info.

Market Profile - Tracy Porter

What I love about Tracy Porter's wares is that they're chic, whimsical and inspired by gorgeous oriental motifs. An industry staple, Tracy's collection has a distinctly recognizable aesthetic. Her signature "teapots for one" are so cute and affordable, you'll be collecting them all - one for each guest!








All available online at www.TracyPorter.com

Market Profile - Bodum

My friend who is a coffee addict, swears by Bodum's French Press. Abandoning his electric coffee-maker, apparently the French Press produces a richer and fresher tasting cup of joe. So in honor of all the coffee drinkers out there, I've picked a selection to cover all your Bodum needs at home and on the go!




All available through www.BodumUSA.com
Chambord Double-wall Press 34 oz $89.95
Chambord Press 17 oz $24.95
Chambord Press 12 oz $19.95
Travel Press 16 oz $17.95
Brazil Press 12 oz $11.95
Assum Double-wall Glasses 7 oz $14.95 /set of 2
Bistro Double-wall Mugs 10 oz $24.95 /set of 2

Love it! - Darjeeling teapot and mugs

How can this whimsical teapot not catch your eye?! Just looking at it makes me want a cup of tea. A true Jonathan Adler creation, only he can take a cultural reference and modernize it in the chicest of ways!


All through www.JonathanAdler.com
Darjeeling teapot $95
Darjeeling Mugs $24 each

Style Story - Camel teapots

So in the past week I've been seeing these super cute Camel teapots everywhere, pretty random huh? I'm glad I have because I just find them so endearing and love that their humps are the lids, how clever! Ceramic for a casual look and silver-plate for a more formal tea-time, how can you lose?




30-oz Porcelain Camel Teapot by Bia Cordon Bleu $28 at Anthropologie stores or online at Amazon.com
Darjeeling Teapot $45 - Source Perrier
Silver Camel Teapot $69 - Pottery Barn