Entertain with Handmade Style
By
Jeff Ambroz
ColorTextureStudio
With
autumn now here, it’s time to think about entertaining, and creating a warm
welcome for your guests in the fall and winter months.
Will
you be hosting any holiday gatherings?
Dinner party plans on the horizon?
How about birthday or anniversary celebrations?
No
matter the occasion, the artisans of HandmadeMN have created an amazing array
of handcrafted items that will enhance any gathering.
Quilted
placemats from HartfordAvenueQuilts will add color and warmth to your dining room
table. They are sure to be a
conversation starter, and will help you create a relaxed and cheerful feeling
with your table scape.
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Geometry meets coziness: Quilt-inspired placemats. |
Aprons
are a practical item, allowing you to stay neat and tidy while preparing for
your guests. Why not choose a café style apron with
enough style and panache to proudly hang in the kitchen? Try this linen fabric beauty from LakeshoreLinen.
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Stay fashionably neat with an elegantly simple apron. |
Honey
is a natural sweetener, adding a subtly rich flavor to breads, desserts, tea and many other
foods. Your guests are sure to appreciate
this pure honey from SweetBeeHoney. Pass a
jar around the table and let your guests enjoy this special Minnesota treat at
your next gathering.
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Even the most discerning guests will appreciate the joys of local honey. |
This
pair of pottery cups from DianeGamm will be a handsome addition to your dining room
table. In fact, their handcrafted beauty
is worthy of display all year long. In addition to being wonderful drinking
glasses, you can fill them with small bouquets of flowers for an additional
seasonal decorating option.
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One-of-a-kind drinking cups will add earthy, organic flair to your table. |
Napkins
in striking patterns allow you to add special-occasion flair to the dining room
table with ease. This patterned set of
napkins from SnipsAndStitches will add sophistication and a pop of color to your next
dinner party.
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Napkins in a sophisticated, joyful print; reminiscent of 1940's and 1950's textiles. |
As you
can see, HandmadeMN makers have been hard at work creating a large assortment of
thoughtfully handcrafted items for your home.
Take some time to peruse their many beautiful and practical offerings. You’re sure to find many items you’ll be
proud to put to use during this season of entertaining.
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3 comments:
Beautifully gathered...lovely pieces that are as practical as artistic--a nice synergy, eh?
All the things that make a house, a home. Thank you for the suggestions.
Great selections and ideas!
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