Prost to the Host » pottery barn http://prosttothehost.com Here's Your Next Party! Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:15:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Tips & Tricks :: Pottery Barn http://prosttothehost.com/2009/08/03/tips-tricks-pottery-barn/ http://prosttothehost.com/2009/08/03/tips-tricks-pottery-barn/#comments Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:32:14 +0000 Alysia http://prosttothehost.wordpress.com/?p=1506 Pottery Barn is one of my favorite stores. Their products are always high quality and fit seamlessly into my kitchen and parties. However, their prices are sometimes a bit steep. I always wait for the sales and use their 10% off coupons to buy my current lusting. The Party Planner from Pottery Barn is a great tool they’ve updated with juicy new tips for casual dining and parties. Learn how to host a wine tasting and learn the different varieties of wine. Or if you are just in the mood for a creative new party. Check out their site to help your creative juices flowing.

How about a tequila tasting? Bottoms up!

Or Bridal shower?

Do you think this is just a gimmick to get you to buy their products? Or do you like the way they’ve set up the site?

Google Gmail Twitter Delicious Facebook Digg Share/Bookmark]]> http://prosttothehost.com/2009/08/03/tips-tricks-pottery-barn/feed/ 3 Featured Product :: Cake Stands http://prosttothehost.com/2009/05/07/featured-product-cake-stands/ http://prosttothehost.com/2009/05/07/featured-product-cake-stands/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 03:26:14 +0000 Alysia http://prosttothehost.wordpress.com/?p=735 Food is one of the most important aspects in an event. Typically, your guests will choose with their eyes, rather than their stomach. Having the food presented in an artful display takes the food to the next step. A cake stand can be used for other things, not just a cake. Group muffins or layer scones for your next brunch. Add some candlelight romance to a dinner with a set of candles in various sizes to your dinner table. Let your creative side take over. Here are a few cake stands to help bring your table and food to new heights.

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1) Full Metal Jacket: Aluminum cake stands make a bold and stylish statement. (Sur la Table; $20-$40)

2) Bright White: Earthenware is a no-fuss material that is casual enough for everyday use, but rises to the occasion for any celebration. (JCPenney; $24)

3) Good as Gold: Dress up your table in this shabby chic cake stand. Don’t let the delicate detailing fool you, it is durable to handle any occasion. (Amazon; $25)

4) Bead Delighted: The scalloped edging and beaded features creates a stylish setting for next brunch. (Pottery Barn; $38)

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5) Take a Bow: The three tiers are laced with a gorgeous grosgrain ribbon. Your food will look like a present ready to be opened. (Layla Grayce; $150)

6) Naturally Green: Removable tiers add versatility to this set of cake plates. Hand painted borders and scalloped edges add a bit of an old world feel to this stoneware set. (Williams-Sonoma; $26-$39)

7) Crisp and Clean: Sleek lines and minimal approach to food presentation will bring out the modern style in you. A square version is also available. (Macy’s; $15-$30)

8) Ruffled Feathers: The crimped borders have an alluring feature to this pedestal cake stand. Stack or stand alone for a striking scene. (Feather Your Nest; $35-$55)

Which one takes the cake? I personally want them all.

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