Maddie G Designs » Entertaining http://www.maddiegdesigns.com Interior Decorating for the Do-it-Yourself Interior Designer Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Stress Free Entertaining.... http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/stress-free-entertaining/ http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/stress-free-entertaining/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 21:45:46 +0000 Maddie G Designs http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/?p=5449 In the last two weeks we’ve had 10 people in the house.  Lots of family dinners and lots of drinks and appetizers on the back patio.  The dishwasher has been running overtime and I’ve been grateful to have several sets of everyday flatware and china.

And then today, as the last of our international travelers headed out….I saw these from Le Cadeaux.

 

So, what is it about these that has my jaw dropping?

This is melamine!

Must have a set…

 …or TWO…

…before the summer entertaining season is underway!

]]> http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/stress-free-entertaining/feed/ 4 Fun for Seasonal Entertaining.... http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/fun-for-seasonal-entertaining/ http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/fun-for-seasonal-entertaining/#comments Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:30:27 +0000 Maddie G Designs http://www.maddiegdesigns.com/?p=3429 We have a friend who always shows up for an occasion with some homemade delight that is equally as scrumptious as it is beautifully presented.  Every time she shows up with one of her platters I ask the manufacturer and I’ve written it down on a scrap of paper too many times….and forgotten about said piece of paper until it has been lost on the depths of my pocket/purse, etc.   I have been almost embarrassed to ask yet again!

But, I recently saw these very trays featured in Traditional Home.  And, I am going to blog about this so I do not forget the source!  Basically, this company offers 7 simple serving options, each in white porcelain with a nicely textured rim. 

 

Then, depending on your mood or occasion, you attach one of the “minis” on your platter for a simple and quick festive update.  Here are some of the “minis” I like.

 

To see the full range of minis available and to find a retailer near you, visit the Nora Fleming website.  What I really like about this line is the simplicity and versatility for casual entertaining.  What about you, do you have any great products suggestions or ideas you to spruce up casual entertaining?

Have a great weekend!

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