September 21, 2022
Pamper your Dinner Guests with a Beautiful Table as a Host
Decorating the dinner table right can do wonders to put you and your guests in a party mood. Are you wondering how to decorate your table at any party? Food?…
June 16, 2022
Why Porcelain Is The Best Dinnerware Material
“No matter how many dinnerware material options become available each year, porcelain is still the best dinnerware material up until today.” With the availability of new materials to manufacture…
February 22, 2022
Conversation Etiquette: How to Liven Up the Party
Dinner parties are meant to be intimate, so don’t host more than six to eight people; everyone should sit together at one table. Figure out a good mix of personalities…
January 31, 2022
How to Host a Fun Memorable Family Reunion Dinner
Everyone is happy this year’s extended family reunion will be in person, rather than remote over a laptop screen. But everyone is not taking chances, and unless for social or…
February 9, 2021
Noritake: Alta Collection
Alta Collection, which features a thin and transparent pure white fabric and nuanced colors. It has been improved to be compatible with the dishwasher, making it more functional and easier to…
December 22, 2020
Difference Between A Teapot And A Coffee Pot
Teapots and coffee pots are very different. Today, many hostesses and hosts may not realize that there is a difference between a Tea, Coffee and Chocolate pot. Each type of…
November 18, 2020
What Is the Difference Between Afternoon Tea and High Tea?
Often the phrases "afternoon tea" and "high tea" are used interchangeably as many mistakenly believe that there is no difference. Both tea traditions are steeped in British history and the differences,…
October 19, 2020
Table Setting Guide from Basic Diner to Formal Dinner
For Breakfast or Lunch: Start with a dinner plate, soup or cereal bowl (always optional), bread & butter plate (for toast, bagels, etc.), and a cup & saucer for coffee…
October 13, 2020
IVV: History
IVV Industria Vetraria Valdarnese was founded by a group of master glassmakers in 1952. Over the years IVV has established itself as one of the European leaders in the production of…
