Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Today's Prescription: Pick up this Handled Tray in any size you need!

Ok, this basic piece from Nambé is a must for entertaining. The Handled Tray comes in a variety of sizes and is designed for serving everything from veggies to pumpkin roll, breads to turkey, shrimp to salad and everything in between. The alloy material will help keep the food either warm or cool, whatever is needed. The smooth, roomy handles enable easy serving. You'll be sure to find a use for these platters on Thanksgiving and all throughout the year.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Today's Prescription: Thanksgiving prep - two weeks and counting!

Maybe holiday shopping and gift giving isn't yet on your mind, but instead you are in planning mode for your Thanksgiving feast. If so, we hope our prescriptions over the next 14 days will help ensure you are ready for the annual festivities!

What Thanksgiving feast is complete without some kind of casserole? Green bean, sweet potato, no matter what type your family prefers, this square or rectangular white baker from All-Clad was designed for just this occasion. The porcelain Pillivuyt baker is freezer to oven safe and will clean easily in the dishwasher. The sleek, All-Clad stainless steel frame looks great on any table and makes serving a breeze. You'll be sure to use this great piece all year round.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Today's Prescription: Take advantage of our November Julia Knight promotion!

If you start your holiday shopping early, don't miss this opportunity. Julia Knight is one of our hottest lines, so we've stocked up and put together a great promotion for the month of November. At our Squirrel Hill location (or online), if you purchase any color 13.5" segmented tray ($99), you can choose a Julia Knight spreader (any color in one of two different styles) for FREE! That means a savings of up to $19!
Julia Knight pieces are made from sand cast aluminum with hand-applied, pearlized enamel. Their enamels are mixed with crushed Mother of Pearl giving each piece depth and beauty. Each swirl of color is applied with the thumb of a skilled artisan. Items are food safe, but do not place in freezer or use in microwave.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Today's Prescription: Give artistic, functional placemats to a family you love!

The possibilities are endless out there as far as the selection of table linens go. Luxurious, elegant, colorful, cloth, woven, expensive, machine-washable, dishwasher safe, beaded, vinyl, cork, wipeable... shall I go on? A busy family with children will likely rule out words like "luxurious", "beaded", and "expensive" as they picture pureed sweet potatoes being ground into the tabletop. So, if you are one of these parents or if you need a house gift for a family with young or school aged children, consider placemats from modern-twist.

"Modern-twist brings art to the table. Made from food grade, hand silk-screened silicone. The mats won't crease or rip. Great for travel and meal time activities. The kids placemats feature creative, playful designs that will amuse and inspire little tikes. For parents who live a design-inspired lifestyle, the simple, clean design provides optimal functionality with a minimalist aesthetic. Nurturing the inner artist in every child, the mats are doodle-friendly with the use of washable markers or dry erase—save paper/save trees, just clean off with a damp cloth or rinse. Color again and again." If the kids are beyond the drawing on the table phase, check out the nature-inspired, minimalist designs they offer like stream or floral.