By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Dessert buffets have become a popular addition to wedding receptions & open houses. You can customize the desserts, the color palette & decor to fit your event’s theme or the specific holiday you are celebrating.

If you want guests to go home with some pastries, aim for these quantities:

for 8 people: 80 pastries, 4 bottles of wine, 2 pots of coffee
for 16 people: 160 pastries, 8 bottles of wine, 3 pots of coffee
for 24 people: 240 pastries, 12 bottles of wine, 5 pots of coffee

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Lush, plush & totally inviting ~ I have posted about about flokati rugs ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Cruelty-free animal heads are all the rage. Sophistication meets whimsy, most of these taxidermies are made of paper-mache. And, the truly great part, a lot of these are hand-made in Haiti, a country that needs all the help it can get.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Metal or wood beds have traditionally been the predominate choice when selecting a bed, but an upholstered bed can be much cozier & luxurious. A major trend in bedroom design has been to re-create the look of a high-end boutique hotel room & an upholstered bed or headboard can be the linchpin of evoking that calming & zen-like feeling.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Recently launched, the Hatch Collection is pure genius. Chic, yet timeless, the line consists of 14 comfortable wardrobe staples that a woman can wear for years & years ~ even when pregnant! An antidote to the typical maternity pieces that are purchased & only worn for months, these pieces are for the style savvy gal in all of us.

the dinner party dress ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

I am amazed at how many owls I continue to see in the design marketplace ~ I first wrote about this trend over 2 years ago. Owls are cute, yet mysterious, nocturnal & their huge eyes make them unique in the bird world.

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