Archive for the ‘Tabletop’ Category

Cloth Or Paper?

Posted by Trendy Chick on November 18th, 2009

I’ve often wonder how people use cloth napkins clean them and what kind of mess the guests would leave behind with their cloth napkins.  So I started thinking, should i use paper or cloth for my coming festivities?  It would be a lot easier to use paper of course, afterall, paper napkins are just as [...]

Dinner Party Extender

Posted by Trendy Chick on November 11th, 2009

Finally i found a party table extender for this Christmas since the in-laws are coming over for Christmas dinner at our place.  Putting away my new tuxedo for a family dinner this year instead of celebrating at the hotel, maybe a cheaper alternative for everyone in the family.  But instead of buying another table, we [...]

Scarey Apples For Halloween

Posted by Trendy Chick on October 13th, 2009

While we are at Halloween dressing up for the house, I thought this might be a great center piece for Halloween day as well.  So how does one make their apple black and glossy red.  The above is the creation of Matt’s bite, so if you want some spooky apple, follow the recipe below or [...]

Epoxy Countertops

Posted by Trendy Chick on May 20th, 2009

Friends and family always asked why we chose epoxy countertops for not only our kitchen but bathrooms and the fire place surrounding.  The simple reason for it is becasue it looks silky smooth, timeless and clean and absolutely durable.  Available in 7 colors at the time when we renovated our home.

Fruit Loops

Posted by Trendy Chick on January 19th, 2009

No silly ! it’s not the cereal I was talking about but this lovely but very expensive chromed fruit/apple basket.  It is hand crafted and a fruit bowl it is called, made from a single piece of free flowing steel wire.  Pretty unique and I’ll have to say, it must be some hard work there [...]

Inspirational Table

Posted by Trendy Chick on December 18th, 2008

A pretty unique side table.. and can definitely be a piece that other woman will envy when they come by my house for tea or just a visit.  So artistic.. and quite girlish looking.. and will definitely make one’s home and house even more lovelier and fill with the taste of the lady of the [...]

Christmas Table Dressing

Posted by Trendy Chick on November 30th, 2008

At $5.99 .. i’ve decided to use this for my Christmas buffet table dressing for my Christmas dinner.  This year.. we are probably gonna have it at our place.. so I need to decorate abit… even though i doubt some people would even noticed it.  But even if they don’t i know this ornament will [...]

Flower Fairy Lights

Posted by Trendy Chick on November 26th, 2008

This is definitely my current favorite for my house.  So pretty and unique.. you can use it in your study or the tv room.. or even your bedroom.  I think it works well with my bedroom.. although i don’t know what the man will think.  But it is definitely elegant.. and just lovely decor .. [...]

Retro Marble Table

Posted by Trendy Chick on September 28th, 2008

In my house in Singapore.. i had one of this table for my kitchen.. for breakkie.  I wanted to bring back those childhood memories back.  This kind of marble coffee shop type of table had been so popular during the 70s.  If i remembered correctly.. i paid like almost $400 for a very small table.  [...]

Salad Plates

Posted by Trendy Chick on September 2nd, 2008

For all your entertaining.. some nice salad plates can make a difference .. and you don’t need to spend a fortune .. if you wait for a sale at Bowring.  At only $4.99 .. these pretty floral salad plate can be yours .. for your next summer gathering.