In moving my husband and I acquired an old china hutch from my mother. She tells me it's ancient, maybe even antique. It's cute and small and bursting with subtle personality, but I wanted to update it a bit. I thought about re-painting it, but I'm always weary about painting old furniture. So instead I decided to give it a...
We have a Table Top show coming up in a couple of weeks in Atlanta at the AmericasMart. One of the tables in our showroom is a "Bridal Shower" themed buffet table. We thought it would be fun to include images from a Bowling Bachelorette Party to give the table even more personality and spunk. We'll be stacking plates in...
This weekend marks the anniversary of our nation's independence. Families and friends across the country are going to be celebrating in a number of different ways. Here's how a few of us at Mottahedeh will be spending our 4th of July ~ Everyone is spending time with family and friends. And in most cases we'll all be hosting or attending...
Look for us in this summer's Bliss Victoria magazine - The Blue and White issue. "Then followed that beautiful season - Summer... Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Look for our Blue Lace pitcher, tea cups, and service...
Have you been keeping your eye out for Mottahedeh products in magazines? If not, you should start looking around! We're tucked away between the pages of a number of popular magazines this summer season. Seen below in Martha Stewart Wedding: Summer 2010 Labyrinth Gold Service Plate (S1706G) - $120 www.mottahedeh.com
This May's House Beautiful "Big Advice Issue" touched on turquoise while giving advice about durable fabrics and lively but tasteful summer retreats. Seen below on Palecek's table is Syracuse by R. Haviland and C. Parlon. Syracuse (HP610 - 5pps) $890 Make sure to take a look at the other two Syracuse colors we carry as well: Syracuse Rose 5pps (HP611...
I love the idea of coming home to find flowers on the door. Our creamers make a cute but stunning welcoming. Just wrap a ribbon around the neck and tie it tightly in a bow. Venture into the garden and snip a few buds and you have a small beautiful bouquet ready to greet your guests. OR leave one as...
Anyone have a golfer dad? My husband is not a father yet, but when he becomes one I'm sure he'll receive plenty of golfer gifts. Here's a gift idea: pair our "Golf" Verse Tray with a pack of his favorite golf balls. It's sure to be an Ace! Seen above: Golf Tray (S2809 - $35) www.mottahedeh.com
Jewelry and Porcelain - the perfect combination of art and beauty. I keep one of these little jewelry boxes by my sink in the bathroom so that as I take off my earrings and rings they don't get lost down the sink. It's stylish and completely functional! For my friend's 25th birthday I thought I'd surprise her with an Imperial...
Memorial Day is just around the corner and people all over the country are getting geared up to honor those who have served their country and lost their lives. It's a holiday generally characterized by the colors of our nations flag. " Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 31 in...
