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All Things Zebra: Jonathan Adler and DVF

Last week when I was browsing through instagram, I noticed Jonathan Adler posted these super fun zebra print trays and mugs. Very cute! I’m not usually a big fan of animal print, but I love these bright-coloured zebras!

Above, from top-left: Carnaby Zebra nesting trays, Carnaby Zebra mug, and Carnaby Zebra stacking dish

I took a quick peek around to see what other cool zebra stuff is out there right now and DVF has this collection, also moving away from the typical black and white, in green.

Above: Diane Von Furstenberg Funky Zebra dinnerware collection

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All Things Black: Set Your Table

Ever since my husband and I moved into our new house a few months ago, I’ve been obsessed with redoing the dated kitchen. We’re not looking to do a complete demo at this point; that’s just not in the budget. Just want to give it a little freshening up: paint the cabinets, new countertop, new sink, and maybe some new appliances.

I’m back and forth between painting the cabinetry in a colour or just going with white cabinetry and black accents. This sent me on a detour looking for black dinnerware and serveware. There’s quite the selection of black tabletop items out there right now if you’re looking for something new.

Above: Almoco Flatware from Design Within Reach, Oneida Flatware, Romano Black from Macy’s

Above: Sloane Square Serving Platter by Nautica, Lennox Moonlight Garden Black Accent Plate, Dynasty Black Twilight Platter by Mikasa

Above: Triangle Square Bowl from Crate & Barrel, Oleg Cassini Ava Fruit Bowl, Cuiora Paper Bowl

Above: Kosta Boda Mine Tumbler in Black, Midnight Black Glassware Collection from Target

Above: Fiesta Disk Pitcher, Le Creuset Stoneware Pitcher

Diamond-Like Detail: 3 Plates from CB2

Buying “holiday” or any Christmas-y dinnerware isn’t really my thing, but I do like the idea of picking up a few fun plates that are perfect for a holiday table and great for any time of year.

These three diamond-cut patterned plates are fun and festive and part of the holiday line-up at CB2. I’d love to pick up one of each, and I think I will. At $4.95 each, how can I not, really??

Above: Clarity, Quartz, and Refract plates from CB2.

Techno Plates from CB2

I think it’s fair to say that I’m a little excited about the upcoming opening of CB2 inToronto. For the past year, I’ve checked their website often just to see when the store would be opening. The dates have moved quite a bit, but it’s finally opening this month. Woo!!

Anyway, this blog is about home wares, right? So, I digress. Recently added to the CB2 website, these funky Techno plates. As you can see they look great when paired with simple and classic whites.

And what a steal at $4.95 a piece!

Invite Elves to the Holiday Table

I’ll take Santa and his elves over angels any day!

I’m particularly fond of the Modern Santa collection below, from West Elm. The Santa headcookie jar would be so adorable on my countertop over the holidays! And, if you’re looking for some elves on your serveware, there are a couple of great platter options below, as well.

Above: West Elm’s Modern Santa collection

Above: Elves on plates! Kosta Boda Noel platter on the left, and Jingle Elf platter from Crate & Barrel on the right

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