http://www.plateandpattern.com Plate & Pattern RSS feed en-us Copyright (C) 2012 plateandpattern.com I'm going to get in SO MUCH TROUBLE for showing you this! Oh well — what's life without a little mischief? Our team has been "secretly" working on the new Sara Blaine catalog for weeks. I say "secretly" ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=371 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=371 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 We hope you are having a fun and fabulous Fat Tuesday! And if not then maybe this giveaway can get your spirits soaring. [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/41395.jpg]] In honor of Mardi Gras and with it being Fat Tuesday we ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=370 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=370 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 We're off for Presidents' Day! Check back tomorrow for Prop Closet Tuesday! http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=368 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=368 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 We may not be in the Big Easy, but we sure know how to party as if we were! With Mardi Gras just around the corner we thought we'd take a stab at concocting our own rendition of a table setting featuring some of our home products with some bayou ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=369 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=369 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 While we were planning our Spring 2012 Catalog we fell in love with this flirty and feminine color palette Laurel picked out. You get to express your girly side but keep it updated with hints of gray, metallic and aqua blue. Then we got a stoke of ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=367 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=367 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 It's finally here! Happy Valentine's Day — anybody up for a Wear & Share? [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/heart.jpg]] Today's all about L-U-V, so what better to give away than our Serenity Heart Pearl Drop Earrings? ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=366 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=366 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/Date_Night.jpg]] Last week, little miss thang (AKA Kathleen) sashayed into work wearing some sassy red pants. She looked fab, and I was completely inspired to branch out of my dark and drab winter ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=365 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=365 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Treating yourself to a fancy dinner on Valentine's Day doesn't mean you have to dip into your 401(k). Just choose an elegant menu, get the kids out of the house, and get to cooking! Restaurants are so overpriced on Valentine's Day, so skip 'em. ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=364 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=364 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Just because Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted more weeks of winter doesn't mean you can't go ahead and get a head start on spring cleaning. We thought we would offer up some helpful organizational advice to help you get inspired ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=363 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=363 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Did you fall in love with some of the Consultants inspiration ideas from MyStyleShare in yesterday's post? If so then you're in luck today! [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/41478.jpg]] We are giving away the Villa Petite ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=362 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=362 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 If you ever find yourself fresh out of styling ideas (and let's face it, we all have off-days!), then head on over to MyStyleShare.com for some fresh inspiration! It's easy to fall in love with this style-sharing website, because it showcases so ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=361 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=361 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Attention Procrastinators (myself included): Sunday is the last day to order your sweetie some Willow House jewels and still get it in time for Valentine’s Day!   Are you still struggling with what to get? Stop stressing — you ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=360 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=360 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Just because you’re watching football doesn’t mean you have to entertain like a Neanderthal. Take your normal chili party up a notch with a little Simply Good Design.   The beauty of the Villa Collection is in its classic ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=359 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=359 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0600 If you're keeping up with the trends then today's giveaway is perfect for you! [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/34000100.jpg]] The black onyx weave jewelry featured in Leslie's post yesterday are the perfect eye catching ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=358 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=358 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 I love staying on top of the latest trends because they are always changing. And you know what that means — an excuse to buy something new!   One thing I love about Willow House is we’re always up on the latest trends. Our ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=356 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=356 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 When it comes to decorating, sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact. Petite, bite-size, adorable — there's a slew of adjectives that aptly describe the Amelia Thimble Domes. Last Valentine's Day, we had a little decorating ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=357 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=357 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600  [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/KC_FaveBoard2.jpg]] Winter hasn't always been one of my favorite times of the year; stuffy noses, cold weather and gray skies can sometimes put you in a bad mood. However, I find it always ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=354 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=354 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 If you enjoyed Tori's remedy for washing the dishes yesterday then you are going to love today's giveaway! [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/41562.jpg]] The Hyacinth Split Server is so many things; space-saver, time-saver, ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=355 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=355 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Do you absolutely dread doing the dishes as much I do? I can be a little OCD when it comes to cleaning our house, but when it comes to the kitchen sink — forget about it! I don't mind picking up after Thomas or cleaning up hair from our ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=353 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=353 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 With awards season in full swing, you have the perfect excuse to host an elegant cocktail party with your friends and watch the stars in action!   Last week, Leslie told you how to bling it up — this week I’m going to share a few ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=352 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=352 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Whether you’re married, engaged, dating, or single, every girl deserves something sparkly for Valentine’s Day!   Some girls love chocolate. Some girls love a romantic dinner by candlelight. But pretty much everybody loves to open ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=351 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=351 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 Did you enjoy yesterday's post about the gorgeous glass spread from the new spring catalog? [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/40930.jpg]] If so then you are in luck today! We are giving away our Petite Glass Dome so that you can ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=350 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=350 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 When you’re flipping through the pages of your favorite magazine or perusing your favorite blogs, do you ever see something and say, “I am SO doing that!” Inspiration is everywhere these days, from décor and fashion ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=349 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=349 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 It’s that time again. And no, I don’t mean time for your usual January diet. I’m talking about awards season people!   For a movie buff and celebrity gawker like myself, this is an exciting time. It’s when my favorite ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=348 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=348 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600 [[image=http://www.plateandpattern.com/uploads/Aldridge_2ways2.jpg]] One of my new spring favorites this season is the Aldridge Wire Cloche. Since we launched the jewelry line my need for some sparkle has been growing rapidly. The problem is I ... http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=347 http://www.plateandpattern.com/index.php?postid=347 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0600