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Silver Spoon Showcase

Persia Jewelry Collection by Prouna

Diana Jeweled Dinnerware by Prouna

Stafford Flower by Spode and Waterford Powerscourt Gold Accent

Gucci Deep Jewel Tones, NYC fashion week.

For us, runway translates into tableware, and dishes in gorgeous ways. Try blues in your crystal, eggplant purple and burgundy contrasting crisp white china, and sapphire greens serveware to infuse your table with colors worthy of royalty. Here are some magnificent takes on some of fall’s most fashionable colors:

We love this modern take on the classic navy

Pair this gilded L'object Napkin Holder with clean white linens for an easy way to bring this season's ombres, dusty blue and olive green to the table.

Go all out with this ruby bowl by Waterford

If you’re worried about going overboard with the pink, Honeysuckle can be used as the perfect accent color. It fits comfortably with a broad range of colors including neutrals such as grey, taupe, beige, tans and caramel as well as black and white. Try Honeysuckle in napkins, chargers, and candleholders, as seen above.

Lenox Floral Fusion

Lenox incorporated Honeysuckle quite beautifully with their Floral Fusion pattern that can be used during any season to leave you feeling summery.

If Honeysuckle is a bit much for your tastes, here are some tamer versions of pink tableware. Shown are: pink glass iced tea goblets in the Arlington pattern by Mosser. Cup and saucer in the Petite Fleur Pink pattern by Laura Ashley for Johnson Brothers, vintage dinner plate in the Lollipop pattern, Pastelle line, by Mikasa, and Somebunny mug by Hallmark.

Annieglass featured in the NYT Dining Section

Hop on over to our site to see our full line of Annieglass creations.

Or click here to read the full article over at New York Times.

Town & Country by Allan Adler

By Ame Jacobsen

Jardin d'Eden by Marcel Wanders

Zermatt by Patrick Jouin for Puiforcat

Check out the full article and accompanying photo gallery here.

We learned about one of the most undervalued vegetables – the beet. Pessy explained how beets have more to them than just their gorgeous colors, earthy-sweet flavor and delicious greens – these humble root vegetables are also loaded with vitamin c, potassium, fiber, iron and folic acid.

SOME BEET TIPS

While available year round, spring is prime time for baby beets that are sweet and tender. Look for smooth, firm roots and crisp looking greens. Separate greens from the roots and store separately in the fridge. The greens will last a few days but the roots will last up to 3 weeks.

Pessy Haskelevich

BEET & ASPARAGUS GALETTE

Whether sweet or savory a galette is less fussy than a traditional tart and offers a more crisp crust.  Use your imagination to change it up throughout the year; butternut squash and red onions in winter, tomatoes and corn in summer and this can easily be dessert if you add ¼ cup sugar to the dough and fill it with fresh fruit.

BEET & ASPARAGUS GALETTE

PASTRY

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½  teaspoon fine sea salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4-6 tablespoons ice-cold water
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Directions
Pulse flour and salt in the food processor.  Add the butter and pulse 10 times or until mixture resembles a coarse meal.  Drizzle ice water evenly over mixture and pulse until it just forms a ball. (Do not overwork dough, or pastry will be tough.) Gently press dough into a 5-inch disk and chill, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 1 hour.

Preheat oven to o 400°F with rack in middle.

FILLING

2 pounds beets, cut in half and thinly sliced
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
20 mint leaves chopped
salt and pepper to taste
4 stalks asparagus cut into 3 inch pieces
4 oz ricotta or soft goat cheese (optional)

Directions
Toss beets with vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper and mint.  Set aside.

TO MAKE THE GALETTE
Roll out dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin. Transfer to a baking sheet. Toss the beets with asparagus and leaving the juices behind arrange the beets in the center of dough, leaving a 2 to 3-inch border. Fold dough in on itself to cover outer rim of filling, pleating dough as necessary. Drizzle a bit of olive oil and freshly ground pepper all over top of the crostata.  Brush pastry with beaten egg and bake galette until crust is cooked through and golden on edges, 40-45 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack 10 minutes before serving.

SPRING SALAD WITH TARRAGON DRESSING

The demo was completed with a tasting of Pessy’s otherworldly creations couple with some white whine and cheese.

Fine glassware is usually lumped into two categories, Stemware, the more formal of the pair and usually made of crystal and Barware, which is mainly used for hard liquor.

STEMWARE

All glassware begins with, you guessed it, molten glass. Crystal, is made by adding lead to the molten glass which lends it a unique translucency, clarity, and fine color.

Most stemware sets include 4 basic types:

Bellina By Lenox

The Goblet – the good for everything glass with a 12 – 14oz bowl generally used for water, but also can be used for all types for wine.

Red Wine – a 12-16oz glass with a wide-mouthed, rounded bowl that gives the wine plenty of room to breathe. As red wine is served at room temperature, it should be held by the bowl to keep the wine at the appropriate temperature and enhance the aroma.

White Wine – 10-14oz glass that is taller in shape and tapered at the mouth. As white wine is served chilled, it’s best to hold it by the stem to prevent your
hand from warming the wine.

Flute – used for serving champagne, this glass is 6-8oz in size. The flute’s tall shape and small mouth allow the bubbles to move slowly and retain their effervescence.

BARWARE

Unlike Stemware, Barware is used for the hard stuff, like whiskey, bourbon, and vodka. It can be made of crystal or glass.

Arabesque Amber By Versace

Double Old Fashioned – or the DOB, is a short and stout 10-12oz. This wide glass is perfect for drinks “on the rocks” and everyday use.

The Highball – is the DOB’s taller, slimmer brother that holds about 12oz, also called a beverage glass. It is commonly used for mixed or iced drinks. Larger versions are called coolers.

So now you know!

#1 Vendome Goblet by Noritake

This gorgeous five piece selection with a flawless silhouette is an instant classes that you will love for a lifetime.

#2 Tulipe by Reed & Barton

A trio of fluid lines, these voluptuous stems have curves in all the right places.

#3 TAC 02 by Rosenthal Bordeaux

Thoroughly modern, these lovely vessels show off the delicacy of glass to perfection.

#4 Reed & Barton Soho Goblet

Reminiscent of your grandmother’s crystal, this gorgeous set of glassware will add just the right splash of sparkle to your table.

#5 Lismore by Waterford

Waterford has always been the king (queen?) of glass, and this time they’ve done it again with this brilliant, timeless collection.

#6 Lenox’s Opal Innocence

Exquisitely carved with climbing vines, these glasses are a resplendent homage to nature.

#7 Duchesse by Vera Wang

Taking a que from her lovely dress confections, Vera Want recreates her vision in gorgeous glass.

#8 Breeze Blue by Noritake

Finish off your table setting with a splash of ocean blue.

#9 Vera Wang’s Love Knots

A set for those with a penchant for playful and a whimsy for the wonderful.

#10 Bellina by Lenox

Delicate floral sprigs are etched on fine crystal, giving this pattern a springtime feel.

This post is a part of the Best of Ten series in celebration of the Silver Spoon Store’s 10th anniversary.

The Stunning Prouna Jewelry Princess Collection

So what does this magical dinnerware look like? Exactly like a fairy crashed straight into a pirate carrying a treasure chest of precious jewels. In other words, a luxury dinnerware collection that is at once intricate but simple, modern yet fairytale worthy, and of course, each one sparkles with just the right touch of Swarovski Crystals.

Prouna Jewelry Persia Collection

In addition to their jewelery collections, Prouna also has some gorgeous handpainted pieces that make functional dinnerware a work of art.  Fusing form and function, Prouna has taken on the fine china industry already cluttered with amazing designers and comes out a winner each time.

Handpainted Prouna Selene Collection