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Shop of the Month: World Market

01 Tuesday May 2012

Posted by melissaoconnor in Shop of the Month

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Apothecary Vases, Beige Lotus Handmade Gift Wrap, Block Print Patchwork Throw Pillow, Blue Circle Handmade Gift Wrap, cost plus world market, Forest Animal Pens, Glass Cloche, global, handmade, home goods, Iron Horse Doorstop, Klara Antique Candlestick Lamp, Kraft Birthday Cake Gift Wrap, Maalai Floral Frame, Madras Square Basket, shop, unique, Vintage Bird Paperweight

If you don’t know about World Market, it’s about time you do. This shop is one of my favorites because they carry such an array of items from home decor to accessories. Besides having beautiful and unique products, their prices are great as well. How can you beat that?

Opening in 1958, Cost Plus World Market was a place where people could find unusual and handmade items. Located in San Francisco at the well known Fisherman’s Wharf it became popular very fast. The system the owner used was to sell everything at cost plus 10% for profit. Hence the name Cost Plus.

Today, there are hundreds of stores in business as well as their online shop. It’s global inspired goods are loved by all who look for special treasures. Here are a few of my top picks!

Shop of the Month: World Market - Madras Square Basket

Shop of the Month: World Market - Iron Horse Doorstop

Shop of the Month: World Market - Apothecary Vases

Shop of the Month: World Market - Glass Cloche

Shop of the Month: World Market - Maalai Floral Frame

Shop of the Month: World Market - Klara Antique Candlestick Lamp

Shop of the Month: World Market - Block Print Patchwork Throw Pillow

Shop of the Month: World Market - Vintage Bird Paperweight

Shop of the Month: World Market - Forest Animal Pens

Shop of the Month: World Market - Blue Circle Handmade Gift Wrap

Shop of the Month: World Market - Kraft Birthday Cake Gift Wrap

Shop of the Month: World Market - Beige Lotus Handmade Gift Wrap

Table Goodies

19 Tuesday Apr 2011

Posted by melissaoconnor in Crafty Ideas, Decor Ideas, Events & Parties, Everyday Design

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Table Goodies

The table setting is always an important element of an event. It doesn’t have to be crazy. Actually, it shouldn’t be crazy at all. If you are designing the table people will be eating at then I recommend you don’t put flowers or any decorative items in front of their faces. Guests should be able to look at each other and talk. I am not a big fan of events where the host is blatantly trying to impress everyone with elaborate designs.

If you are trying to spice up a table with a buffet or dessert, all you need is a few pops of happy to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Just remember, when food is near don’t include candles that smell. Why have them compete? The food should smell tasty enough!

Here are a few cute and unique ways to brighten up a table at any event. Keep it simple and you already get two thumbs up.

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