Jun192020by DishesOnly | News
On our Dishesonly social media accounts we have decided to post table styling ideas that featured the 2020 Pantone colors with our marvelous collection. If you want to set up your table with the trendiest colors of the year, keep reading! Each year Pantone chooses the color of the year, dictating the new color trends in fashion and design. The Pantone color of 2020 is Classic Blue: calm, confidence and connection. Besides the color of the year, Pantone has published the Fashion Color Trend Report, which illustrates the most popular color trends of Spring/Summer 2020 in fashion and decor....
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Jun72019by DishesOnly | News
This is the time of the year when we prepare our house for the summer and, why not, we plan to renovate our tableware. We spend time cleaning, gardening, and fixing things in the outdoor spaces. Of course we want to get ready for guests and for al fresco dinner party. Therefore we look for new decorating ideas for our tablescapes and for our summerhouse. No matter where you live and where your holiday home is, summer calls for bright colors and cheerful designs. There is one particular tableware décor that we like most because of its joyful mood:...
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Apr262019by DishesOnly | News
Who doesn’t have a white dinnerware set in the cupboard? A white dinnerware set is like having a jolly in our hands. It really combines with everything. You can use it for an elegant dinner party, and for more casual and informal gatherings. Although a white dinnerware set can be matched with any color, our fave one is yellow mustard. We think that white and yellow together are just sublime. This combination is also perfect for a wedding color palette, as suggested by Martha Stewart. Yellow is an elegant and chic color. From its lighter hues, like lemon, to...
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Mar292019by DishesOnly | News
We have just entered the season of brunch and of get together. This is the perfect time of the year to invite friends and family for in-door as well as for out-door parties. The days are longer and we feel like enjoying life and having good times with our beloved. We prepare snacks and different kind of appetizers and finger food, getting ready to host friends in a casual and informal style. Recipes for this season confirm this cool “brunch trend”: fresh vegetables, salads, fruits and milk shakes, dips, vegan pies and sandwiches. Brunch time! The first appointment of...
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Feb242019by DishesOnly | News
If you are planning a trip to Salento, in Apulia, ceramics and food are two authentic “Made in Italy” products that should be on top of your shopping list. Salento is the “heel” of the Italian “boot” and encompasses towns like Lecce, where you can admire amazing Baroque architectural monuments. Besides the cities, there is an array of beautiful little villages, surrounded by breathtaking beaches. Wandering in the narrow streets of Gallipoli, or Ostuni, you will find gorgeous linen, paper maché statues, wrought iron objects, and the typical Lecce stone productions, which is a particular kind of limestone. Given...
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Jan202019by DishesOnly | News
Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury. Coco Chanel 2019: New Year, new challenges and new good intentions to restyle our house. Your home is your luxury spot, and it is the ultimate place where you (should) feel comfortable. There is no need to escape to exclusive resorts in order to be surrounded by elegance and beauty. Instead, you can turn your house into a luxury home. Just achieve these three affordable resolutions and you will feel pampered throughout 2019. Make your home organized. Fill your home with the things that make you happy, and that you...
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Nov32018by DishesOnly | News
The holiday season has already started. You’re probably planning several dinner parties and gatherings. You are thinking about how to decorate your home and how to make it beautiful and cozy. Though impressing your guests sometimes can be stressful, we will try to help you in this effort. Tablescape styling is an art. Therefore we’ve pulled together different styles that you may want to consider when setting an unforgettable holiday party table. In order to give you the best inspiration, we have partnered with a special artist. We are so excited to share this project with Barbara, floral artist...
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Oct52018by DishesOnly | News
We all know about the close relationship interior and fashion have and how they influence each other. So, the inspiration to write this post came by the words used to define the Fall/Winter 2018 trends, most of which are borrowed from the interior design dictionary: blanket, tapestry, patchwork, quilt, neon. Among all the trends, we’ve picked up four that can be matched together for an eclectic “personal style” result. Leather and black From jackets to miniskirts, the leather mood recalling Matrix and Cat Woman will be a leitmotif of this Fall Winter. Black is back in interior design...
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Sep72018by DishesOnly | News
September brings a magic vibe in the air and light in the sky: it marks the border between summer and fall. Some mist in the morning, a gentle breeze at night and still clear sky and sun during the day. But soon the seasons will turn, the leaves will begin to turn crisp and we will start wearing fluffy sweaters. We’ve gathered together some of our design pieces, and created a mood board to inspire you slowly getting in the autumn spirit. We chose a lovely combo: beige and soft, or dusty blue. For us these two colors represent...
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Jun12018by DishesOnly | News
The outdoor party season is about to start. Are you ready to host a chic summer gathering with friends? Follow these three tips and show us the outcome. Tag @DishesOnly in your outdoor party pictures posted on your Instagram/FB profile. 1. Set the mood Either you have a tiny pool, or a patio in a garden, or a backyard, or just a small balcony, don’t panic! Pull different chairs together for a casual atmosphere. Use rugs and pillows to add warmth to the setting. If you have enough space, set up a long table and define a food area...
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May42018by DishesOnly | News
Pink is a lifestyle. Pink icons have always populated our lives in fashion, design, style and even in drinks. Millennial pink is the latest trend. It is everywhere and, this graceful hue, is all about femininity and charme. It is the color of the moment in fashion and design. Just take a look at the last issue of Vogue living and Elle Decor. Shades of peony, blush, baby and rose quartz pink are all trending interior design features. It is very easy to incorporate one or more pink objects into your home, because pink matches any home styles and...
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Apr62018by DishesOnly | News
Blue is a versatile color: it can match with every color (as black does too). It is associated with harmony and creates a comfy vibe wherever it is used. Blue is the “king” of colors for vases, plates and artistic objects, from the ancient times up to now. So, check out our suggestions to add blue into your home and make it chic and unique. Make a great contrast with pink Pink brings light to a blue space. If you have a blue couch, use a neutral rug, or plants, to create a cozy space. White elements are a...
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Jan122018by DishesOnly | News
A new year has just begun and we are already invaded by compelling trends and must haves that will characterized the year 2018, not only in fashion and home décor, but also in food, health, technologies, travel and our daily life. According to the most reputed media and research institutes, in 2018 women will hold key roles in politics, as well as in businesses. The #metoo revolution will redefine the relationship with males. We will shop from our self-driving cars. Thanks to the progresses of augmented reality (AR), we’ll visualize furniture in our home before buying them. We will...
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Dec292017by DishesOnly | News
December is a time of assessment. We all think about what we have achieved and what we could have done better. We go through the ups and downs of the past year. There were times when we wanted to close the Company because of poor sales, and times when we received an appreciation from a customer and we thought that we should have gone on. This short post is meant to thank all our customers and followers who have supported us during 2017. A big thanks to our blogger partners and friends, in particular to: Alice, Saghar, Giulia, Cristina,...
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Nov262017by DishesOnly | News
There is magic in the air during the holiday season. Long-time friends appear suddenly to wish you a happy new year. Unknown relatives (!!) show up for the Christmas Eve dinner. Unused objects, laying in the closet for months, emerge from boxes and old suitcases. Christmas decorations, gilded glasses, silver cutlery. We dust our Christmas carols CDs and play them during our holiday party. We feel that everything becomes possible. As children do, we look forward to turning our desires into reality. Gifts materialize under the Christmas trees, reindeer fly through the night sky, and dishes… 😉 ...
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