THE LATEST FROM FRAN BERGER
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Upgrade your summer look with fresh flowers and fabulous vases. | Fran Berger
Fresh flowers are a great way to add a lovely touch to your home. Wherever you get them, your local farmer's market, the grocery store, or even your own backyard, make sure you have vases or containers (don't limit yourself to vases) in multiple sizes and shapes. ...
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How to decorate your table for a Happy Easter. | Fran Berger
I'm encouraged by what I see amongst my family and friends who have taken the present challenges seriously. It has given me a lot of reason to be optimistic about seeing everyone personally and not just through Zoom or Facetime....
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How to light up your life with candles! | Fran Berger
Candlelight is so warm and pleasant to look at; it can add instant ambiance to just about any room and whatever you're doing. Let's say that you're planning for a cozy night in. Or you plan to dine outside with...
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Elegance for your Passover celebration. | Fran Berger
Passover has always been celebrated with family and friends. And, I continue to remain positive in our current climate that not only my family, but my friends will be able to join me for this sacred holiday. With adding a...
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Travel is stressful, so make it easy and fun. | Fran Berger
Experienced travelers usually have their list of "go-to" items that they always take on every trip. These are on the top of my list. First, I always bring a big scarf that I can use as a blanket because jets can get pretty cold sometimes. Second, of course, sunglasses! I picked up...
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Bring Spring to Your Table | Fran Berger
When the coming season is Spring - it means adding color, brightness, and whimsy that will indicate warmer weather is just over the horizon! My friends at GEARYS Beverly Hills can help you add the perfect pieces to your collection that...
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Searching for the perfect serving pieces for your dining table | Fran Berger
Having unique serving pieces can make your dining table that much more fun. They don't have to be formal items, just ones that bring interest and conversation to the table - pieces that perhaps have a story. Ones that you love and that...
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It's time to bring back the Punch Bowl. | Fran Berger
Punch Bowls have a bad reputation. They remind us of long ago PTA meetings, school dances, and other things that we'd rather forget. But picture this party idea: invite some friends over to bring their favorite snacks, and you supply a chilled bowl of champagne punch. Sounds like...
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How modern couples go through their wedding registries together. | Fran Berger
You're getting married! Congratulations. As a modern couple, you've decided to create your wedding registry together. But, that can be a problem sometimes when your tastes don't match completely. My friends at GEARYS Beverly Hills have a solution. They put the entire registry on gift cards for you....
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Save space with luxurious bath sheets! | Fran Berger
We talk about making things simpler around the home by keeping less stuff. One of the ways you can do that is by getting rid of old bath towels and replacing them with luxurious bath sheets. Bath sheets are much larger than regular bath...
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How to fill out your wedding registry. | Fran Berger
Don't forget that your wedding registry is for much more than china, glass and silver. Look for additional things that will elevate your entertaining experience - perhaps fun items for your bar, a new set of candlesticks for your dining...
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Relax with your own private cocktail hour. | Fran Berger
I think one of the most important ways to close every day is to sit down with a friend or your significant other and download your day with a private cocktail hour - with alcohol or not. All you need...
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Your Happily Every Day After | Fran Berger
You received all those lovely things from your wedding registry, and where did they all go? If you're like most people, you put them away for a "special" day. The specialists at Gearys Beverly Hills have another way of looking at it. You spent...
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How to organize your kitchen. | Fran Berger
One of the most important things you learn when you run a restaurant is that an organized kitchen is a functional kitchen. That means putting those kitchen essentials within arms reach, but making sure that you can find everything else....
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The Kitchen Essentials | Fran Berger
You just moved into a new home. Congratulations! Now it's time to talk about kitchen essentials - all the truly important things that you need to start your new kitchen right.Here are links to the items featured in this video:Oxo...
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Solving the lunch box dilemma. | Fran Berger
Here's a way to solve the lunch box dilemma: cool little lunch box kits from Bentgo. They have different colors and styles for boys and girls. Each "bento box" has little compartments for servings of food. You'll save on plastic...
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Why you need decanters for your fine red wine. | Fran Berger
If you love a good glass of red wine, you need decanters to help bring out the aroma and flavors that the winemaker wants you to enjoy. I love this Michael Aram Decanter because it has its own aerator funnel. But, there are so many other wonderful styles from...
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Use your wedding gifts! | Fran Berger
We spend a lot of time filling out all those wedding registry lists: things we love, things we think are beautiful. And what do we do? We store them! But why? I say use them - every day and enjoy! Links: Baccarat http://bit.ly/2QrOVZ1Lobmeyr Scotch Decanter and Glasses http://bit.ly/2EKq1yfWardrobe:...
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A special place at the table for your kids! | Fran Berger
When you're out shopping for new place settings for yourself, remember that your kids need a special place too. I found a fun set from Alex Marshall Studios that can be personalized in several different colors all with your child's...
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The not-so-lost art of writing Thank You notes! | Fran Berger
Some people say that writing thank you notes is a lost art. Not for me. I go to the Paper Source because they offer such a wide selection of lovely thank you notes and personalized letterhead. It's always a special...
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