STARTER KIT

Selling Guide

Spring 2009
Abingdon Buffet Stand
Spring 2009, page 25

Brilliant brass and stainless steel make the perfect couple in

this sophisticated entertaining piece. The two-tiered buffet
stand is designed to hold the Gail Pittman Hand-Painted Tray
and Tidbits and the Amelia Beaded Tray. The Tuscan and
Cinnabar Appetizer Trays will rest loosely atop the stand.
The brushed stainless steel in these pieces also coordinates with
our Astoria and Windsor Collections.

Features
•C
 ombining two metal finishes gives this piece a modern look that is
updated yet timeless.
• Don’t
 wait for a special occasion to buy an elegant entertaining
piece. You never know when you might need it!
•P
 ut this piece to everyday use on a kitchen countertop or
buffet table.

Ideas and Inspiration Dimensions

181⁄2" x 9" x 16" tall
•U
 se the stand to display small trinkets or party gifts on your
entry table.
•P
 lace the stand on a dresser to hold perfume bottles, jewelry, and
Product Combinations
• Windsor Tiered Server
other vanity accessories.
• Astoria Salt and Pepper
Use and Care • Astoria Beverage Carafe
• Wipe with a damp cloth to clean. • Amelia Beaded Tray and Trio
•H
 andle is for decorative use only. Do not attempt to carry
when filled.

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Astoria Creamer and
Lidded Jar with Spoon Spring 2009, page 51

This tabletop duo will add a sophisticated touch to your morning

coffee service. Use as a traditional creamer and sugar set, or
use the creamer to hold sauces or syrups and the lidded jar and
stainless steel spoon to serve chutneys or jams. Both feature the
Astoria Collection’s signature finial and brushed silver-colored
accents. Each creamer will be slightly different because the
handles and spout are individually shaped by master craftsmen.

Features
• This set is an elegant take on a kitchen must-have.
•S
 et makes the perfect addition to a breakfast buffet or after-dinner
coffee service.

Ideas and Inspiration

• Fill
 the creamer with syrup and the lidded jar with jam for breakfast
or with chocolate sauce and sprinkles for dessert.
• Makes a lovely gift for hostesses or newlyweds. Dimensions
Creamer: 4" x 23⁄4" x 41⁄2" tall
Use and Care
Jar: 3" diameter x 51⁄2" tall
• Hand wash only. Rinse spoon after use to help prevent staining.
• Not safe for use in the oven or microwave.
Spoon: 5" long

Product Combinations
• Astoria Beverage Carafe
• Gallery Mugs
• Astoria Canisters

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Cinnabar Appetizer Tray
Spring 2009, page 66

This bold red appetizer tray is an essential piece for serving party
pick-me-ups, desserts, or breads. Fits loosely on the Abingdon
Buffet Stand and on the Galveston Two-Tiered Stand.

Features
• T he cinnabar color is at home on the table year-round, coordinating
with everything from the red and gold of autumn to the crimson of
the holidays.
• T he Martha Stewart Living Color Issue reads, “Red lacquered
objects bring the same polished elegance to a room that red
fingernails give a well-dressed woman.” We agree—get the look of
lacquerware with our Cinnabar Collection.

Ideas and Inspiration

•D
 isplay with white pumpkins and red berries for a unique
autumn centerpiece.
• This tray looks wonderful holding shish kabobs at a barbecue. Dimensions
15 1⁄2" x 7" x 11⁄2" tall
• Tray is a great size for serving breadsticks or garlic bread.

Product Combinations
Use and Care
• Gallery Collection
•S
 toneware is dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven safe up to
350º F. Please allow tray to preheat with the oven. • Bella Luna Glassware

•D
 o not put cold stoneware from the refrigerator or freezer straight • Southern Sippers Glassware
into a hot oven or vice versa; do not put stoneware directly on a • Abingdon Buffet Stand
burner or in a broiler. Extreme temperature changes may cause your
stoneware to crack.
•W
 e suggest using a tablecloth, place mat, or trivet to prevent your
stoneware from scratching your table.
• Always wash and rinse your pottery after use. To remove dried-on
food, fill the piece with warm soapy water and set it aside. Please do
not soak your stoneware in water or use abrasives when cleaning.

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Elegant Barley Twist Pedestal
Spring 2009, page 69

Reach new heights. Turn a candle and a few green apples into an
inspired arrangement on our deep-brown pedestal.

Features
•O
 ur Elegant Barley Twist Pedestal is faithfully fashioned in resin after
an antique handturned English oak cake pedestal.
• T he elegant twist and perfect height of our pedestal are inspired by
a Southern Living photo-studio favorite.

Ideas and Inspiration

•S
 hort on cabinet space? Store a stack of pretty dishes or bowls on
the pedestal. They’ll be handy and make a beautiful display.
• T urn great design on its head—can be used as a riser right side up
or upside down equally effectively. Not food safe when used
upside down.
•M
 akes a perfect riser for our Vintage Pots, Olive Jars, or any piece
Dimensions
that you want to give new life.
8" diameter x 9" tall

Use and Care Product Combinations

•A
 lthough your pedestal is food safe, we recommend that you use a • Glass Domes
napkin, a doily, a plate, or a similar covering to protect the surface
• Cinnabar Accent Plates
and simplify cleanup.
• T o clean, wipe with a damp cloth. We do not recommend the use of
any detergents, cleaners, or waxes.
•H
 andle with care. Resin is similar to pottery and can break if
dropped or knocked.

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Emerson Stemware
Spring 2009, page 37

Here’s to you! We’re celebrating the introduction of our casual

new oversized stemware. Whether you use it every day or just for
entertaining, this set will quickly become a forever favorite. Small
bubbles are the hallmark of handmade glass.

Features
•E
 ach sturdy piece is a work of art, created in a classic style with an
optic design to catch the light.
• T he classic styling of these handmade glasses looks lovely in
glass-front cabinets.

Ideas and Inspiration

•M
 ake your table extra special without much extra work—fold a
pretty napkin, put one inside each glass, and set the table with
stemware at the center of every plate.
•C
 reate a unique candlelit dinner by removing two containers from
the Astoria Flatware Caddy and adding two Emerson glasses. Add Dimensions
candles in the remaining containers. Iced beverage glass: 3 3⁄4" diameter x
7" tall; holds 12 ounces
•D
 on’t be afraid to use a glass to serve dessert! It’s an easy way to
tie your last course into the rest of your tablescape.
Wine glass: 3 2⁄3" diameter x 8" tall;
holds 8 ounces.
Use and Care
• Dishwasher safe. Product Combinations
• Do not use in oven or microwave. • Villa Stoneware
•W
 hen cleaning, always cup the bowl in your hand by placing the • Gallery Collection
stem between two fingers. Never hold by the foot to clean. • Gail Pittman Hand-Painted Collection

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Gail Pittman
Bountiful Platter
Spring 2009, page 69

Nobody puts Bountiful in a corner! Bold red accented with

winding vines and blossoming flowers makes these pieces ideal for
display and everyday use.

Features
• Gail Pittman’s Bountiful pattern is one of our most popular designs.

Ideas and Inspiration

•O
 n a small side table, add candles to our Bountiful Platter for a
bright light display.
•C
 reate a centerpiece worthy of your family’s table by arranging
simple seasonal items on the platter, such as pinecones in the winter
and gourds in autumn.
•A
 work of art like this piece makes an excellent addition to your
wall or mantel as an easy display with big impact.
Dimensions
Use and Care 13" square x 1 1⁄4" tall
•E
 ach piece of our Hand-Painted Collection pottery has been hand
painted by skilled artisans exclusively for Southern Living At HOME. Product Combinations
No two are exactly alike. • Bountiful Pitcher and Bowl
•S
 ince this piece is large, we suggest hand washing rather than • Green Bountiful Collection
using a dishwasher.
• Cinnabar Collection
•M
 ay be put in the refrigerator. Not for use in the freezer, oven,
or microwave.
• T he unglazed foot (bottom) of your pottery may be rough. We
suggest using a tablecloth, a place mat, or a trivet to avoid
scratching your table.
•A
 lways wash and rinse your pottery after use. To remove dried-on
food, fill the piece with warm soapy water and set it aside. Do not
use abrasives to clean. Do not allow your pottery to soak in the
sink—the unglazed foot will absorb water, which could cause the
piece to crack if subjected to heat.

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Gail Pittman Hand-Painted
Dinnerware
Spring 2009, page 53

The gorgeous garlands of Gail’s Hand-Painted Collection

command attention. Combine these dishes with Villa Stoneware
for a fresh, fun place setting. No two pieces of our hand-painted
pottery are ever identical—and they shouldn’t be. Individual
brush strokes are the mark of true studio-quality creations and
add value to each piece.

Features
• Gail Pittman is famous for her garland designs.
•C
 onsultants and customers have asked us to bring back Gail’s
garland design—here it is by popular demand!

Ideas and Inspiration

• Use a dinner plate and bowl to create a small chip and dip.
• Turn
 a bowl upside down and top with a dinner plate to create an
impromptu cake stand.
Dimensions
Dinner Plate: 111⁄4" diameter
Use and Care
• Stoneware
 is dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven safe up to
Salad Plate: 75⁄6" diameter
350º F. Please allow it to preheat with the oven.
• Do
 not put cold stoneware from the refrigerator or freezer straight
Bowl: 65⁄6" diameter x 23⁄4" tall
into a hot oven or vice versa; do not put stoneware directly on a
burner or in a broiler. Extreme temperature changes may cause your
stoneware to crack.
Product Combinations
• Bella Luna Glassware
•W
 e suggest that you use a tablecloth, place mat, or trivet to prevent
• Sonoma Wine Cooler
your stoneware from scratching your table.
• Verona Olive Jar
• Always
 wash and rinse your pottery after use. To remove dried-on
food, fill the piece with warm soapy water and set it aside.
Please do not soak your stoneware in water or use abrasives
when cleaning.

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Gail Pittman Hand-Painted
Ruffled Bowl
Spring 2009, page 54

Each piece of the Gail Pittman Hand-Painted Collection

stoneware pottery has been hand painted by skilled artisans
exclusively for Southern Living At HOME. No two are
exactly alike.

Features
•O
 ur customers find that once you start collecting Gail’s Hand-
Painted Collection, it’s hard to stop! The pieces really are
that practical and beautiful.

Ideas and Inspiration

• T his long shape is great for creating a small planter or kitchen herb
garden. Remember to remove plants for watering, as bowl does not
have drainage holes.
• T his piece makes a lovely fruit bowl for lemons or apples. The bright
colors of the pottery accent the fruit.
Dimensions
Use and Care 10  3⁄4" x 6" x 2" tall
•Y
 our pottery is dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven safe up
to 350° F.
Product Combinations
•D
 o not put cold pottery from the refrigerator or freezer straight into • Gail Pittman Hand-Painted Collection
a hot oven or vice versa; do not put pottery directly on a burner or
• Manchester Trivet Trio
in a broiler. Extreme temperature changes could cause your pottery
to crack. • Elegant Stone Serving Stand

•W
 e suggest that you use a tablecloth, a place mat, or a trivet to
prevent your pottery from scratching your table.
•A
 lways wash and rinse your pottery after use. To remove baked-on
food, fill the piece with warm soapy water and set it aside. Please
do not soak your pottery in water or use abrasives when cleaning.

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Gallery Flatware:
Five-Piece Place Setting
Spring 2009, page 38

A spoonful of sugar never looked better. Balanced and weighted

like fine silver, our set is actually made of top-quality stainless
steel so you avoid polishing.

Features
• F latware is made of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel. This
particular grade of stainless steel is dishwasher safe and highly
resistant to rust and other staining.

Ideas and Inspiration

•B
 reak the rules! With flatware this beautiful, you’ll want to make
it the focal point. Display it in the center of every plate on a
pretty napkin.
•P
 ut a fun twist on setting the table by adding your flatware to a
small pot or vase. Our Petite Bud Vases work perfectly and look
beautiful.
Dimensions
•A
 flatware caddy is the best piece you never knew you needed.
Pieces range in size from 6 1⁄2" to 9 1⁄4" long.
Our Astoria Flatware Caddy creates a gorgeous storage solution for
your Gallery Flatware.
Product Combinations
• Gallery Collection
Use and Care
• Emerson Stemware
•D
 ishwasher safe. Loosely load your dishwasher so that water
• Petite Bud Vases
circulates freely for better cleaning.
• Do not use in the microwave.
• Promptly rinse your flatware after use to help prevent staining.
•K
 eep your flatware away from aluminum or other metal objects,
which can cause staining or pitting.

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Gallery Serveware Set
Spring 2009, page 36

The Gallery Collection, made exclusively for Southern Living At

HOME, is made of high-quality stoneware and will provide years
of pleasure when cared for properly.

Features
• This set is specially sized for versatility—the tray and accent bowls
are great for entertaining or for serving suppertime soups or salads.

Ideas and Inspiration

•K
 eep it simple—display two 3" x 21⁄2" pillar candles in the accent
bowls. Or just fill the accent bowls with decorative balls or small
holiday ornaments for an easy display.
• F ill one accent bowl with pretty soap in the bathroom and stack
decorative washcloths on the tray beside it.
•O
 n holidays like Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Christmas,
use the Cinnabar or Verde Accent Plates as chargers for the Gallery
Accent Bowls, and add the corresponding tidbits to the tray.
• L et the set grow up with your child—use to caddy cotton swabs and
lotions in the nursery, then stash ponytail holders and bows inside
for a little girl’s room.

Use and Care

•S
 toneware is dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven safe up to Dimensions
350º F. Preheat with oven. Bowls: 5 3⁄4" square x 3" tall
•D
 o not put cold stoneware from the refrigerator or freezer straight
into a hot oven or vice versa; do not put stoneware directly on a Tray: 15 3⁄4" x 8 1⁄2" x 11⁄2" tall
burner or in a broiler. Extreme temperature changes may cause
cracking. Product Combinations
• Gallery Dinnerware
•P
 lease use a tablecloth, place mat, or trivet to prevent your
stoneware from scratching your table. • Gallery Upside-Down Cake Stand

•A
 lways wash and rinse your pottery after use. To remove dried- • Gallery Tureen and Ladle
on food, fill the piece with warm soapy water and set it aside. • Farmhouse Tiered Basket
Please do not soak your stoneware in water or use abrasives when
cleaning.

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Jamestown Tray
Spring 2009, page 9

Dream delivery. Who wouldn’t wish for chocolate pie brought

right to the table on a gorgeous tray, surrounded by twinkling
candles?

Features
• T his tray is the perfect size and style to deliver drinks and
hors d’oeuvres.
•R
 emovable glass liner gives you the option to serve food or use
the tray for decoration.

Ideas and Inspiration

•C
 reate a portable centerpiece or table decoration by adding a
pretty bowl to the tray and surrounding it with greenery. We like to
use our medium sized Luminous Nesting Bowl.
•O
 rganize your most-used kitchen utensils. Attach the tray securely to
the wall, then hang kitchen utensils from its loops using S-hooks. You
can even use the tray’s handles as towel holders! Remove glass liner
before hanging tray. Dimensions
•C
 andles look quite pretty on our tray. Try them alone on the glass 14" diameter x 4 1⁄4" tall, including handles
liner, or, better yet, invest in some pretty votive holders. Our
Jamestown Votive Holders are a perfect match! Product Combinations
• Terrace Accent Plates
Use and Care • Jamestown Votive Holders
• Wipe with a damp cloth to clean. • Petite Bud Vases
• Tray is food safe when used with the removable glass insert.

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Manchester Trivet Trio
Spring 2009, page 57

For casual or formal entertaining, these ceramic trivets are an

elegant solution for protecting your tabletop. You can also use
them as decorative accents in your kitchen or dining room.
Rectangular trivet can hang vertically or horizontally.

Features
• T hese trivets are inspired by carved wood pieces that sell for a
fortune at antique stores and estate sales.
• T hese pieces are ceramic, making them ideal for use as a kitchen
backsplash or as trivets.

Ideas and Inspiration

•H
 ang as medallions on the sides of your mantel to add an air
of luxury.
• Add height to a vase or plant and protect your table at the same time.
•G
 ive the appearance of depth by lining several of the rectangular
trivets along a backsplash.
•S
 plit up the set to give as housewarming or teacher gifts. Or give
the whole set as a wedding gift.

Use and Care

• Wipe with a damp cloth to clean.

Dimensions
Round: 63⁄4" x 1⁄2" thick

Rectangular: 101⁄2" x 6" x 1⁄2" thick.

Product Combinations
• Tuscan Accent Pieces
• Canterbury Charger
• Christmas Memories Serving Bowl

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Rosedale Plant Holders
Spring 2009, page 31

Our rubbed-iron holders can be used with flowers, pillar candles,

and food. They can also be used for storage.

Features
• Small plant holder fits inside the large holder for easy storage.
• This set is one of our most beloved sellers!
• T hese plant holders are the perfect size for organization—
they’re roomy enough to hold a lot, but not so large that small
items get lost.

Ideas and Inspiration

•P
 ut them in your bathroom with washcloths in the large holder and
soaps in the smaller one. Or create a cookie baking station in the
kitchen by filling the large holder with cookie cutters and adding
containers of sprinkles, food coloring, and icing to the small holder.
• Use an upside down plant holder as a riser for our Jubilation Cross. Dimensions
•C
 amouflage a pot by tucking Reindeer Moss around it inside the Large: 6 1⁄4" x 6 1⁄4" x 5 7⁄8" tall
plant holder. The moss peeks out of the iron swirls and makes your
arrangement look professionally designed! Small: 4 3⁄8" x 4 3⁄8" x 4 1⁄8" tall

Use and Care Product Combinations

• Wipe with a damp cloth to clean. • Botanica Tiered Planter

• Line for use with food. • Flower Market Door Bucket

• Jubilation Cross

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Tuscan Everyday Baker
Spring 2009, page 23

Bake and serve in this stoneware once and you’ll never

want to use plain glass dishes again. Each robin’s egg-blue
baker is hand dipped and features a hand-brushed edge,
creating variation in the color intensity.

Features
• The
 inspiration piece for our baker was actually created by a
glass designer. We translated the artisan glass into a functional
ceramic piece.
• T he unique unfolding edges of the baker will make your dishes
look like a just-opened present—not to mention make them easy to
carry to the table!

Ideas and Inspiration

• Bake your favorite appetizers for the holidays.
Dimensions
•P
 lace a 3- or 4-inch pot inside the baker. Rosemary plants or a small 91⁄2" x 91⁄2" x 31⁄2" tall
poinsettia are great. Fill in the empty spaces with moss or small
holiday ornaments.
Product Combinations
• Estate Trivet Trio
Use and Care • Tuscan Canisters
• Dishwasher safe. Do not allow to soak in water.
• Galveston Serving Stand
• Microwave and oven safe up to 450° F.
• Do not place in a hot oven. Allow baker to heat up with the oven.
• Does not fit Clairmont Casserole Caddies.

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Villa Stoneware
Spring 2009, page 5

Celebrate everyday charm with Villa Stoneware. Organically

shaped beading edged by a soft-brown, hand-rubbed finish is both
durable and romantic. Dress it up with elegant glassware,
or pair with colorful pottery for a casual supper.

Features
•V
 ersatile dishes are a great investment—creamy stoneware stands
on its own for a casual supper and also coordinates with brighter
pieces for a festive party.
•A
 simple pearl necklace is sophisticated but not showy.
Hand-brushed beads give this stoneware collection the same
polished effect.

Ideas and Inspiration

• A beaded edge makes Villa Stoneware plates ideal chargers. Use
the dinner plate as a charger with a Terrace or Verde Accent Plate.
• In the morning, a little routine goes a long way toward making Dimensions
things run smoothly. Start an everyday tradition by serving cereal or Dinner Plates: 111⁄2" diameter
oatmeal in Villa Stoneware Bowls and coffee or orange juice in our
generously large Villa Stoneware Mugs. Salad Plates: 81⁄2" square

•W
 hy hide your favorite collection in a cabinet? The beaded edge
Bowls: 61⁄4" diameter x 3" tall
of this collection makes it ideal for storage on your countertop in a
plate stand.
Mugs: 5" x 33⁄4" x 5" tall; holds 14 ounces
• Create a plate arrangement on the wall with Villa Dinner Plates
accented by Verde or Terrace Accent Plates.
Product Combinations
• Covington Accent Tray
Use and Care • Emerson Stemware
•S
 toneware is dishwasher, freezer, microwave, and oven safe up to
• Chesapeake Flatware
350º F. Please preheat with oven.
• Verde Collection
•D
 o not put cold stoneware from the refrigerator or freezer straight
into a hot oven or vice versa; do not put stoneware directly on a • Terrace Accent Plates
burner or in a broiler. Extreme temperature changes may cause your
stoneware to crack.
• We suggest that you use a tablecloth, place mat, or trivet to prevent
stoneware from scratching table.
•A
 lways wash and rinse pottery after use. To remove dried-on food,
fill with warm soapy water and set aside. Do not soak stoneware in
water or use abrasives when cleaning.

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