Setting the perfect table...and pulling it off!

 If you have ever fallen in love with the elegance of fine dining but feel strangely out of place, try to remember my favourite scene in the movie Titanic, where Jack dresses up as a First Class passenger and pulls off an elegant mystique during the evening. You may not have the unsinkable Molly Brown to dress you up and teach you etiquette, but you can certainly learn how to put on the glitz with some of these helpful hints.

This is a classic and simple place setting for a formal breakfast. Generally these include a cereal or fruit, a plated entree, coffee or tea, and milk, juice or water. This place setting can be added to or simplified depending on what you chose to serve.

This is a formal lunch place setting and a generally good guide to follow for setting places indoors or for a formal outdoor meal. Usually lunch can include a salad or soup as well as an entree and may even feature a light dessert.

 This place setting is for a formal high-tea. It can of course, be simplified but can have up to three dishes, served individually, and  may include: sandwiches, scones, cookies or small cakes. There may also be tea, coffee or water.

 This is a simple or "low-tea" place setting. Rather than serving guests an individual portion, low tea often features a variety of foods served on dessert tiers or from one large cake or platter of foods.This often comes with a sandwich or small lunch and some simple desserts. Usually this may include coffee, tea or water with the meal.

This is a formal dinner/supper place setting. An informal dinner is typically set the same as the lunch place setting with additional dishes for extra courses. When in doubt, Always place large utensils towards the inside of the place setting and dessert forks or spoons to the top of the place setting. Any additional cutlery should be served with the dishes they are used for (bread knife on bread dish, caviar spoon, with caviar dish etc.). 

If you are ever in doubt about how to arrange your table, just remember to "make your bed!" The table is ALWAYS set with the mnemonic B-E-D.... Bread- Entree- Drink!

With any luck, your guests will assume you have always been the pinnacle of grace and perfection at the table.

Queen Anne Vanity

 This elegant Queen Anne Vanity table is the newest addition to the shop.

 The Queen Anne Vanity features a lovely curved triple mirror.

 There are two spacious drawers for various personal items and a great step-up work space.

This would make an excellent makeup table and personal space.

Drop by the store or check out the website for other great finds!

Jewelry Storage Tips

Now that Spring Cleaning is over and you have started to show off your summer collection, it may be time to de-clutter your space. If you are someone who has the perfect accessory for any outfit but no time and space to organize them all, check out these unique, time-saving storage ideas that will have your friends talking about your innovative ideas that show case all of your lovely items while keeping your space clutter-free.

 Old teacups are great for rings, earrings and bracelets, leave them on a vanity table or placed as an accent in your room to create an interesting look and organized space. Hit thrift sores, garage sales or grandma's cupboards to find elegant old teacups with a stylish look.

 Dessert trays are excellent for storing small brooches or hair clips, especially if they have bright colours.

 An old mannequin or sewing Judy will make an excellent brooch or necklace holder and fits into most corners with no hassle at all. Plus they come in handy when figuring out a new outfit combination.

 To make a quick jewelry display, buy some gorgeous decorative handles and place them on a cork board which has been painted or covered in fabric, you could even use an old antique frame to accent them.

 Imagine Champagne glasses filled with gems and sparkling jewels, what an elegant way to let your treasures overflow.

 An old drapery rod and some shower hooks are great for storing necklaces without getting them tangled and broken. This idea is like a closet for all your best pieces.

Antique thread spools are great for storing bracelets or necklaces. They add character and vintage charm to any space. Hang them on a wall fro necklaces or stand them stacked with bracelets.

Welcome to My Paris Apartment Antiques!

 At "My Paris Apartment Antiques" you will find a selection of fine period furniture pieces, French Country with French inspired design as well as vintage & 1960s retro modern furniture.  

You can browse our Website Galleries and conveniently call or contact us to purchase and have a beautiful, unique piece of furniture delivered right to your door!  Many pieces have our hand painted textured finishes as well as some with the shabby chic look.  We also carry original artwork & rare, old books plus unique home & garden accessories all together giving everything a distinguished and stylish look.  Whether you are shopping for your home or cottage come and experience the My Paris Apartment look! 

My Paris Apartment Hours: 

We are open Monday through Saturday from 10 - 5 p.m.

Sunday by appointment or chance. To make an inquiry or purchase please call 905-745-6713

Please call: Our Shop 705-503-1888 or After Hours 905-745-6713

For your convenience, we take VISA, Mastercard, AMEX & Debit. We also offer delivery services throughout most of Southern Ontario and to cottage country.  As well, new arrivals are coming in all the time & we update our website photos every week!   We purchase Retro,Vintage, Mid-Century, Danish, Scandinavian TEAK furniture & items and accessories (lamps etc.)  

Give us a call at 905-745-6713.

My Paris Apartment Antiques

111 Dunlop St. E. Barrie, Ontario L4M 1A6   

Phone: 705-503-1888 After Hours: 905-745-6713

http://www.myparisapartment.ca/