Affordable Renewal Energy

Site Archives entertaining

Meltware: Extra Dishes When You’re Low on Space


Those of us who live in apartments or houses with limited cabinet space know how frustrating it can be to have a dinner party. We don’t want to resort to wasteful paper plates, but we also don’t want to resort to being the hobo who ask her friends to bring their own dishes. That’s why we love Maaike Seegers’s idea for Meltware. If you need extra dishes, just pour hot Carnauba wax in a mold and watch your new dishes emerge. Then, after the party’s over, just melt the wax down again. … More »

Post from: BlissTree

Meltware: Extra Dishes When You’re Low on Space

The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Holiday Hostess Gifts


It’s that time of year again, where showing up to a house where someone has cooked you a four-course meal without some sort of present in hand is a horrible faux pas. Far be it from us to shirk our responsibilities as guests, we’ll certainly tuck into some turkey and stuffing (we’ll make the sacrifice even if it’s not gluten free) and in return we’ll try to find just the right gift for our thoughtful hosts — be they Mom and Dad, the in-laws or just close friends.

Sometimes a bottle of wine or two will do the trick, but if you want to add a little something special in to the mix, we have a list of 10 of our favorite hostess gifts that will make your gracious hosts feel appreciated well after the last slice of pie has been devoured. … More »

Post from: BlissTree

The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Holiday Hostess Gifts

The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Holiday Hostess Gifts


It’s that time of year again, where showing up to a house where someone has cooked you a four-course meal without some sort of present in hand is a horrible faux pas. Far be it from us to shirk our responsibilities as guests, we’ll certainly tuck into some turkey and stuffing (we’ll make the sacrifice even if it’s not gluten free) and in return we’ll try to find just the right gift for our thoughtful hosts — be they Mom and Dad, the in-laws or just close friends.

Sometimes a bottle of wine or two will do the trick, but if you want to add a little something special in to the mix, we have a list of 10 of our favorite hostess gifts that will make your gracious hosts feel appreciated well after the last slice of pie has been devoured. … More »

Post from: BlissTree

The Blisstree 10: Our Favorite Holiday Hostess Gifts