12 September 2014

Entertain In Style With Nora Fleming Minis

By Jody Leach


A company was started in 2003 with the idea of bringing simplicity to the art of entertaining and decorating. Most people have numerous different platters for various occasions taking up space in their kitchen cupboards. The idea was born of interchangeable decor objects to use on platters. Each of the Nora Fleming Minis are used interchangeably on platters to suit a particular event, holiday or season.

A mini is easily inserted into a hole on the platter and simple to remove. Each one is hand painted in a lovely color with care taken over the smallest details. A keepsake box is also available for purchase with spaces for arranging nine items. This helps to keep collections organized and a side lid has a clasp for opening and closing.

These items offer simplicity and creative opportunities when it comes to entertaining. Simply pop one on to suit any theme or event. A romantic evening, like an anniversary, is the perfect occasion for using a red heart or a delightful champagne bottle with the option of personalizing the label. Choose a sombrero or a cactus for a Mexican theme, a set of cards for a card evening or three little books in a pile for a book club gathering.

Holidays like Easter and Christmas are occasions when family get together to celebrate. An Easter brunch with a bunny on the platter brings a feel of spring to the table. A polka dot egg, three beautiful eggs in a nest and a little yellow chick symbolize new life. For Christmas a reindeer, Christmas tree or holly leaves and berries add festive flair. A little Santa boot can even hold a couple of toothpicks.

Halloween can be celebrated in style by adding a creepy eyeball, a pumpkin, a spider or even a ghost to a platter. A witch hat and witch legs are other popular items. One of the most recent products is some quirky elf feet with red and white stripes and bells on the shoes. Celebrate thanksgiving with patriotic objects like the American flag, an Uncle Sam hat or a bow.

A real strawberry on a white platter can accompany a cheesecake. A tiny burger will accent whatever is being grilled on the barbecue. There is even a tiny grill for the platter too. Summer days and pool parties offer many options for decoration from a palm tree, a sailboat, a starfish, a turtle, a beach ball or a relaxing beach chair.

Birthdays are another event that can be made even more special. A cupcake, a little present or stack of presents is suitable for this. A boy will appreciate a fire truck or various sports items like a soccer ball. A girl will love flowers, a butterfly or a ladybug. One of the first objects to be created was a little, blue bird and this is still a popular choice.

Making a collection of these items offers so many different options to keep entertaining simple yet creative. They are available from many online retailers and it is even possible to find sales and special discounts when shopping online. Price, service, selection and shipping costs are some of the factors that should be taken into account when choosing a particular retailer.




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