Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Entertain In Style With Nora Fleming Minis

By Jody Leach


People often use a variety of platters for occasions like holidays, special events and seasons and they tend to clutter up kitchen cupboards. Nora Fleming Minis enable simple platters to be changed to suit any occasion by the addition of mini decorative ceramics. These hand painted objects are interchangeable and from the first little blue bird has grown to include over fifty different items.

Each of the platters available have a hole into which these toppers fit. They are easy to insert and remove. Purchasing a keepsake box allows them to be organized and stored until used again. Each box holds nine objects and has a lid that opens from the side.

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.

Christmas is a family occasion and a Christmas tree, some berries and holly leaves, a reindeer or a pine cone tipped in snow add to the Christmas spirit. A Santa boot is another item that adds flair to a platter, especially when used to hold decorative toothpicks. Easter is an occasion for celebrating new life and this is symbolized by adding a yellow chick or a polka dot egg. A bunny and three eggs in a nest are other cute toppers bringing spring feeling to an occasion.

Halloween is another holiday that offers a variety of choices. The range includes a number of creepy items like a spider, a human eyeball and a witch hat and legs. A mini gourd with a pearly base, orange stripes and a silver stem makes the perfect accent on Thanksgiving as does a little turkey. An Uncle Sam hat, a flag or a bow all offer a patriotic touch.

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.

For birthdays, there are presents wrapped with bows in various colors, a cupcake and even a whole stack of presents. Girls will enjoy a butterfly, bird or a ladybug. Boys may prefer something like a fire truck or sports objects like a baseball glove or ball.

The lovely colors and care taken with all the fine details make these toppers colorful, fun additions for all types of occasions. A sombrero or cactus fits in with a Mexican theme, a pile of books adds interest to a platter for a book club evening. Add sass to a platter for a girls night with a high heeled shoe. These items are available from a great variety of outlets, including many online retailers.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment