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Hi Everyone:

Yesterday I received a new catalog in the mail called "bHOME" from Bloomingdales and it's really amazing to me see how far housewares have come since I got married 13 years ago. Ever since Vera Wang took the wedding registry world by storm with her china and home accessories lines, other high fashion designers have decided to jump in this world as well.

My catalog introduced the following new and exciting options for couples just starting out (and even those ready to upgrade their dull china patterns from back in the day)

• Monique Lhuilhier - Monique Lhuilhier is one of my absolute favorite designers in general. Her new houseware collections don't disappoint in any way. She introduces 5 sets of china to choose from plus stemware and flatware as well. Here's a sample of her new work:

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• Michael Aram for Waterford - Famous for his metal work, some of Mr. Aram's pieces in the bHOME catalog are mini-masterpieces. I was particularly drawn to the cocktail tray, salt & pepper shakers, metal pitcher and stemware (see above) which are are truly works of art:

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• Barbara Barry - I am a true fan of Barry's furniture so it was easy to fall in love with her new china collection. See for yourself:

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• Vera Wang - The grande dame herself continues to innovate and reinvent standard china patterns. I especially like the china pattern called simply "With Love." Simple but a statement piece nevertheless:

What do you think?