Upscale Disposable Tableware, A Blog

Most of us start planning this Holiday even before we pick out our Halloween costumes. A holiday that originated hundreds of years ago between two vastly different cultures has remained one of the biggest holidays in our country.  A tradition bringing families together across the country regardless of distance or time.

With barely two weeks left until Thanksgiving, we here at Fineline Settings have been looking forward to helping you celebrate in FLS style all year!

 This year we’ll be taking your concepts of what Thanksgiving feasting is all about and turning them on their head! We’ll share with you the most classic of holiday dishes and also help bring out your inner maverick with some menu ideas that will have you and your guests gobbling up their meals this year!

Along with the awesome recipes we’ve collected; we’ve got a fabulous selection of some of our products that will compliment your holiday table whether you stay classically chic, or edgily distinct!

Have a look at what we’ve got to help make your Thanksgiving get together all in the family and OUT of the sink!

There’s no better collection to highlight your traditional Thanksgiving celebration than Silver Splendor. With three styles, multiple sizes, and color combinations to choose from, your family will be smiling with delight as they dine on disposable dinnerware that is as distinct and classic as fine china. Complete your tablescape with our Silver Secrets Cutlery to keep your classy affair consistent!

If you’re looking to keep your Thanksgiving holiday event more about the mingle, and you don’t want to keep everyone confided to seating arrangements that are rarely abided; or maybe you want to avoid screaming across the table to have the green bean casserole passed; regardless, why not let your guests chat and delight with our Tiny Temptations Appetizer Trays and Tiny Barware? Let your guests graze and be amazed at this unique approach to Turkey Day!

No matter how you want your guests to dine on dinner, never forget that our Platter Pleasers Collection will have everything you need to serve up your entire menu with ease, elegance, and affordability! You’ll finally get the chance to enjoy your holiday in all of its glory, without running about scraping the cranberry sauce from the plates and washing platters until deep into the night… especially when there is Black Friday Shopping preparations to be made!

We’ve given you your canvas, so let’s discuss your paint. Below is our carefully selected menu ideas that will make this Thanksgiving like nothing your grandma has ever seen before! We’ll be showcasing your favorite classics, healthy options to help keep yourself fit this year, and anything else we could find to just make November 27^th easier for you! Let’s have a look!

We’ll start off with some tried and true staples slimmed down to keep your waistline in check and your pants zipped up! Our friend, Chef Meg, has come up with “A Dozen Trim Thanksgiving Recipes”, over at the health site: SparkPeople.com. With recipes like “Pumpkin Dip”, “Sweet Potato Tarts”, and “Apple Cider Gravy”, your next Thanksgiving will have all the flavor without the fat!

We know that what we’re about to suggest may be taboo to some of you and a godsend to others. Have you ever considered a… Vegetarian Thanksgiving?

Hold on, stop for a second before you laugh. Turkey may be synonymous with Thanksgiving, but most of the other dishes we have at the table are, in fact, fruit and vegetable based if we really stop to think about it: Mashed potatoes, Green bean casseroles, Cranberry sauce … The list goes on and on! Maybe we should give this idea a bit more thought?

Angela, over at her blog: oh she glows, is here to show us just how easy and delicious veggie Thanksgiving can be!  Her array of enchanting and delectable vegetarian recipes. Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli, Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry-Pear Sauce, and Gooey Pumpkin Spice Latte Chocolate Pudding Cake are just a few of the incredible dishes that could high-light your table this year- and all vegetarian friendly!

We saved the traditional for last, but certainly not least. For those of us who want the Thanksgiving that we’ve recalled since our childhood; filled with all of the dishes that grandma and Aunt Arlene prepared for hours; our friend, Elise, has got the recipes for you. On her blog, Simply Recipes, she leaves out all of the fuss and muss and gets right down to good, old-fashioned holiday cooking with little twinges of flair that will keep everything you love about the classic Thanksgiving recipes, and add that extra little spark you will wonder how you lived without! Apple Cranberry Pie, Bourbon Mashed Sweet Potatoes, and Cranberry Apple Sauce barely even scratch the surface of what Elise has to show you to wow your guests for years to come!

This has been one of our more bulky blog posts as of late, but we knew that there was just too many awesome things to talk about to leave anything out! We’re so excited to see how you host your holiday, and we hope that our array of outlets will help you check off your list this year!

We hope that you have a most wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with your family and friends, and we’ll see you back here Monday!

All of us here at Fineline Settings get very excited when we get the opportunity to visit and get to know all of you face-to-face! That’s why we are enjoiying this year’s ISSA/INTERCLEAN North American Trade Show! We are one of more than seven hundred global suppliers and among 16,000 industry leaders from over 75 different countries attending this year! We feel so honored to be among them, and we know that even though the crowd will be thick, we’ll stand out for you with our premium dinnerware!

Members of our team will be in Booth# 3355 from November 5^th to November 7^th and we’re looking forward to seeing you all and showing you the new and exciting things we’re working on! One of the things we are most excited to introduce to you is our examples of our in-house printing capabilities that look fabulous on all of our surface types! This service is available for all events, whether private or commercial!

We know, it’s been a big and exciting year, and even though it seems like we’re getting toward the end, Fineline Settings is just getting started!

Our fantastic sales team is looking forward to meeting with you and demonstrating all of the wonderful things our products have to offer your next event. If this will be your first time visiting us, you’ll soon see that our products are as distinct and high-fashion in person as they are in our catalogs and on our site! Then again, if you’re an old friend, you know that each year we have something new and exciting to show you that will keep you coming back for more each year! 

It’s going to an awesome two days; but don’t worry because even if you can’t make it to this year’s event, we’ll be making appearances at other shows in the immediate future, and we’ll be keeping you posted as to when and where!

Be sure to stop by and let us know how we’re doing; we can't wait to see you!

Oh, boy… oh, jeeper’s creepers… it’s that time of year again!

A night this way comes, when all of us let out our inner ghouls and the visions of Jack-o’-lanterns and ghosts dance in our heads! That’s right, folks, the big Hal-O’-ween is here, and the Pumpkin King is working overtime this year to give us a hand in helping you celebrate All Hallows Eve with the Fineline Settings fear… oh, we mean flair!

Don’t worry, boys and ghouls, we love giving treats and giving YOU and few more tricks; and we have the perfect weekly picks to help your spooky soiree leave your guests screaming with delight and help the candy crusaders make the most out of October 31^st!

Obviously, there is one invaluable item that all veteran Halloweenies have in their arsenal: the candy bowl! We have a couple of options that could add a spooky twist to your Halloween bash and keep the trick-or-treaters at bay!

First and foremost, our Super Bowl 320 ounce Serving Bowl is the perfect companion to help you combat the monsters waiting for you on your doorstep!

Maybe you’ve conceived the evil plot to host a haunting house party? If you’re looking for the perfect serving selection, try our 10Qt Punch Bowl or Trifle Bowl from the Platter Pleasers collection; your sweet treats will certainly show up in style!

Don’t be a zombie by the end of the night! Keep your fun and laughs going without the hours of clean up after your monster mash is done. 'How', you may ask? Plastic, of course! Disposability is what’s showing up on the Ouija Board this year! All of our products are totally reusable or recyclable; pack them away for next year or toss them away without fear!

Your ghoulish get-together isn’t complete without our usual haunts of awesome Halloween recipe ideas to give your next spook-tacular a scary-awesome flair! If you’re not too chicken, take a look below at what we’ve dug up this year!

•          Christi is a mom whose love is as warm as her oven; she expresses her passion of baking through her blog: Love From The Oven! She wants her kiddies Halloween to be memorable and delicious; so she has comprised an array of fun, kid-friendly treats that will have your tricksters screaming your praises this year! Take a look at her adorably spooky Oreo Halloween Pops that are a fun and kid-friendly project for you and your little ones!

•          Cookin’ Canuck is a fabulous fitness and food blog created by Dara! This mistress of munchies has brought the concept of healthy to what is normally our most unhealthy holiday of the year! She’s taking the “post” out of process and the “artificial” out of flavoring as she shares a recipe she found from a fellow blogger called: Halloween Mummy Cookies! These adorable creations are the perfect project for you and your monsters; so go get messy!

•          For those of our witches and warlocks who are short on time this year, but want to make something spooky and spectacular, our friend, Meaghan, has just the right recipe for you on her blog: the decorated cookie! Her Oreo Cakester Bat and Spider Pops are screamingly adorable, and frightfully easy to make! Take a peak and these will soon become a favorite you’ll whip out every year!

We know that you don’t need much help to make your holidays a hit; but it always helps to have Fineline Settings in your back pocket… or the basement. Whichever works as long as you share some of your candy!

Let us know some of your favorite Halloween ideas and how you’ve used our products to help make your bash a screaming success!

Happy Halloween, everyone! Be safe and have a great night! 

School is back, Summer has waved a fond farewell, and it is time we welcome autumn in all its brisk and colorful glory. While we may feel the pangs of loss as we start seeing Halloween decorations, begin planning our Black Friday routes, and fear the onslaught of retail Christmas carols… the Equinox has arrived and helped break things up a bit (quite literally). 

As many of you may know, the Autumn Equinox is a time when the day and night are perfectly divided in half (a.k.a, we have the same amount of daylight as we do darkness). September, 23^rd was the day when our beautiful sun crossed the celestial equator, and helped mark the changing of the season. Now that we have officially entered our season of change, let's take this time to relax and embrace the fall equinox in all its glory.

We've got a few FLS items in particular that we think would add just the right touch to include in your pre-winter celebrations!

• Pay homage to the full harvest moon with one of the Silver Renaissance Plates! Use the distinct elegance of this dinner plate to highlight the vibrance of your fall colors! We know your style will steal the show with the accoutrement of this plate's fabulously minimalistic style.

• Celebrate in confidence! Twirl, dip and drink with the durability of premium polystyrene! It’s time for you to host that 1920s Swing-Dance party you’ve always dreamed of now that you never have to worry about fine china shattering again! We like to think that there’s no time like the present to make history!

• Take every opportunity to show your true colors this year no matter the weather! As you’re already savvy enough to know, all of our collections are fully recyclable! Even as the leaves change to red and gold, you’ll stay green through the onset of the cold!

Fineline takes a ton of pride in the creativity and originality of our wonderful customers, and it is our honor to help keep your ideas big with little effort. Spend more time enjoying the little things, and take advantage of this array of colorful seasonal recipes that will help make all of your fall holidays a success!

We’re happy to see that this season is turning out to be a very healthy one. Along with that pecan pie and sweet potato casserole, throw in a little fresh flavor with some inspiration from the blog In The Raw. Its founder, ‘Earth Mother’, has just the right touch to help introduce you to autumn in the raw!

Keeping in the theme of natural eating, we’re happy to introduce you to Jenna! She created her blog:  eat, live, run, five years ago; and has compiled a list of fantastic cool-weather recipes that will make it hard to believe it’s healthy! The smell of her Baked Spice Doughnuts will make autumn your new favorite season!

What is fall without the pumpkin? Before you go carving him up and setting him out for the trick or treaters, take a moment with us to appreciate the wonderful flavors and dishes that this versatile vegetable has to offer your event! Maria and Josh are here to help you master the plump of the pumpkin on their blog, two peas & their pod. They’ve compiled 50 Pumpkin Recipes for Fall, and soon the king of the piumpkin patch will have a permanent place in your pantry- and not just on the porch!

As our biggest holidays of the year are approaching; we promise to deliver you posts that will cover all of your celebration bases! Share your Equinox stories and inspirations with us so we can stay up-to-date on what it is that you’re looking for in us!

Have a happy Autumn Equinox, everybody!

It goes without saying that our company is in business due to our love of one very particular but obvious subject: FOOD Presentation! Needless to say, a plate can be beautiful, but without it serving its purpose then what is the point? Since we love celebrating all that is palate-pleasing, we are all very excited to bring to your attention that October is officially National Seafood Month!

To accompany this fabulous season of shell-fish and fresh salmon, it is also the most popular season for beer! Yes, dear friends; you can have your ale, and drink it, too! While we begin to reach the most hectic holiday season of the year, Fineline Settings is here to help you find the best ways to celebrate the onset of October!

We all can agree that a good brew and a plate of good chowder is a most welcome accoutrement to the arrival of chilly weather. Enjoy the change of the leaves while you and your friends take a stroll through your local brewery and top off a brisk day with a clam bake!

Our team has taken this opportunity to select a few special items from our product line to accompany your seafood and beer bonanza this year, so let’s take a look!

• We think it sort of goes without saying that the aptly named Wavetrends collection would be at the top of our list for your next crawfish congregation. We hope you’ll take advantage of this unique motif by serving up the clam chowder in one of our 12 ounce Soup Bowls! Oh, and don’t worry, we didn’t forget about the brew; pour up a tall one in one of our Renaissance Crystal Tumblers to give your ale a touch of welcomed distinction and class!

• If you’re intending on entertaining your guests with snow crab legs or a lovely lobster, serve with grandeur on one of our Silver Splendor Dinner Plates. This collection will make even your most casual get together glow with an elegance that will not soon be forgotten! 

• Thinking of making your next event all about the mingling? Keep your celebration at a permanent cocktail hour by laying out the stuffed clams, shrimp cocktail, and crab cakes on one of our Platter Pleaser Classic Trays! Your guests will love the convenience of serving themselves on one of the Tiny Temptations Appetizer Trays or Bowls!

Fineline Settings knows that even the most elegant events should be simple, so take a look at these stress-free seafood recipe ideas we’ve found to help make your event coincide with the three E’s: Exciting, Exceptional and Easy!

• First up, we introduce you to the funky djfoodie, who spins out creative food concoctions over at his blog, djfoodie.com! We’ve taken a peak through his long list of seafood recipes, and not only is he an inspiring man who had the courage to change his life, but is also a fabulous chef who has shared dishes that will have you working with seafood like never before! I mean, just take a look at his Smoked Salmon Chowder if you need any more convincing… go ahead, we’ll wait.

  

• Our fellow siren of seafood is Elise, who runs her blog Simply Recipes. Check out her list of fantastic, hearty seafood ideas that will make even your pickiest of eaters dive in to dinner this year! Her Baked Cod with Ritz Cracker Topping is worthy of special mention, so be sure to give it a try!

We’re glad to share these tasty recipes with you, but something we feel is as equally important as enjoying the taste of the sea; it is protecting our marine friends and their home. Every one of us is responsible for the security and sustainability of our oceans and the all-important life that inhabits them.

If we wish to continue enjoying the figurative fruits of the sea, then we need to ensure that they are protected so that our children and their children will also be able to appreciate the majesty and necessity of this unique ecosystem forever!

We look forward to enjoying all of what this season has to offer with you!

Let’s make this October the best one yet!

Patriotism is a word that every American holds close to our hearts. Regardless as to whether we all agree or disagree with the actions taken by our government during these turbulent times, we never fail to show appreciation for those who have been commissioned with defending and serving our Nation and its adoring people.

Among these selfless few, there are those who went above and beyond the call of duty; those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and whose brave families and friends deserve our attention and undying gratitude for their courage and strength in the face of tragedy no one should ever have to face.

Our congress's appreciation of these men and women made it so that in 1979(the third Friday of September) was commemorated as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This day of reverence was established to help set aside particular time to express gratitude for these men and women who are no less than heroes. This year the aformentioned holiday falls on September 19^th. It is a day where we as a nation, take the time to show reverence to those who we are honored enough to call our armed forces.

Most of us can agree that heroes are those who do the right thing no matter how frightening or difficult the task; they are those who sacrifice their well-being for the greater good of others. Our men and women in uniform are heroes every single day. It is never too early or late to show our gratitude to our heroes, so let us come together now and say thank you to the families of those who are reported as MIA and the survivors of POW camps who have made it home to us.

Yes, the topic that we now address is somber, but it does not mean that we should not think about it. While this holiday is more about remembrance than celebration in the form of food and balloons, it helps remind all of us to be thankful and celebrate what we have, and who we are blessed to share it with.

Our company supports our troops no matter what; we support their efforts, their struggles, and their triumphs. There are times when we don’t need to hang up banners or set the table in order to pay homage to our heroes. Sometimes, all it takes is just one moment out of our hectic day to never forget.

This post is to say THANK YOU. 

There are those in our Fineline team that know what it is like to have a loved one who made the aformentioned sacrifices; they have been fortunate enough to have their veteran return, and know that the opportunity should never be missed to take the time and express love and respect for all of the families who have been touched by similar circumstances.

Thank you for your service. Thank you for the service of your family. Thank you for your sacrifice. Thank you for your family’s sacrifice.  We will never forget.

“They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old.

Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun, And in the morning,

We will remember them.

Lest We Forget.” - Unknown

The American culture revolves around hard work; our unshakable commitment to our professions has been so deeply engrained in our characters that giving 150% to our 9-5 is only natural. We all do our best to bear the stresses placed upon us day-to-day without complaint, but try as we might, we all get burnt out and run down.

Due to our country’s venture toward progress, and our reverence for the sweat on one’s brows, it was only a matter of time before someone decided that we all deserved a little bit of a pat on the back. That’s why, over one hundred years ago, the concept of a special day in honor of every hard-working American was suggested by a Gentleman by the surname of McGuire back in 1882! 

He proposed to the higher-ups a very near and dear holiday to all of our hearts; one that repays our hard work with a little well-deserved reprieve. If you’re glancing up at your calendars, then no doubt you have the first Monday of September circled in a bright yellow highlighter with a few exclamation points and maybe a smiley face or two thrown in because it’s just that awesome of a day!

Yes, the for mentioned day is when most of us get the chance to relax, enjoy some major retail sales, and shake away some of the stress that a two-day weekend might not have entirely been exorcised!

With Labor Day weekend shambling toward us, that means it’s time to get our “host” on and start prepping for a party that will make us ‘remember, remember the 1^st of September’!

So, come one and all, and let’s make this Labor Day labor free and enjoy our R & R with a bit of Fineline flair!

A barbeque is the first and most common gathering associated with this particular holiday; throwing hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill while enjoying one of the last days of summer with friends by the pool is the idiom of a day deigned for rest and relaxation! Fineline Settings agrees that it doesn’t need to be Foie gras or roast lamb that makes a summer soiree chic and classy; because all of your meal ideas can be heightened with just a simple FLS touch! 

Serve your mom’s macaroni salad in a 100 Oz. Serving Bowl from our Platter Pleasers collection; or pour out some of Uncle Larry’s special fruit punch and let your guests sip with sass from our Renaissance Crystal Tumblers!

As you can see, it doesn’t matter whether it’s a family gathering of ten people, or a fundraiser of three hundred; no matter the occasion, we’re here to help make your entertaining dreams a reality- without the stress or mess of dealing with the hassle of glass or porcelain. Get the look and feel of fine china with the benefit of disposability! We promise that you’ll spend more time cleaning the grill than cleaning the dinner dishes; and who can argue with that?

With this being one of the more popular party holidays, it wasn’t hard to find tons of fantastic Labor Day recipe and party ideas; so we did our best to review as many as we could and bring the collection of what we felt was the best together for your convenience!

Our first entry of awesome is from our friends at ‘Hao Chi – Twin Cities Dining Adventures’. They’re, quite literally, cooking up a storm in their blog post: In the Kitchen – Labor Day Weekend Edition!

From their Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe, to their Bacon Black Beans, these recipes will be having your tastes buds working overtime!

The next ring in this fabulous feasting circus: the amazing Elana, founder of the aptly named blog ‘elana’s pantry’! She’s here for those of you trying to make your party a healthy one! With her many recipes like Fruit Salad, Green Chili Turkey Burgers, and Cherry Blueberry Crumble, this savvi lady has exactly what you need for every course!

Rounding out these heavy hitters are Chelsea and Ginny, who run their blog ‘Whatcha Makin’ Now?’. We figured no Labor Day would be complete without a fun drink to sip while the fireflies start to flicker in the twilight; so take a look (and a taste) of their Strawberry Lemonade Beer!

For once, we all can look forward to Monday; and we can all utter a little thanks to Mr. McGuire for his hand in it! We here at Fineline Settings are determined to always help make all of your events, no matter how big or small, stylish and easy!

Have a great day, everybody!

We wanted to take the time this week to pick from two ends of the dietary spectrum. It's time to celebrate two silly but totally worth celebrating holidays that are coming up that pay homage our favorite medium. Food!

                National Watermelon Day is coming up, and because this large and lobbing fruit happens to be this blogger’s favorite healthy snack- there is much to be excited about! It cannot be expressed just how lucky humans are that some of the most delicious foods we eat were given to us by nature’s kind hand! There are too many wonderful fruits and vegetables that could be celebrated, but one special little soul deigned August 3^rd as the day of that big green fruit- we know a certain comedian would be quite proud of that… whether or not the Watermelons would enjoy it, is an entirely different matter!

                So, as to help you enjoy your fruit; whether it be in the form of a cocktail, a salad or anything else you can concoct- we’re here to help you do it in style! Enjoy that fabulous Watermelon Martini in our Wavetrends 8 Oz. Martini Glass; your drinks will look absolutely fabulous and enjoyed just as fabulously thanks to the convenience of recyclable plastic!

                If you decide to dress up your Spinach with some cubes of the juicy, red goodness- then we suggest you paint your spectacular dish on the canvas of our new addition, the Square Splendor plate! No matter what you choose, one of Fineline Settings high-quality, premium collections will be there to compliment your dishes!

                 Ok, we took the time to pay homage to all that is healthy and natural… but that doesn’t mean we’re going to forget another classic summer treat that has been around since little Brownies scouted for merit badges around an open campfire! That’s right, we’re talking about that oozy, gooey, and oh-so-sweet campfire staple… S’Mores! August 10^th is National S’Mores Day, and what better way to enjoy the quickly approaching end to Summer Vacation than with this classic treat?

                Light up the fire pit and serve your family and friends on one of our Savvi Serve Plates, strong enough to handle the rugged outdoors while always giving that touch of chic that shines through all of our products!

Now, you might have some traditionalists who say this oozy dessert only belongs sticking to your fingers around the campfire… But why can’t it be an elegant closing to any dinner party or event? Of course it can… with a little help from us, and the bloggers below!

                 As always, we wanted to help inspire your creative juices with a few recipes we found to help celebrate these two very different but equally loved treats that your guests will absolutely love! Take a look at what we’ve got for you this week!

                 To start us off we have a most chic salad recipe brought to us by Stephanie over at her Blog i am a food blog! Your taste buds are about to skyrocket and we know you won’t be able to wait any easier than we have to try out the Watermelon Burrata Salad!

                 Our next love affair was shared by our friends over at Cookingclassy.com. They’ve managed to take this infamously messy snack and turn it into a bite-sized delight that will surely please everyone and with the ease of an oven! Take a look at the recipe for S’mores Bites- Two Way!

                 We all are well-balanced, and so we will always touch on topics that compliment them and their tastes; just like we do with every product we are proud to provide you. So, no matter whether it is National Watermelon Day or National S’mores Day- or any other day, always try to find a reason to celebrate, and we’ll be here to help keep it stylish and easy! Keeping the ‘U’ in FUN!

                Be sure to let us know how your recipe and party ideas turn out! We love seeing what you, our dear friends, can do with our products and the recipes we love sharing with you!

Splendor… such a word sets fire to the imagination, alighting our minds with sophistication & class. It’s a word that rolls off the tongue, leaving most of us feeling just a bit more fabulous.

Our team knows that to describe something as splendid, it must truly live up to the merits of elegance and quality. Our Silver Splendor collection did just that, and helped set the standard for disposable premium dinnerware with a classic style that looks great no matter the occasion.

In the wake of its success, our team has taken on the challenge and sought to try to exceed ourselves once again, and reach new heights so we can go beyond what was thought to be possible!

With the familiar elegance of Silver Splendor, and our always forward-thinking ideas of quality and style; we’ve now made ‘square’ the new word for fabulous!

So, without further ado we are happy to introduce our newest addition, Square Splendor!

Style in 2 sizes; letting you keep each course classy and consistent!

Poignant design in the form of sharp edges; giving your event a touch of modern distinction!

Lovely, reflective color styles inspired by its predecessor shine through, no matter the shape!

Enjoy a serving surface of 6” and 8”, Square Splendor satisfies the hardiest of guests!

Now, with four fabulous edges, your tablesttings are only limited to your imagination!

Distinguish yourself as a party planner with an edge that is a cut above the rest!

Observe your guests shock and awe as they dine in elegance on disposable & recyclable plastic!

Rise to any occasion without the hassle of hours spent sponging and rinsing!

Whoever it was that dubbed the square as a flat and undesirable shape has obviously never seen anything like Square Splendor! Our company has strived to maintain a class and elegance that is timeless, and the alluring and chic shape of the square is undeniable!

All of us have edges, and they’re all fabulous; and Square Splendor is here, as with all of our collections, to compliment all that is uniquely you!

So go ahead, proudly declare that you are square, and watch your guests’ eyes widen with awe at just how splendid every corner of your event is!

Two hundred thirty-eight years ago our country celebrated the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Our forefather, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail on July 3^rd saying, “The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America…” he was ‘apt to believe’ that July 2^nd would be celebrated by following generations forever more as the anniversary of our infant nation.

Sure, he was off by two days, but he was right on the money in regards to Independence Day becoming a holiday acknowledged by every citizen of this country for over two centuries since. 

John Adams also said that Independence Day should be a day celebrated with ‘pomp, and parade’ and the people of this great Nation took that idea and flew with it!

Fineline Settings has been giddy to talk about this holiday because, let’s admit it… there are very few parties that are as fun as good ole Independence Day and as always, it’s our mission to help you make your upcoming celebration as spectacular as the evening fireworks show! 

So, let’s party like it is 1776 but keep a modern twist with the luxury of premium plastic tableware!

Serve up those burgers with one of our Platter Pleaser Spatulas, or on one of our Thermoform Trays; with their simplistically chic and sturdy design, your burgers will always arrive in style no matter the theme of your event!

While you enjoy that corn on the cob, shake up the fun with one of our Quenchers Neon Shakers; and send your guests firing up into the sky like a firework as you pour their drink of choice into one of our Shooters, also from the Quenchers collection!

With so many collections to choose from, your reputation as a party planner will be recalled for generations to come as the Thomas Jefferson of event planning; and the mark that you will leave on your guests will be as indelible as John Hancock’s on the Declaration of Independence.

Now that you have your bases covered with one of our stylish and recyclable collections, let’s make this shindig a home run with the recipe and party ideas we found from a few of our blogging friends. They sent our flags flying, and we know they’ll have you saluting with style, too!

Our friends over at Hostess with the Mostess gave us some fantastic ideas for our Mother’s Day celebration, and here they are again to help plan an event that would make our forefathers proud! With so many fabulous ideas to choose from, we’re letting you in on what we thought were the best!

Classic Americana cannot be referenced without our minds drifting to Cracker Jack! Just saying it brings us back to an America where families spent summers at Coney Island and Baseball games. A time where every citizen celebrated being patriots every day of their lives.

Hostess with the Mostess Editorial & Design Assistant, Alyssa Bernstein, helps you take your guests back to simpler time with her post idea Classic Cracker Jack Theme Party. From Decoration to menu ideas, you can’t go wrong!

Traditions are just that for a reason… they work, and they make us happy enough that not only do we look back on their impact on our lives, but leave such an impression that we feel the urge to continue and carry them with us through our lives. We’re here to help you add a new tradition to your list with a blog from Maureen Anders, a Monthly Contributor to Hostess with the Mostess! Take a look at her Classic All American 4^th of July Party post that will have you seeing red, white and blue!

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Kids… they are our future, after all. It is up to us to encourage them to carry on the celebrations and traditions just as our parents did for us… and what better way to imprint on them than to have them help you cook up ideas that Kids activities Blog has come up with!

Jennifer, a mom of multiples and KaB poster, was kind enough to share her recipe for Sugar Cookie Bars. Not only are they easy, but they are absolutely unforgettable and will become a new favorite for years to come! Not to mention they look fabulous on a Platter Pleaser Cake Stand!

Fineline Settings will always remember what a great fortune it is that we are given the opportunity to celebrate all that is so uniquely American; and we feel honored to compliment just what it is that makes the United State so distinct… YOU!

We wish you and yours the best 4^th of July ever. May your buns never be soggy and may your fireworks light up the sky and your heart!

Happy Independence Day!!!