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And The Winner Of Michael Aram's Fig Leaf Collection Tray Is:

Congratulations, Brittany,  you are the winner of Michael Aram's Fig Leaf tray, coordinating plates and serving wear!   Please email your postal address to debra@cocoonhome.com, so I can ship it all to you.

Many thanks to the folks at Madhouse for contributing to last week's reader giveaway and to all the blog followers who entered the contest.

[winner has two weeks from 11/18/13 to contact Cocoon Home blog via email to claim prize.  After that time another entry will be drawn]

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Sunday Supper With Michael Aram Designs And A Reader Giveaway!

This weekend, Alex and I hosted a Sunday supper for a few friends.  While he did most of the cooking, I set a seasonal table with Michael Aram's fine paperware, melamine dishes and serving pieces.   The leaf patterns and woodgrain textures of the Fig Leaf Collection provided the perfect setting for a late afternoon autumn dinner.  Take a look at our gathering and find out below how you can win your very own Michael Aram Madhouse collection for your next dinner party.

Enter to win a Michael Arams Fig Leaf serving tray and coordinating paper dishes by doing 3 simple things:

1.  Visit the Madhouse site here and check out his amazing collection.

2.  Comment below on how you would use it should you be the winnner.

3.  Lastly, visit Madhouse’s Facebook page and give it a like.  If you haven’t already liked Cocoon’s FB page do so here.

Contest ends Friday November 15th!

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Summer Entertaining With Michael Aram And A Reader Giveaway!

When the folks at Madhouse found out that Cocoon was hosting a Botanical Trunk show, they sent a sampling of Michael Aram's new collection of dinnerware for the event.  With metallic and pearlescent finishes, unique textures and nature inspired shapes and designs, the series proved to be a perfect fit for our plant abundant evening.  Not only did they send enough product samples for the festivities, but also included plenty for giveaways both for our trunk show and for the blog.    Take a look at how we utilized the Olive Branch collection to entertain our guests and see below how to win your own Michael Aram Madhouse collection for your next party.

You can enter to win a Michael Aram's Lemonwood tray  with coordinating napkins and plates by doing  3 simple things:

1.  Visit the Madhouse site here and check out the amazing collection.

2.  Comment below on how you would use it, should you be our winnner.

3.  Lastly, visit Madhouse's Facebook page and give it a like.  If you haven't already liked Cocoon's FB page do so here.

Contest ends on midnight Wednesday June 19th.  Good luck!

Congratulations to Shirley S., our trunk show giveaway winner!

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Debra Cass Szidon

Lover of layered neutrals, mixed patterns, contrasting textures and all things botanical. My creative energies pull me in many different directions but I’m most grounded as an interior decorator, handbag designer and mother. Cocoon Home blog is where I share my reflections on family, work and my creative journey.

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