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Stories of Italian living, the art of the table, and the places behind MI RE LA

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A Glass Table Does Not Break in the Middle
A Glass Table Does Not Break in the Middle
The middle of a glass table is the strong part. The edges and corners are where the failures start, which changes what you should be worrying about. Read more...
What Your Dining Table Can Actually Take
What Your Dining Table Can Actually Take
A dinner plate is warm. A serving dish from a 400°F oven is not in the same category. The gap between those two objects is where every damaged table comes... Read more...
A Sealed Marble Table Still Etches
A Sealed Marble Table Still Etches
Three weeks after the table arrives, a glass of lemonade leaves a dull ring. It is not a stain, it will not clean off, and the sealer did nothing to... Read more...
What to Put Under a Hot Dish on a Wood or Marble Table
What to Put Under a Hot Dish on a Wood or Marble Table
Placemat or trivet? A clear guide to heat protection for wood and marble surfaces.   Read more...
How to Protect a Beautiful Wood Table Without Hiding It
How to Protect a Beautiful Wood Table Without Hiding It
A layered system of placemats, coasters, and trivets that protects without concealing. Read more...