All Posts By Wendy Waxman

Design Director Wendy Waxman has been at Food Network since its inception decorating sets, designing tabletop displays and special events, and styling cookbooks. Among her projects are the altar displays for Iron Chef America and the sets of 30 Minute Meals, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Cooking for Real and Ten Dollar Dinners. Wendy’s favorite pastime is sleuthing for colorful objects and she can be spotted pursuing her quest anywhere, anytime.

Is Your Table in Shape for the Holidays? by Wendy Waxman in Entertaining, Holidays, November 17th, 2012

I suspect that many basic round white plates or sets of plates adorn many tables around the country for the holidays and for everyday use. Square plates and even triangular dishes have also made a splash on many a table top store display and Web site. But what’s the solution if you have a fewRead more »

Using Wire Baskets and Hangers to Decorate for Halloween by Wendy Waxman in Entertaining, Holidays, October 20th, 2012

There has always been something deliciously spooky about wire baskets. Even the quaintest Victorian type conjures up memories of my Connecticut childhood when small groups of us ventured out on Halloween, letting the owls guide our way down seemingly endless and dark winding drives to the trick-or-treat prize. Now I love placing something orange (butRead more »

A Trivet Is No Trivial Matter by Wendy Waxman in Entertaining, Holidays, October 6th, 2012

Even the most delicious cuisine is enhanced by presentation. Think of it as a backdrop, a stage set that brings your feast to life. What I bring to the party is everything but the food itself. I’ve always been fascinated by how food is presented on tables and settings of all types. In this newRead more »