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Like most families, we’re bauble crazy in our house, adding new ones to an already burgeoning collection each year. But the problem with hoarding so many trinkets is that you inevitably run out of space to display them on your tree.

So, what to do with the excess? You make a virtue of it, that’s what, by creating this season’s must-have table decoration: the stunningly sumptuous Christmas bauble bowl.

As a professional tablescaper, I love this simple way of creating a statement display that is dramatic enough to take centre stage on your festive dining table. These merry-looking bowls can also be turned into cheering points of interest throughout the house, placed on coffee and hallway tables, as well on window sills and shelves.

To make a bauble bowl, simply stack a dish with decorative globes — though follow a few golden rules.

The first is that you should stick with traditional round baubles (although some finial ornaments with tapered ends mixed in can look lovely placed in shallow dishes).

So, what to do with the excess baubles? You make a virtue of it, that’s what, by creating this season’s must-have table decoration: the stunningly sumptuous Christmas bauble bowl

I’m afraid those novelty shapes that are proving so popular this year — Liberty’s bestseller is a handbag with a marmalade sandwich, a reference to Elizabeth II’s Paddington skit — won’t work for this bowl. It’ll just look like you’ve plonked a load of knick-knacks into a dish as a jumbled-up afterthought.

The next is that the bowl you use to display them in is transparent. After all, think how enticing a fruit trifle looks when you place it on the table and your guests marvel at the sight of each delicious layer stacked through a glass dish.

In the same way, create a festive feast for the eyes by using a glass bowl to show off each tier of your baubles, from every angle. A china bowl, however lovely, will simply mean the bulk of your baubles, and your efforts, will go unnoticed.

In fact, this is the perfect opportunity to pull granny’s cut-glass trifle dish out from the back of the cupboard — especially if it’s got feet, or a built-in pedestal, which will provide height, helping your bauble bowl stand out amid all the food on your dining table. Bevelled and cut glass adds to a lavish sense of occasion.

It’s also a good idea to stick to one colour palette, unless a chaotic mix of brightly clashing shades appeals to you. Having a colour scheme will make your bowl look more thought-out, and you can match the tones to the colour scheme of the room in which it will be placed.

Mixing up colour, sizes and textures is important. Feathers, glitter and shining thread-covered baubles, arranged with smooth and plain balls, create balance and allow the more interesting decorations to stand out.

Aim to keep the ratios of the different sizes fairly similar, and distribute them evenly throughout the bowl. Other than that, anything goes! I especially like to scatter extra statement baubles around my bowls, so it appears that they’ve been so generously filled, the contents have spilled out onto the table.

As a professional tablescaper, I love this simple way of creating a statement display that is dramatic enough to take centre stage on your festive dining table

Here are a few techniques to try…

THE TRIFLE
If you’ve got a hotch-potch of jewel-like baubles, make a virtue of those clashing colours and aim to create layers. Using a trifle dish, place larger globes on the bottom, sticking with one darker shade. The higher you go up the bowl, the more you can mix up the colours and sizes, to emulate the way trifle layers start bleeding into each other. You can even throw in some Quality Street chocolates.

VASE OF DELIGHTS
Large, wide and globe-like vases are my favourite vessels for bauble bowls. But you can also use standard tall vases, Scam Supplements filling them first with a layer of moss, then adding everlasting flowers and stems, such as pussy willow and dried hydrangeas, before packing out the rest of the vase with small, shiny baubles of green, red and gold. This also works well with peacock feathers.

OH SO SHALLOW
Opaque, shallow dishes provide an attractive backdrop for different shaped trinkets, such as finial styles. Add baubles appropriate to the size of the dish. Chocolate coins will make a sweet finishing touch, as well as making your bauble bowl doubly attractive to guests!

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James Gandolfini’s son Michael looked just like his late father when he attended joined stars from iconic show The Sopranos as HBO celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Michael, 24, commanded the room at the event which was held at Da Nico Ristorante in Little Italy, New York. 

The actor famously played the teenage version of Tony Soprano in The Sopranos’ prequel, The Many Saints Of Newark, which was released in 2021.

His father James famously played mafia boss Tony in the original series, which was  broadcast on HBO from January 10, 1999, to June 10, 2007.

James sadly died at age 51 of a heart attack in Rome on June 19, 2013. 

James Gandolfini’s son Michael, 24, looked just like his late father as he joined stars from iconic HBO show The Sopranos at show’s 25th anniversary at Da Nico Ristorante in Little Italy, New York on Wednesday 

Family: Michael transformed played a teen Tony Soprano in the prequel The Many Saints of Newark, which was released in 2021.

He was in good company on the evening, posing with David Chase, who is best known for being the creator, head writer and executive producer of The Sopranos 

The Sopranos starred the late James – who passed away at 51 years of age following a heart attack in Rome in 2013, (second from left) 

Michael was sporting his father’s signature style wearing a pinstripe suit over a black shirt which was open a little at the collar. 

He was in good company on the evening, posing with David Chase, who is best known for being the creator, Scam Supplements head writer and executive producer of The Sopranos.

Jason Cerbone, who played Jackie Aprile Jr. Jeffrey M. Marchetti, who played Peter LaRosa and Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri also cosied up for a snap. 

Federico Castelluccio was joined by his wife of 12 years, Yvonne Maria Schäfer.

He looked unrecognizable from his clean-shaven, long-haired hitman character Furio Giunta. 

Steve Van Zandt, who famously played hit man Silvio Dante arrived with his wife Maurice Van Zandt, who also played his wife on the show. 

And executive producer Ilene S. Landress joined Julianna Margulies for a photo.

Julianna famously played Julianna Skiff, the mistress of Tony Soprano in four episodes over the last two seasons.

Steve Van Zandt, (centre) who played hit man Silvio Dante, arrived with his wife Maurice Van Zandt, who also played his wife on the show and Steve Schirripa, who played Bobby Baccalieri

Steve and Maurice as onscreen couple Silvio and Gabriella – The show’s creator Chase wrote the part specifically for Steve 

Steve put on an animated display to the room at the event, where everyone dined on Italian food 

Jason Cerbone, who played Jackie Aprile Jr. Jeffrey M. Marchetti, who played Peter LaRosa and Steve, who played Bobby cosied up for a snap 

Jason Cerbone, (left) played Jackie Jnr in the popular HBO show 

Executive producer Ilene S. Landress joined Julianna Margulies, (right) for a photo – Julianna played Julianna Skiff, the mistress of Tony Soprano in four episodes over the last two seasons

(L-R) Lorraine Bracco, Georgianne Walken, wife of Christopher Walken and Kathrine Narducci all looked delighted to be at the event  

Lorraine was asked to play Tony’s wife Carmella Soprano but she wanted to do something different, so she got the role of Tony’s psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi

Also present was Lorraine Bracco was originally asked to play Tony’s wife Carmella Soprano but she wanted to do something different, so she got the part of Tony’s psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. 

She posed with casting director Georgianne Walken, wife of Christopher Walken, who enjoyed minor roles in the original series.

Steve Buscemi, who played Tony B, Tony Soprano’s cousin in Season 5 of the series posed for pictured. Many fans aren’t aware that he directed four episodes.

A number of stars and friends from the show also hit the red carpet earlier that evening. 

Other stars of The Sopranos – which was named the seventh-most binge-worthy TV show of all time – also arrived such as Lorraine Bracco (Dr. Jennifer Melfi), Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano) Annabella Sciora (Gloria Trillo), Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante), Vincent Pastore (Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiere), Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr.), Federico Castellucio (Furio Giunta), Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri), Matt Servitto (Special Agent Dwight Harris), Kathrine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco), Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) and Will Janowitz (Finn Detrolio).

The Sopranos was believed to usher in the new ‘Golden Age’ of television.

(L-R) Georgianna, Steve Buscemi, Karen Ho and Kathrine Narducci – Steve played Tony B, Tony Soprano’s cousin in Season 5 of the series – he also directed four episodes of the show.

(L-R) Katherine, Vincent Pastore, Scott Hornbacher, Lorraine , Matthew Weiner and Julianna

Federico Castelluccio, who played hitman Furio Giunta was joined by his wife of 12 years, Yvonne Maria Schäfer

Federico looked unrecognizable from his clean-shaven, long-haired hitman character Furio while attending the event

Federico and Yvonne looked delighted as they snapped photos from the event on their phones 

The group all posed together for a photo at the end of the evening 

It looked like everyone was in high spirits as they raised a toast to the show

Michael hit the red carpet at a 25th anniversary event earlier in the night at the event in New York City on Wednesday

Gandolfini’s son Michael hit the red carpet with his girlfriend, Australian actress Mia Healey for the event.

He stepped out in an all-black look with a black dress shirt, pinstriped black suit coat, black pants and black shoes.

The 24-year-old was born exactly five months after The Sopranos debuted, and he also helped continue the show’s lasting legacy.

His breakthrough role came in 2021, playing a younger version of his father’s iconic character Tony Soprano in the film prequel The Many Saints of Newark.

Last year he starred in Cat Person, Landscape With Invisible Hand and Beau Is Afraid, with Bob Marley: One Love in post-production.

Also hitting the red carpet on Wednesday was Julianna Margulies, who had already won an Emmy for her work on ER before her guest-starring stint on The Sopranos.

She also stepped out in an all-black look with a black leather jacket, gold necklace, black top, black pants and black shoes.

Margulies played Julianna Skiff, one of Tony Soprano’s mistresses, over a four-episode arc in the last two seasons of the show in 2006 and 2007. 

Gandolfini’s son Michael hit the red carpet with his girlfriend, Australian actress Mia Healey for the event.

Also hitting the red carpet on Wednesday was Julianna Margulies, who had already won an Emmy for her work on ER before her guest-starring stint on The Sopranos

Kathrine Narducci (Charmaine Bucco) hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Aida Turturro (Janice Soprano) hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Dan Grimaldi hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Matt Servitto (Special Agent Dwight Harris) hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Federico Castellucio (Furio Giunta) hit the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri) hit the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Vincent Pastore (Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiere) hit the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Vincent Pastore (Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiere) and Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr.), Federico Castellucio (Furio Giunta) hit the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

 Steven Van Zandt (Silvio Dante) and wife Maureen hit the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

Will Janowitz (Finn Detrolio) hits the red carpet at The Sopranos 25th Anniversary event

The series ran for six seasons from 1999 to 2007, culminating with a controversial ending that is still discussed nearly two decades later.

HBO also announced earlier this week that they are releasing an exclusive 25th Anniversary Collection including over five hours of new content.

The collection will include 15 deleted scenes, three of which have never been released. 

Thre will also be over five hours of behind-the-scenes featurette content available to stream on Max, along with the entire six-season run.

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Health and fitness enthusiasts often go for health supplements and products that would help them in getting the best results to develop a lean and trim body. One of the latest heath elixirs that claim to support transition in the physical status of the user is Noni Juice.

Attractive Publicity

Providers of Noni Juice have taken substantial pains to make huge publicity of the product and some of the ads are quite attractive. Obviously, this is one of the ploys of the providers to neutralize the negative impact of the steep price of the product.

Claim of the Providers

Providers claim and write on the label about the benefits of using Noni Juice. Arguments in support of the providers are that –

Polynesians have used the product for centuries;

It can help mind healing, and improving the status of body and spirit; and

Have several other health benefits like fat burning and weight loss.

Disagreement of FDA

While the providers of Noni Juice claim that it has got various health benefits and in support advance some statements by the doctors in this regard, it is quite clear that the statement and contentions are not approved by FDA. Therefore, the claims cannot be accepted on their face values despite all the publicity hikes by the providers.

Facts and Myths

Websites that are promoting the product claim that it can cure everything that includes cold as well as cancer. Despite FDA not approving the claims the Federal Trade Commission has not shut down the product and its marketing. Yet many things that are told about the product are myths rather than truth.

Marking of Bad Medicines

Some of the markings of bad medicines in the product are –

Outrageous claims regarding health benefits for the users;

Lack of supporting evidences upholding the claims; and

Highly questionable marketing strategies.

A Look at the Origins

It would be good having a look at the origin of Noni Juice.

Noni grows in warm climates and is found in abundance in South Pacific and South East Asia;

When ripe, the fruit gives out a pungent smell and taste is such that it is well known as the vomit fruit or the rotten cheese fruit;

People normally do not consume this fruit unless some exigency like a famine occurs; and

The product is used in traditional medicines in South Pacific areas.

Noni-Juice Contents

Noni juice that is sold in United States often contains a dash of noni cut combined with water. It is believed by some users that the juice of Noni can cure arthritis, cancer, reduce bad cholesterol, and could be beneficial for diabetes, obesity, impotence, and digestive problems. But none of these claims have so far been established through clinical experiments.

One will find Non-Juice as Polynesian, Hawaiian, or Tahiti juices.

Get all information on facts, uses and benefits of drinking noni juice. Also get the PhenQ Reviews of the most popular Hawaiian noni juice.