Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
I’m in love with this elegant dinner party designed by Desiree Spinner Events (found via Inspired by This). One of the stand-out features is the menu-wrapped peach at each place setting. Such a unique detail that could be used with apples, pears, mini pumpkins, etc. I also adore the book shelf vignettes – a great… Read More
If you have a young boy who loves the outdoors, and classic adventures, this is the party for you. Inspired by the books about Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, Kate of Kate Landers Events, LLC came up with a design plan in which her client, Brandi Brown executed to perfection. Of course Brandi is already a wedding planner so… Read More
Thanks to Christi at P is for Party for introducing me to this amazing party. This was a couples shower designed by Trish of Frilly Milly Events and she makes gingham and burlap look like Versace! I’m a sucker for a stylish buffet table, and this one takes the cake with it’s corn-on-a-cob skewers, and individual baked bean jars. This… Read More
I love the “traveling” theme. It works so well for a couples shower, birthday, farewell party, or even graduation. You can inject some fun and easy-to-find details for this theme, as seen above in this wedding shot by Stephanie Williams Photography. The “flying” plane with banner is a fantastic way to highlight the dessert table. Of… Read More
I wanted to share this beautiful tablescape because it combines two of my favorite styles: rustic, and vintage. First, the rustic moss runner and door-turned-table is the perfect background for the eclectic collection of candle sticks, and elegant floral arrangements. Delicate napkins and loosely wrapped chairs bring in a decidedly vintage feel. This is a gorgeous… Read More
When the talented Katie Henry submitted this party she threw for her mother’s birthday, I knew I had to share it ASAP! I was immediately taken by the calming neutral color scheme… then blown away by the details. Katie created the perfect blend of ‘natural’ and ‘elegant’ using beautiful fabric and flowers mixed with burlap,… Read More
This rustic baby shower is so casually chic, it feels like your in the Parisian countryside. The details look effortless, but the style is everywhere. My favorites are the ‘diaper’ wrapped lemonade bottles, and the wooden planks and cutting boards used to serve food. The invitations were designed by Imprintables, with a Kewpie doll motif. After… Read More
I am so excited to share this incredible table design by Carter & Cook Event Company! This was initially created for a design challenge hosted by Utterly Engaged, and has a Modern Craft feel with neutral tones. The details are simple and chic, and easy to recreate: Small parchment-lined cardboard boxes were filled with a variety of cheeses… Read More
Today’s inspiration comes from La Partie Events, photographed by Sweet Monday for a feature on Style Me Pretty. It includes a color scheme of blush pink and blueberry, combined with a few rustic elements, to evoke a romantic, down-home-comfort feel. Take a look at some of the details: Wouldn’t you love to be greeted by… Read More
The “Love Birds” theme is a great one for a bridal shower, and this design photographed by Oh, Darling! (found via Design Sponge) offers some gorgeous modern-rustic inspiration and ideas. This setting would be perfect for Spring showers (‘Love Birds’ bridal shower, ‘Nesting Mom’ baby shower, even Mother’s Day), with it’s mossy background, birch wood accents, and bird and… Read More
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