Pick-Your-Potato Bar

potato bar

This Spud Bar makes me so happy - 1) I never met a potato I didn’t love, and 2) the reference to the 1950′s “sputnik” is just so genius and creative!  Designed by Botanica Florals, this potato bar includes everything: mashed potatoes, french fries, tater tots, potato wedges, potato skins, baked potatoes, and of course all… Read More

Woodland Party For Archie

woodland party

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a Woodland themed party, and this one photographed by Jennifer Sando, in Australia, is just about as cute as it gets.  The setting itself is full of charm, and the woodland party decor is packed with sweet details. I love the beautiful “welcome” space, and the name banner is… Read More

Framed Flower Vases

Thanks to a  lovely email from Katie of Newcomb Home, I found this fantastic DIY frame idea that I felt I had to share with you all.  Beverly of Flamingo Toes has created a stunning focal piece with this bud vase flower display using an old door with chicken wire, frames, and small bottles &… Read More

Chic Design For Casual Entertaining

french bistro style dinner party

If you love casual entertaining with a chic twist, this inspiration shoot by Vanessa of Alchemy Event Design is for you!  The theme revolves around the cheese and fruit display incorporated into the dessert table, and decorative elements include cheesecloth runners, and sheep, cow, and goat graphics to represent the sources of the cheese.   … Read More

A LOVE Themed Bridal Shower

vintage inspired bridal shower

What is the most obvious underlying theme of a bridal shower?  Why it’s Love, of course, and this “LOVE” themed shower is a wonderful reminder of that!!  The simplicity of the theme is carried out in the design which uses small wooden letters to spell out ‘love’ in several unexpected areas {placed on the doors}.  The antique rustic… Read More

Rustic Winter White Setting

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Since it’s the last day of February and hopefully Spring will be here sooner rather than later, I thought I’d pay homage to one of the snowiest winters I can remember, and share this inspiring Rustic Winter White setting.  This beautiful scene was designed by Jenny of Jenny Haas Photography and Ashley of Ashley Krogman… Read More

Winter Celebrations Inspiration

Winter Celebration Inspiration

We’ve got the winter blues around here…in a good way!  This beautifully styled inspiration shoot by Maine Seasons Events and Corbin Gurkin Photography uses a blue color palette, adding natural elements and pops of maroon for interest.  I love the details of the table setting: moss-covered candle holders, birch wood pedestals, burlap table cloth, and a gorgeous… Read More

"Little Birdies" Baby Shower

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I’m excited to finally share the baby shower I designed for the Richmond “Dream Baby Shower” contest winner.  This is a locally sponsored contest (with $1500 worth of prizes) that is presented by RichmondMom.com and introduces expecting mothers (nominated by friends & family) to readers, who then vote for a deserving recipient. The winner of the contest… Read More

Owl Themed Baby Shower

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Tera of Party Designs in Bloom sent in this adorable Owl Themed Baby Shower with lots of cute details and ideas incorporating shabby-chic fabric, and rustic logs & branches.   Tera designed all the party printables for the party and her favorite (mine too) was the “words of wisdom” sign. Some of my other favorite touches… Read More

Whoopie! For Whoopie Pies

These little gems are the perfect Thanksgiving favor or light dessert option.  Get inspired by this lovely display from 100 Layer Cake.  Set out mounds of whoopie pies, small paper bags to fill, and gorgeous styling details like goards, pumpkins, and wood stump pedestals.  Your guests will certainly be Thankful! Find Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pie recipe here. Images: Scott… Read More