Amazing Wine & Chocolate Tasting Party

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I cannot say enough good things about this AMAZING Wine & Chocolate Tasting Soiree hosted by Heavenly Blooms! Have you ever seen a more beautiful display of rustic-meets-elegant?! I think not! This is just a sampling of all the fabulous details. Head over to Heavenly Blooms blog to see 4 posts worth of photos…you don’t… Read More

Stunning Tabletop For Thanksgiving

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I’m pretty sure I want to linger over this table long after dessert is served. Image: California Wedding Wave

Sensational Sunflowers

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 I love the rustic charm of this wedding by Gloria Wong Design. You know my philosophy: take the big ideas from big events, and bring them down to scale for your own celebrations. These photos are great inspiration for creating an autumn gathering centered around sunflowers, and rustic but charming elements. Perfect for a birthday,… Read More

Moss Panels

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If you read my interview over at Pepper Design blog, then you know my love for what I call “party art.” From party pics, you also know I have a buffet in my dining room which is the perfect place for me to hang some type of art or decor that coordinates with the rest… Read More

"Natural" Elegance

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Create a beautiful tablescape inspired by nature, like the one here from Green Wedding Shoes. Incorporate large leaves, birds nests, birch candles, green plants, and birds. You automatically get a soft color pallete of green with lots of interesting textures.

Cheese Please!

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I’m in love with this cheese display. The simple signs, the tree trunk pedestals, and the wood baskets all work to create a beautifully modern-rustic cheese presentation. How to recreate your own? Well, Target has some wood-grain bowls, and Michaels has wood planks and craft pieces. If you want to splurge, you can find the… Read More

Non-Floral Centerpiece

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Here’s a unique way to use manzanita branches. Just set them in a glass cylinder, maybe with a little sand or rocks in the bottom. Line them up and surround them with candles. No other adornments needed. This lovely scene is from Trendsetting Wedding. They have created a beautiful walkway, but I can see this… Read More

Magical Moss Centerpieces

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There can be more to a centerpiece than just flowers and candles. Why don’t you try incorporating some moss details into your next arrangement. The top photo is very simple with sheet moss and votive candles. They show a hanging version but you could easily use this idea with a large bowl or dish…maybe even… Read More

The Beauty Of Burlap!

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Halle Berry, Cindy Crawford, Giselle….They could all wear a burlap sack and look beautiful, right? Well, so can your dining table!! Check out how gorgeous, rustic, and elegant these burlap details are. Perfect for Father’s Day don’t you think?! Two adorable ways to wrap a vase or jar of flowers. The one on the left… Read More

Rustic Elegance

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Here is a gorgeous wedding reception from Martha Stewart, that makes a very elegant statement with very natural materials. There are lots of ideas here that could be incorporated into any type of gathering. A seperate kids table is covered with paper and pencils are provided so the kids can draw right on the table… Read More