Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
I hope you all had a spectacular Thanksgiving and didn’t eat too much. I stayed away from the computer for 2 days!…almost unheard of. I had a relaxing time with family though, and got some Spring Fall cleaning done in the prop & supplies department. Now it’s time to take on the Holidays, full speed… Read More
Say goodbye to one big cheese ball {that’s so retro} and say hello to mini cheese truffles! It seems like it wouldn’t be a party without a cheese item on the menu, but people also seem to be intimidated by one large cheese ball sitting on the table – no one wants to be the… Read More
I love cheese…all types, all flavors, all forms. My husband loves meat…all types, all flavors, all forms. What better way to appease both palates than by serving up a Cheese & Charcuterie spread?! That’s what we did over the summer, and this is how it turned out. There’s something for everyone and there’s also something… Read More
I hope you’re ready for a marathon post today…{week really}, as I share my ideas for making Thanksgiving special and stylish! All week I’ll be sharing styled tables, DIY projects, and EASY recipes for hosting the holiday at your home. I’m calling it my Autumn Entertaining Series and it all starts today with a Wine & Cheese… Read More
I love to use simple probing questions as conversation starters, especially when your hosting a party where everyone may not know each other very well. I’ve posted a couple of parties in the past where I used these questions in the form of drink tags, and have gotten several emails over the years asking what… Read More
One of the projects I did recently for Celebrations was this wine themed wedding with ideas on how to incorporate wine into the celebration. Inspired by invitations from Pear Tree Greetings, I designed the sweetheart table, escort table, and wine & cheese tasting table that’s a great idea for the cocktail hour. All of the… Read More
Our Autumn themed vendor challenge continues today with this fabulous wine inspired soiree from Danielle of Belleza e Luce. The rich copper tones are beautifully accented by green through the use of draped moss, glass ware, and tabletop accessories. This rustic + elegant dinner party design would be super for any intimate gathering such as… Read More
I’m so excited to share this party with you today – when I first saw it I think my jaw dropped! Not because it is over-the-top elaborate, but because it is so fabulously chic, and inspiring. This was a launch party designed by Katie of Petite Social and was held in a private courtyard garden…. Read More
I am literally swooning over this rooftop wine & food pairing party sent in by Cristina of Le Partie Sugar, who hosted the evening to celebrate food and wine and friends. It took place on her rooftop in LA and includes vintage furniture, 4 wines paired with farmer’s market food, dessert, and a guest bottle… Read More
I’m so excited to share this latest entry in our Vendor Challenge. This party design comes from Modern Mindy who is super talented, and created a Glam Girls Night full of girly touches. I like that she added black to our colors of pink and orange, and made it more sophisticated. Check out all the… Read More
