Posts under ‘Lighting & Decor’

Rustic french wire decor

french wire candle and vase

I’m loving the look (and price!) of these wire candle holders and urns from Save-on-crafts – rustic, french, and garden-inspired.

Seashell Decor and Details

Seashell food and serving ideas

Shells add such a natural, breezy, summery feeling to party decorations. Here’s a roundup of simple but beautiful ways to use them for your sea-inspired event this season.

{Oyster shell salt and pepper bowls from Country Living, shell-adorned cocktail skewers from Martha Stewart}

{Seashell centerpiece and flower arrangement ideas – the first from Country Living and [...]

Outdoor party lights

outdoor lighting

{Photos from Martha Stewart}
String lights are an easy way to add ambiance to your outdoor parties. Here’s a quick roundup of options and sources for lighting up the summer nights.

{Globe string lights from Restoration Hardware and solar-powered lantern strings from IKEA}

{Capiz Cube string lights from Target and Arts & Crafts lanterns from Partylights.com}

{Luna Bazaar’s disco [...]

Outdoor Party Decor Inspiration

back-yard party decor

Southern Living has some great inspiration from container garden and event design specialists Nectar & Company. Perfect timing for your upcoming outdoor parties!

Check out the dramatic before and after photos. And how gorgeous is that cozy outdoor living room? What a great idea for making use of a driveway or other large paved space in [...]

Bright and cheery daffodils

Daffodil inspiration

It definitely feels like a daffodil kinda day!

{Daffodil arrangement and Garden Fantasy cake from Brides}

{Daffodil brunch from Once Wed}

{Daffodil and pom chick basket and faux bois Daffodial arrangement from Martha Stewart}

Inspired by Design: French-bohemian home decor

french bohemian butterfly design

I draw much of my event design inspiration from interior designers, fabric patterns, and home furnishings and accessories. I thought it might be fun to give you a little glimpse of that here, so here you are: the first in the Inspired by Design series.

I’ve been obsessed with FCLstyle.com since I first found my way [...]

custom invitations paper goods favors for weddings and events