
Have you been following our Winter Wedding Tabletop Challenge on Floridian Weddings? All five of our lovely holiday-themed tabletops are now on display – including my own Mixed Metallics & Naturals table that was shown today.
I really love how everything turned out – the mix of gold, silver, copper and bronze shining against the natural [...]

We’ve got a really fun inspiration challenge going on over at Floridian Weddings this week and next – winter/holiday tabletops!
Rebecca and I asked three other South Florida bloggers – Alex, Marianne and Sarah – to join us in creating tablescapes meant to inspire winter and holiday season weddings (or any other event, really). The inspiration [...]

Any fun plans for Labor Day? I’m thinking a casual backyard bash to celebrate the end of summer would be perfect. Lobster and corn on the grill? White sangria in brightly colored, outdoor-friendly stemware? Festive string lights hanging from the trees? I’m in.
Gingham red trim napkins: $7.98 for 2 from World Market
Indoor/outdoor wine glasses: $24 [...]

Need a little spring-time pick-me-up? These should do the trick…
These modern arrangements – branches and daffodils on the left, muscari and ranunculus on the right – are both from Martha Stewart.
Real Simple has an easy-to-follow DIY for this cheerful daisy table runner (photos by James Baigrie).
These simple arrangements from Better Homes and Gardens welcome in [...]

The bright, lush green of boxwood works well any time of the year, but I love the traditional vibe it carries during the holiday season. Here are a few details to inspire you…
Boxwood wedding ceremony decor from Martha Stewart, bouquet by Heavenly Blooms
Bundt Cake favors from Project Wedding, wedding cake with garland from Martha Stewart
Heart-shaped [...]

These cornhusk votives and flowers from Martha Stewart are perfectly subtle little details for entertaining this fall.
I was going to attempt the flowers for a dinner party this weekend, but I’m not having the most patience-inducing week! Now the votives – piece of cake.