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30 Days of Holidays: Gifts For The Home

November 24, 2015

It’s the first day of my 30 Days of Holidays series. Over the next 30 days, thru Dec. 23rd, I’ll be sharing all things holiday with you. From holiday decor and entertaining inspiration to gift giving and gift wrap ideas, I hope to inspire you in new and creative ways to celebrate the season.

What I’m sharing today is the first of several holiday gift guides and it’s all about great Gifts For The Home! I think this round-up of items is so great you just might want to buy one of each of yourself. Happy gifting!

Pamper your friends and family with a box of Monogrammed Soap. They will feel like their visiting a luxury hotel overtime they use it. $49.00

Candles don’t get much more stylish than this Pineapple Jar Candle and the scent will make a cold winter night more comfy. $26.00-$38.00 available in two scents

This Cutting Board Set is the perfect gift for someone who loves to cook or entertain and the cooper details will enhance the style of their kitchen. $59.99 for three boards and the stand

Mix and match or buy all one color when gifting these beautiful Helianthus Goblets. Their morning glass of OJ will taste so much better. $10.00

Add a little flair to family game night with these Dice Motif Appetizer Plates. $24.95 set of 6

A beautiful Gold and Glass Lantern like this will be a year round gift for anyone you give it to. $29.99

This Gold Mirrored Tray is the perfect piece to accent any room in a home. $34.99

I love the look of this Wall Mount Vase and so will the person you gift this to. $69.00

Keep your family and friends warm this winter with a luxurious Faux Fur Throw. This is one of my favorites on the market. $90-$139

Pair this Wing Bowl with their favorite holiday candy and you’ve got the perfect gift. $24.99 (extra 10% off with code TurkeyDay)

This Mother of Pearl Clock is the perfect accent for a bookshelf, tabletop or bedside table. $79.00

Have you started your gift list and if so, is there a really great item on it that I need to know about? Do tell!

Inspiration: Christmas Entertaining With A Color Twist!

November 18, 2015

If you can’t tell from recent post here on the blog, I’m really getting in the Christmas spirit. Today I’m bringing you an inspiration board I created for a colorful holiday party.

The concept for this party was a casual, chic party table with a twist on traditional Christmas colors.

Here’s a look at each item and tips for creating your own festive holiday table!

Whenever I can’t find cloth table linens to fit a theme, I turn to wrapping paper. With just about any design and color option available, wrapping paper is a cost-effective and simple way to dress your table. TABLE RUNNER: Snowy Tree Wrapping Paper

Most table settings I create incorporate a charger plate. Chargers help to add impact to a table and are also part of the layering that every table setting needs. I recommend you buy a set of gold, silver and red chargers so you have colors that will work with every table setting your can imagine. CHARGER PLATES: Gold Charger with Fluted Edge (my favorite gold charger design)*

One of the basic tabletop items I think everyone should own is a set of classic white dinnerware. White plates will give you tons of flexibility to mix and match patterned salad/dessert plates and bowls. DINNER PLATES: Round White Dinnerware *(you can’t beat the price of these plates)

Novelty salad plates are an easy way to bring pattern to the table for the holidays or for any season. I love to pair square salad plates with round dinner plates for visual interest. SALAD/DESSERT PLATES: Green and White Chalkboard Christmas Plates

Entertaining is so much easier when you have the right serving pieces. A tiered stand can be used in lots of different ways and works just as well on a table as it does on a buffet. SERVING STAND: Gold Two Tier Stand

Holiday entertaining by candlelight is a must in my book and these Christmas tree shaped candles are the perfect accent to compliment the paper runner design. CENTERPIECE DECOR: Pearlized Christmas Tree Candle **(these would make a fun hostess gift too)*

Gold flatware is just one of the elements that helps to add a touch of glam to this tablescape and it ties in with the other gold accent pieces which helps to create the theme. FLATWARE: Gold Flatware (I also love the design of this silver flatware set)*

I like the idea of placing wine in an ice bucket versus placing the bottle on the table. When not used to hold wine, the bucket could hold flowers or even be used as a serving bowl of a salad or bread. ICE BUCKET: Hexagon Ice Bucket

Colorful glasses are a great investment and will add that bold pop of color that every table needs. These glasses accent the green in the runner and salad plates so that the table has three different pops of the key accent color. STEMWARE: Green Wine Glasses (HomeGoods always has a great selection of colorful glassware)*

Pattern mixing is key to bringing your holiday table to life. The gingham plaid dinner napkins provide a great contrast to the oversized pattern of the paper design and further highlight the navy color. LINENS: Blue Check Dinner Napkins (these would be easy to DIY if you can’t find your color)*

When it comes to a centerpiece, I use items that will add height, style and a unique touch to the table. These gold reindeer do all of that along with adding that glamorous touch the decor called for. DECOR: Gold Reindeer Decor (the fur collar is removable so you could change the look from year to year)*

So when it comes to setting your holiday table, do you have any tricks or tips you use? Leave me a comment and let me know.

I’ll be sharing my own holiday table soon. Stay tuned.

Three Entertaining Ideas spotted at the Country Living Fair

October 27, 2015

Last weekend the hubs and I stopped by the Country Living Fair for a quick trip around the park. I didn’t have anything specific on my shopping list and love to go to the fair because it always so inspiring.

While I didn’t spend much money (a whopping $3.00) and didn’t take many photos, I did come across three entertaining ideas I really loved.

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I’ve always loved setting a table to unique paper products but never thought of using vintage player piano rolls as placemats. The rolls are functional and add so much character and charm to the table. I was so smitten with this idea that when I got home I went on a search of player piano rolls and found tons of really affordable options on Etsy.

The next idea I spotted takes the music theme to a new level. Pages from a music book were set up as a collage and used in place of a placemat and runner on the table. I love the eclectic feel of the this table and think it would be really fun for a causal jazz themed dinner party or entertaining around Christmas. I’ve scored some great sheet music books from Goodwill over the years so keep your eyes open when shopping.

The third entertaining idea I saw so such a simple touch but really added a lot to the table–fabric silverware pockets. I spotted these at the Cutlery Couture booth, which was packed with shoppers. The ladies behind this company use simple fabrics and everyday embellishments to create these fun pouches.

As usual, there are always a few items I pass up at the fair that days later I wish I would have gotten but I did pick up business cards from those vendors so I can order online.

If you’re wondering what I bought, it was these three brass stencil letters for a holiday project I’m working on.

Style Ideas For Your Bar Cart

August 20, 2015

When it comes to bar carts, nobody does it better than Society Social. If you’re not familiar with Society Social, the company started in 2011 with a small collection of stylish bar carts and their products immediately grabbed the attention of magazines like House Beautiful, Southern Living, Lonny and HGTV, The business exploded after that and today, the Society Social online boutique sells a range of furniture and decor all with a chic, modern flair and style.

One of the really great things about Society Social is that all of their designs are created by their in-house design team so every piece is original to their business and you won’t find them anywhere else. And as a truly custom touch, every single piece is made or finished to order.

Not only are each and every one of the Society Social bar carts stunning, but I love the way they style their pieces for photo shoots and their blog, The Social Diary.

If you need ideas on how to style your bar cart, I’ve got Ten Bar Cart Styling Tips for you that were inspired by the folks at Society Social.

Tip#1: Add a lamp and accessories to give your cart the feel of a furniture piece.

Tip #2: Create a color story with the items you decorate your cart with.

Tip #3: Mix in a few unexpected and whimsical accessories to personalize the your cart.

Tip #4: Your bar cart can definitely be a mix of work and play in an office setting as long as the cart reads more play than work!

Tip #5: Add Flowers for color and softness.

Tip #6: Use quickly containers to hold bar tools, straws and swizzle sticks.

Tip #7: Create layers with the items on your bar cart to make it feel warm and inviting.

Tip #8: Change the look of your bar cart styling with the seasons, including barware, beverages and accessories.

Tip #9: Display entertaining and cocktail recipe books on your bar cart so they are close at hand when you’re planning your next party.

Tip #10: Select beverages in pretty bottles to add instant style to your cart.

The same techniques you use to style a side table in your home can be used to style your bar cart so have fun and create a space that ready to party in style!

**this is not a sponsored post, I’m just sharing a company and products that I love.

Let’s Entertain–My current product obsessions!

July 28, 2015

You always know when the holiday season is nearing because the stores start stocking their shelves with new dinnerware and tabletop accessories.

Here’s a round-up of some of my favorite pieces, all of which I think will sell out pretty fast so get ready to shop!

blue and white bowls / Cabana Platter / Gudari Salad Servers / Gudari Dinnerware / Tortoise Tumblers

The Vintage Swap and the festive table it inspired!

July 6, 2015

Good morning! Did everyone has a fantastic 4th?

Since my mom was in town, we gathered at my brother’s place, watched movies, played games, ate too much and caught the fireworks at Lenox Mall. It was a great 4th!

I wanted to pop in today and share the 4th of July table setting I created for our feast.

I hadn’t planned on decorating the table for our dinner but last week I received an awesome item as part of Paige’s Vintage Swap. Paige is the sweet southern gem behind the blog The Pink Clutch and she had this great idea of hosting a vintage swap between bloggers. When she posted the swap on her blog, I responded faster than the speed of light because the combination of vintage + swap sounded like too much fun.

As part of the swap, Paige paired up bloggers who then shopped for a vintage item and swapped it with their partner. Once the partner received the item, we were to style it up and blog about it. I was paired with the Kristen of Pursuing Vintage and couldn’t have been more excited. I’ve followed Kristen on Instagram for a while, love her style AND I’m a big fan of her blog and Etsy shop.

Since Kristen and I have similar taste when it comes to vintage, I knew I was going to receive a great piece from her and boy was I thrilled when the box arrived and I opened it. Inside was this beautiful blue and white serving dish in a lidded wicker basket. The minute I laid eyes on this piece I knew I had to create a holiday tablescape to show off my new treasure.

So here it is…my 4th of July table inspired by a vintage swap!

What I love most about this blue and white serving piece (besides it being blue and white & pretty) is its versatility. The dishes can be used to serve anything from dips and appetizers to cookies and desserts. And the lidded top will come in handy if I’m using the piece outdoors or transporting it somewhere.

To show off the serving dish, I created a 4th of July tablescape the featured a mix of red, white and blue items. I used things I already owned and pulled my brothers’ gold place mats into the mix for added shine.

The dish was almost too pretty to use but I filled it with holiday cookies and coordinated just perfectly with the table setting.

I used a red bandanna for napkins and added die-cut wood letters as name tags.

The flower container played off the blue and white of the vintage swap serving dish and was really festive once I filled it with white hydrangea, glitter stars and mini flags.

And in my book, a party is not a party without party favors. To create mine, I filled small red buckets with Americana treats, a mini flag and a glittered star.

A big hug to Kristen at Pursuing Vintage for sending me such a beautiful piece. I know I’ll enjoy this beautiful blue and white serving piece for years to come.

Paige will be hosting a Vintage Swap link party tomorrow so stop The Pink Clutch see what the other swap participants received and how they styled their piece.

Thanks Paige for a fun collaboration!

Make Him Feel Special–Father’s Day Gift Guide

June 12, 2015

Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you’re looking for unique gifts for the men in your life, look no further than my Father’s Day Gift Guide! I’ve found lots of unique gifts that will make dad feel special on his day and every other day of the year too!

Just in time for summer entertaining, this Leather Wrapped Ice Bucket is a gift that will last a lifetime. $139.00 includes free monogram

I’m loving the sleek style and brass hardware on these Union Leather Key Fobs and so will the men in your life. $35.00

Help dad dress up his office, man cave or even the workspace in the garage with this Bamboo Bike Wall Clock. $64.00

The Wood Cuff Links from Adair Mens Design Co. can be custom engraved which makes the gift even more special. $32.00

This chic leather Tie Case is a great gift for the man who travels. $149.00 includes free monogram

I’ve seen several people sporting Jord Wood Watches lately and I’m here to tell you these watches are really stunning and a work of art. Starting at $120.00

If you give dad a tie every year, this year do one better and gift dad on of the Nordstrom exclusive Tie Bar Style Boxes. Each box if filled with everything a stylish dad needs. $99.00

Help dad stay active and fit with a Fitbit Charge HR Tracker. $149.95

Make dad’s daily shaving routine extra special with a Heated Shaving Cream Dispenser. $39.99

Say cheers to dad with his very own personalized Stainless Steel Keg Mug. $34.00

A leather card case like this Tumi Rivington Case will never go out of style. On sale for $48.00 (deal)!

I think every man needs a signature scent and my pick is Burberry London Cologne which is a fresh, masculine fragrance. $75.00

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Now that you’ve got your gift in mind, let’s talk gift wrap…

Father’s Day Gift Wrapping Tips:

** Instead of a traditional box, wrap you gift in a unique container like a paint can or wood box.

** If you can’t find a masculine themed wrapping paper, get creative and use an old shirt, a piece of fabric, kraft paper or newspaper as gift wrap to keep the gift man friendly.

** Forgo pretty ribbon and use leather cording or a tie to add the finishing touch to your gift.

** Instead of a paper gift tag, use a key fob as a gift tag.

Happy gifting!

Entertaining Inspiration: 12 Creative Garden Party Ideas

May 28, 2015

Ever since Oprah hosted a garden party years ago, I’ve dreamt of throwing one, or even better decorating for one. The idea of an outdoor party where everyone is wearing festive spring attire and big sun hats sounds like so much fun.

When it comes to decorating for a garden party of any outdoor event for that matter, creativity is key. And since I have not plans to host my own celebration, I’ve rounded up TWELVE creative garden party ideas that just might prompt you to host a garden soiree! Make sure I’m on the invitation list.

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