Entertaining Decor Archives

Summer Entertaining: Ideas to Inspire

July 27, 2016

SUMMER ENTERTAINING IDEAS

Outdoor entertaining takes on new meaning this time of year. Finding new ways to use pieces you already own & incorporating the bounty of the season will help make entertaining outdoors even more fun and exciting.

♦ Put on twist on a caprese salad by replacing the tomatoes with sweet Georgia peaches.

♦ Use oversized glass jars as serving bowls for salads and fresh fruits. Jars allow food to be visible while adding impact to your buffet setting.

♦ Instead of expensive flowers for the centerpiece, let the food be the focal point. A long wood board piled high with a variety of cheeses, fruits, meats and nuts will be the center of attention.

♦ Get creative with the things you own. A recycled canoe makes a charming outdoor serving station of finger foods.

♦ Place those delicate china plates with small rustic wood cutting boards which function just a good as traditional serve ware.

♦ Keep thing simple but elegant and create personalized place setting with oversized dollies. Use a Sharpie to pen the name of guests or pull out that collection of letter stickers and give each dollie its unique spin.

♦ Use elements from mother nature as decor for your party. A handful of pretty leaves and a metallic pen is all it takes to make these stylish name cards.

♦ Make a single bouquet of flowers go the extra mile by mixing in greenery pieces you cut from the yard to create a dynamic centerpiece.

♦ And when impact is called for, drape the center with an assortment of summer lanterns surrounded by lush greenery and foliage.

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Summer entertaining is about letting loose, having fun and enjoying the season!

Image source: 1) Say Yes 2) Crate and Barrel 3) Plum Pretty Sugar 4) Simple Bites 5) Style Me Pretty 6) Paper Mart 7)La Crema 8) Wedding Colors 9) Elle Decor (photo by Jenna Elliott–One Eleven Photography)

Entertaining Idea: Honeycomb Balls

April 21, 2016

When it comes to party decor, I’m one for big, bold design statements. My latest party decor obsession is honeycomb paper shapes. There is something about the honeycomb design that makes these decorative pieces more festive than party balloons and crepe paper streamers.

With so many festive occasions coming up like Cinco De Mayo, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and outdoor entertaining season, you have lots of opportunities to decorate with these festive shapes. Here’s a little inspiration for you…

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This honeycomb garland is just breathtaking and creates such a dramatic impact above a party table. The mix of shapes and colors adds so much dimension and visual pop.

100 Layer Cake

I love this arrangement of larger honeycomb balls and tassel garland as wall decor.

PnP Flowers Inc.

This centerpiece is simply beautiful and such a unique way to decorate a table. I can’t wait to give this look a try for myself.

Lovelyfest Event Design

How fun is this garland on a staircase? I would love to create a version this in traditional Christmas colors.

Canadian House and Home

And if you want to add a little fun to a flower arrangement, you can even use the balls to do that. Another DIY I’m going to try.

Not On The High Street

I’ve also been on the hunt for some mini honeycomb shapes to use for gift wrapping. Such an easy way to embellish a gift.

Studio DIY

There are several online stores and Etsy shops that sell honeycomb balls, but the Oh Happy Day shop has one of the best assortments out there. And I like the prices available from Oriental Trading Company.