I adore this idea of getting away from flowers and using some creative juices to make a beautiful table arrangement. The colors of produce are too vibrant to pass up. This one above is stunning and has a contemporary feel. Of course…doing something like this is best when you actually plan to use the food to eat. Or you can provide custom paper bags for guests so thry can take the fruit/veggies as a favor at the end of the night. How fun for a dinner party.
Really like this gradient color along this tablescape for a Jimmy Choo party.
Lining balloons along the length of table in a row is a nice touch. Speaking of…
Aren’t these striped balloons chic? Purchase them from Oriental Trading.
Love the colors and how simple party decor can be displayed in a way that makes a big impact. That backdrop is amazing. Switch out the XOs and this can easily be a bridal shower or birthday party.
{Images via Sitting in a Tree Events}
In Wisconsin we had a super mild winter which had an impact on our apple orchards so a lot of farms didn’t offer apple picking due to the shortage. I was looking forward to it too since I went last year. But it’s still a great time to bake, cook, drink….and even decorate with the fruit…
When people have fall weddings, especially rustic barn ones, I love to see apples on display. Paired with wine barrels and other woodsy elements like branches, it offers a pretty fall atmosphere…
But you don’t have to have an outdoor wedding. An upscale one inside a hotel is just fine…
My favorite part of fall is caramel apples….and fall colors. You can set up an interactive candy apple bar for a fun end to a party. That can serve as guests’ favors as well for a wedding…
Apple cider stations are another great way for guests to mingle….
I destroyed an apple crisp a few weeks ago. I put it on broil because I was too impatient with it baking. Walked away & four minutes tops….the top layer was charred. I said I enjoy cooking, not baking. But I will master it because it’s just so good.
A Slice of Glam‘s mini apple pies…
{granola ginger baked apples, easy baked apples}
I recently did a Rachael Ray recipe with maple glazed apples, potatoes & sweet onions. I’m very picky but it was good surprisingly. I want to try the above.
Pork chop recipe via the crafty hostess & wing recipe via abc news.
{Images via elements of style, via Orange Tree Wedding Blog, Wedding Bee, WaxWizard.net, exclusive italy weddings, a wedding cake blog, JMS weddings w/ Jonathan Steinberg photography, occassions online, scratchbook weddings, amanda mae events, sughary sweets, gimmie some oven}
I know tons of people hate baby breath flowers partly because they’re known to be cheap. But when designed right, they can create quite the impact. Love the gray chevron linen. Never thought of doing a runner on a round table…
You know why I really like this look? Because one can easily go to a rummage sale, thrift store or the Goodwill and purchase random ones in any style or color. All you have to do is buy spraypaint & viola!
{Via Style Files, BHG, & Somewhere Splendid}
Still loving ombre in decor, design & fashion. This is a trend I don’t want to see end…
The photo above is the inspiration for a bright color contrast…
{Rue Mag}
{On Home Design}
{Houzz}
{all other images via Pinterest}
{Pottery Barn}
Easter is just around the corner and it’s time to think of some creative and festive ways to decorate the tablescape or centerpieces for your family dinner. The details in this is pretty cool for Easter or Spring. Notice the flowers branching out of cracked egg shells, oranges and lemons. I will be bringing you a few more ideas in the next few days…
