Tablescape Art from Martha Stewart!

Warm + Festive Tablescape

I just love Martha Stewart’s belief that tabletop are truly a work of art! The table is a blank canvas for any color, any style, etc. It’s truly a hostesses dream to design up a gorgeous tablescape. So when the team at Martha Stewart asked me to share some gorgeous works of art from the Spring issue of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, I was thrilled! So whether your decorating style is warm and welcoming, cool and chic, or minimal and modern, these table decor ideas have lots of inspiration. Pick up the issue + read more here.

Oh and BIG NEWS: Martha Stewart Weddings asked me (yes, me! aah) to style up something quite cute for them and I’ll be sharing it as soon as I can! I’m still doing cartwheels over here.

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Gorgeous huh? I think it’s time I do some sprucing up of my dining room for the coming summer. I love the red + blue designs. Which one is YOUR favorite? I’m curious!

Images shared with permission from Martha Stewart Weddings (Photography: Jonny Valiant).

 

 

Summer Stripes Tablescape Contest {Part 2}

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We're sharing more of the SUMMER STRIPES TABLESCAPE CONTEST entries! If you missed part 1, you can view those summer stripes entries here! LOVE IS...PINK & WHITE STRIPES! PARTY DETAILS “Girly, Girly, Girly” was the inspiration for this summer striped bridal shower at a unique outdoor venue! What bride-to-be wouldn’t enjoy this beautiful soirée decorated in pink and white { Continue Reading }

Summer Stripes Tablescapes {Part 1}

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Yesterday was a HUGE day - we announced the winner + runner-up for our Summer Stripes Tablescape Contest! Eeeeh! Lots of our readers have asked to see the additional entries, and we are super thrilled to oblige because they were all absolutely over-the-top hands-down AMAZING. We certainly win for most creative readers, that's for sure! Our jaws dropped every time a new entry was submitted. Without { Continue Reading }

French Inspired Wedding Shoot by JCF Events

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Are you ready for some serious eye candy? Sit back and enjoy these gorgeous images from a French Inspired Wedding Shoot that will have you dreaming of Paris romance and French macarons for days! Designed by Jessica of JCF Events, who shares my love for gorgeous tablescapes + simple beauty, this wedding shoot has "dreamy" written all over it!  This is just one of the reasons I've booked her to { Continue Reading }

Elegant Connecticut Wedding

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Elegant Connecticut Wedding Thanks to photographer Justin Marantz for this submission to us via Two Bright Lights. Katie Saeger, a writer for our site, told me about this gorgeous wedding and we "ooh'd and aah'd" quite a bit over the lavish details! This autumn wedding provided us tons of luxurious inspiration for not only weddings but dinner parties, cocktail gatherings, and all sorts of { Continue Reading }

City Cradle’s Fall Tablescape Challenge

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Fall is my favorite time of year and Nashville has finally decided to give me a break from the 105 degrees (at least until next summer). Fall brings cooler weather - perfect for outdoor celebrations! So, Vicky over at The City Cradle is such an inspiration and she recently had a Fall Celebration Challenge judged by some of my favorite designers including Jenn Sbranti of Hostess With the Mostess, { Continue Reading }

March Madness Party!

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Along with March Madness comes the "munch bunch"! Pull out your crowd-pleasing recipes to cheer on your favorite team (Pizzazzerie will always be partial to Vanderbilt!). Come on over, the door is open, and the game is just getting started. Let the centerpiece be a hurricane lamp filled with small sports balls. Win-Win Dip 1 package Neufchatel cheese, grated 1 cup Salsa 1 small can sliced { Continue Reading }