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Well, wouldn’t you know it,  it’s time to put on your pretty party green outfit, mix up some Irish cocktails and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is next Wednesday March 17th, but most of the celebrations will begin this weekend with the parades. So to help you with your planning for the holiday, we’ve put together some ideas that will make your party a success.

For a beautiful table setting, I would suggest keeping it simple and chic. Here’s an idea for a beautiful and festive tablecloth and napkin (above).  Make a striking tablecloth out of chartreuse raw silk or cotton and for an added touch of color, wrap white napkins with a square of green netting or sheer organza before inserting into a napkin ring. Another great idea for your table top is a simple gray linen napkin and a shamrock leaf (below).

For some Shamrock Luck (below) – Display little pots o’ luck for St. Pat’s Day by planting shamrocks in jars, cups, or bowls. For more St. Patrick’s Day inspiration, Read the rest of this entry »

Wow, I can feel it, I think spring is right around the corner and I am so HAPPY! The flowers are beginning to bloom and the sun is shining bright, and I am beginning to have a strong case of spring fever. It’s time to plan a Spring Fling Luncheon with your best girlfriends. Here’s the plan for a posh and elegant spring luncheon.

To create scene for your Spring Fling Luncheon:

Choose an elegant table setting that is fresh and simple, start with a crisp white cloth and green runner, then add a row of single green Parrot Tulips in glass bud vases.

Another great idea for a beautiful spring table is to create a dramatic and colorful spring centerpiece. Simply place yellow tulips in a simple vase, and anchor the blooms with lime slices. If you have a long table, arrange a few of these down the center.

When the ladies arrive greet them with a glass of Sparkling Punch or Peach Sweet Tea.

For an elegant lunch menu serve up (via Southern Living):

Shrimp Shooters

Spicy Roasted Bell Pepper Pimiento Cheese

Pancetta Crisps With Goat Cheese and Pear

Apple-Pear Salad With Lemon-Poppy Seed Dressing

And for dessert:

Heavenly Angel Food Cake

Double Citrus Tart

There you go, you’re all set to host an elegant and post Spring Fling Luncheon.

Enjoy!

celebrate life in style…

Happy Monday and hope that you enjoyed your weekend! To kick off the month of February, we would like to inspire you with a little “Red and White Table Love”.  Alone the color red makes a bold and fiery statement, but mixed in with splash of white here and there, it makes the perfect color palette for a stunning and beautiful table top. Here are some beautiful pieces we found to inspire and get you creative juices flowing.

Are you inspired to set a table with red and white table love? Here’ s where to find these items:

Crate and Barrel – Red Rice Bowl

Red Candy -  Joy Tumbler, Define Red Chip & Dip Bowl, Midnight Cocktail Glasses, Guzzini Happy Hour Blown Jug,  Guzzini Happy Hour Two-Tone Glasses and Red Lace Place Mats

Mikasa – Pure Red 5 Piece Placesetting and Brava Red Square 4 piece Placesetting

Anthropologie – Sculptor’s Dinnerware

Williams-Sonoma – Emile Henry Ruffled Cake Stand and Brasserie Red-Banded Porcelain Dinnerware Place Settings

Iittala – Kivi Candle Votive

Enjoy!

celebrate life in style…

Well we made it through the holidays and all the stress that comes along with it. So now as we are settling into the coziness of winter and daydreaming of the warmth of spring,  it such the right time to schedule a Girl Talk Chocolate Coffee Break with your best girlfriends. It’s an easy get-together to host and your girls will thank you for it!

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