A Dinner: Setting the Table

This has been a fun little series to spread out over a week.  Hopefully we've been building anticipation for part 3 of A Dinner.  (If you've missed part 1 & part 2 - links are at the bottom of this post.)  I have to say, this was one of my most favorite tables to set.  The space was just dripping with warmth.  The twinkle lights hanging from the rafters and the light bouncing off the windows just help to add to the ambiance of a spectacular evening.

Since we went with neutral pallet, we wanted add some color in the dining room, still keeping the vintage yet modern vibe, so we did that with the china, glasses, placecards and flowers.

Everything was personalized for this dinner.  We created custom menus and placecards and intermixed vintage china and glasses.  Nothing matched which made everything match.

Missed part 1?  Missed part 2?

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Serving Up a Salad

Now this is the way to serve a salad at your next event or fête.  This image is just eye candy to me.  

Unique.  Different.  Enough said.

Photography by Jennifer Skog, Salad by Against All Grain, Vintage Pieces by Milk Glass Vintage Rentals

Color Crush: 4th of July

Stars, Stripes and the 4th of July!  I can't believe the 4th is right around the corner...next week around the corner.  Any fun plans?  Picnic, beach, bbq, fireworks?  

I have to say, it kinda stinks that it's on a Wednesday this year.  But I have no doubt fun will be had.  We're going to be heading to our towns annual 4th of July parade.  It's crazy how many people come to our little pocket of goodness every year for the 4th.

Looking for some more 4th inspiration?  Head over to my pinterest board that's dedicated to the stars and stripes.

{image credit: picnic, swimsuit, parasol uploaded by moi, seaside, hot dogs, flavored ice cubes, cake pops, diy flags, boat, lawn twister, pool, stripe dress}

Color Crush:: Lavender

The soft, sweet shade of lavender is this weeks color crush.  I personally love lavender with a punch of a bright color, I think it makes such a statement.  But these soft shades of pastel just have me smitten.  It all looks so calming, except for the last picture which just looks like a really fun party.

Row 1: 1// placecard 2// outdoor seating 3// hydrangia 4// table  Row 2: 1// fabric 2// bulbs 3// seaside table 4// rose photo by me Row 3: 1// dresses 2// smoothie 3// bike 4// party

An Alfresco Mingle

The weather has been gorgeous in Phoenix and today I'm heading back to the bay area.  Kinda excited to see my two favorite guys and also looking forward to the continued nice weather.

We have an apple tree in our backyard and when I saw these photos, I thought what a perfect spot of a little alfresco mingle with friends.

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