It almost feels sacrilegious to say this…
Foliage might just be our new favourite kind of flower.
We know, we were taken aback too.
But it’s organic, rustic, and oh-so-chic.
XOXO!
I get a lot of emails from readers with questions about how to create specific elements of a party like table settings, dessert tables, backdrops, etc. I’ve decided this year I will try and tackle as many of the basic “how to’s” as I can. I tend to forget that even though I can look at a photo’s contents piece by piece to analyze “what works” and why it works, many home entertainers don’t see things in that way. I’m going to try to break it down for you as best I can to help you design prettier parties for you and your guests.
I’ll start with my favorite point of display – the seated table. Specifically I want to talk about the importance of centerpieces and how to arrange them for the most visually pleasing effect. Using some of my own favorite table designs as examples, here are my secrets to a fabulous centerpiece arrangement.
Sometimes small organic items can go a long way (and without incurring too much cost)
Tile can also serve as a creative runner and can be mixed and matched and used in many different ways.
Final Tips to Remember: