10.30.2013

Fall Decor


My mama's tables are always beautiful, and this one for my brother's birthday lunch was fall inspired. I wanted you all to see how she used feathers, cotton, and pretty mums to make a simply pretty tablescape.


I loved the combo of cotton bolls, grapevine napkin rings, linen napkins, and white china. 


Feathers and mums together are delightful!



I recently attended a cookout where the hostess had such creative ideas for her fall decor as well. Here, she used hollowed out baby pumpkins with votive candles in hurricanes filled with dried peppers.



A mantle shines with a grapevine wreath, wheat, antlers, and fall squash.



A galvanized watering can filled with wildflowers atop a table.


How have you decorated for fall this year?


Fall Decor


My mama's tables are always beautiful, and this one for my brother's birthday lunch was fall inspired. I wanted you all to see how she used feathers, cotton, and pretty mums to make a simply pretty tablescape.


I loved the combo of cotton bolls, grapevine napkin rings, linen napkins, and white china. 


Feathers and mums together are delightful!



I recently attended a cookout where the hostess had such creative ideas for her fall decor as well. Here, she used hollowed out baby pumpkins with votive candles in hurricanes filled with dried peppers.



A mantle shines with a grapevine wreath, wheat, antlers, and fall squash.



A galvanized watering can filled with wildflowers atop a table.


How have you decorated for fall this year?


10.29.2013

Fall Front Door


My mama's front entry looks so festive and I had to share! 





Happy Halloween Week Everyone!


Fall Front Door


My mama's front entry looks so festive and I had to share! 





Happy Halloween Week Everyone!


10.28.2013

Monday Mood Board

Looking to do some updating before your family shows up for the holidays? 
Why don't you recover grandma's old chairs in one of the fabulous fabrics on the left? And toss a few of the pillows on the right on your comfy sofa?
Ta-da! 
Insta room makeover! 



Monday Mood Board

Looking to do some updating before your family shows up for the holidays? 
Why don't you recover grandma's old chairs in one of the fabulous fabrics on the left? And toss a few of the pillows on the right on your comfy sofa?
Ta-da! 
Insta room makeover! 



10.23.2013

Master Bedroom Reveal

More on this interiors project soon! 
But here's a peek into the master suite! 







Master Bedroom Reveal

More on this interiors project soon! 
But here's a peek into the master suite! 







10.21.2013

Monday Mood Board

Need some fabric inspiration? 

Consider this fabric combination for fresh upholstery, fluffy new pillows, and dreamy new drapes.
Happy day dreaming!

Monday Mood Board

Need some fabric inspiration? 

Consider this fabric combination for fresh upholstery, fluffy new pillows, and dreamy new drapes.
Happy day dreaming!

10.16.2013

Personal Paperie: A personalized crest for the bride and groom

More on Monday's post: The invitation, menu cards, table numbers, and place cards

When planning the rehearsal dinner for my brother and his bride, I had the idea to design a paper suite to fit the soon-to-be Mr.&Mrs., with a nod to my brother's love of hunting and all things outdoors. I began by sketching out a crest of sorts for him, with a center monogram to honor the happy couple. What came of the sketch was a crest that included quail, deer antlers, long leaf pine boughs, and a cross of arms. Next, I got to work on painting the image in watercolor. 

What resulted was a pretty cool hand-painted crest centered on the bride and groom's initials. For the next step, my super talented friend, Lauren Cook of Parkway Press, designed the invitation around this crest and the mood it depicted. What we ended with was a personal, lovely, Southern, hand designed and hand painted invite. 
I absolutely love the way they came together! 

My brother hunts both deer and quail, and my father's favorite tree is the Long Leaf Pine. I incorporated all of these elements into the crest, as well as the bride and groom's new last name.



With the invitations addressed, stamped, and in the mail, it was now time to design the other elements of the party - the place cards, table numbers, and menu cards. Our seating chart directed each guest to a table, where a place card held their name.



The table numbers depicted the same quail, antler, and gun crest from the invitation. The place cards were highlighted with long leaf pine boughs and antlers centered over each name.










The menu cards were simply beautiful too. 
Lauren took the hand painted crest and placed it atop our menu for the evening. I painted a few of our menu items to include on the card...it was a wonderfully personal touch that left our guests salivating for the next course to be served!


 

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