A Summer Engagement Party

Hope you guys had a fabulous Labor Day weekend! Ours was spent in the mountains with great friends, in the cooler temps, celebrating the end of a wonderful summer and {fingers crossed} the soon-to-be-here fall weather. 

I wanted to share a few photos from a recent dinner party, hosted to celebrate our cousin and his bride. An Asian themed dinner was held at the beautiful home of my awesome in-laws, and we gathered in the early-August Middle-Georgia heat to toast the bride and groom. My husband, David, and I love going "home" to see all of our family and friends, and were thrilled to celebrate this special couple and their upcoming wedding. 

Earlier in the summer, I had a fit over a huge bolt of Schumacher's Zanzibar Trellis in Canary to make into tablecloths for my party stash - I had a total vision of this setting the tone for the night, paired with my mama's, my aunt's, my MIL's, and my blue and white china. Toss in plenty of palms and hydrangea with mixed fruit and I knew our Asian-influenced theme would be so fun! 

I also used my favorite Citrus Garden tablecloth, and an old antique textile with the white and yellow ones, for a neat mix of old and new. 

My darling bestie, James Farmer, lent me all of his red and bamboo chairs to surround most of the tables - its probably no secret that he has the best stash of party gear in GA! :)) 

A Summer Engagement Party

Hope you guys had a fabulous Labor Day weekend! Ours was spent in the mountains with great friends, in the cooler temps, celebrating the end of a wonderful summer and {fingers crossed} the soon-to-be-here fall weather. 

I wanted to share a few photos from a recent dinner party, hosted to celebrate our cousin and his bride. An Asian themed dinner was held at the beautiful home of my awesome in-laws, and we gathered in the early-August Middle-Georgia heat to toast the bride and groom. My husband, David, and I love going "home" to see all of our family and friends, and were thrilled to celebrate this special couple and their upcoming wedding. 

Earlier in the summer, I had a fit over a huge bolt of Schumacher's Zanzibar Trellis in Canary to make into tablecloths for my party stash - I had a total vision of this setting the tone for the night, paired with my mama's, my aunt's, my MIL's, and my blue and white china. Toss in plenty of palms and hydrangea with mixed fruit and I knew our Asian-influenced theme would be so fun! 

I also used my favorite Citrus Garden tablecloth, and an old antique textile with the white and yellow ones, for a neat mix of old and new. 

My darling bestie, James Farmer, lent me all of his red and bamboo chairs to surround most of the tables - its probably no secret that he has the best stash of party gear in GA! :)) 

A South Georgia Rehearsal Dinner

Today I am sharing a few peeks around a lovely rehearsal dinner I had the pleasure of assisting with a few months ago. 

Photographed by the incredible Ashlee Culverhouse (I am lucky enough to call her "friend"!) and planned by my amazing sister-in-law Laura Lyn (I am extra lucky to call her "family"!), I pulled a few stems from the yard to make loose, herb-filled, hydrangea-laden, wildflower-full arrangements for a fun dinner around the pool to celebrate a really fun couple. 

(I think that qualifies as a run on sentence. Sorry, Mrs. Anderson) 

Ashlee captured these lovely images of the flowers tucked around the party, all planned by Laura Lyn. The bamboo chairs, the long banquette tables, the sparkling votives. Yes, truly Southern, indeed. To add even more novelty to the evening, the party was held on the gorgeous grounds of Laura Lyn's parents' home, surrounded by the prettiest farmland and lush fields in South Georgia. 

Everyone was there to celebrate LL's brother Robert and his fiance' Samantha. 

Tune in tomorrow to see images from their wedding! 

A South Georgia Rehearsal Dinner

Today I am sharing a few peeks around a lovely rehearsal dinner I had the pleasure of assisting with a few months ago. 

Photographed by the incredible Ashlee Culverhouse (I am lucky enough to call her "friend"!) and planned by my amazing sister-in-law Laura Lyn (I am extra lucky to call her "family"!), I pulled a few stems from the yard to make loose, herb-filled, hydrangea-laden, wildflower-full arrangements for a fun dinner around the pool to celebrate a really fun couple. 

(I think that qualifies as a run on sentence. Sorry, Mrs. Anderson) 

Ashlee captured these lovely images of the flowers tucked around the party, all planned by Laura Lyn. The bamboo chairs, the long banquette tables, the sparkling votives. Yes, truly Southern, indeed. To add even more novelty to the evening, the party was held on the gorgeous grounds of Laura Lyn's parents' home, surrounded by the prettiest farmland and lush fields in South Georgia. 

Everyone was there to celebrate LL's brother Robert and his fiance' Samantha. 

Tune in tomorrow to see images from their wedding! 

LLC EVENTS

I may be super duper partial, but I think my brother Brince's wife is pretty darn amazing. She's sweet, good at everything, and way smart. 

I am lucky to call her sister, and my Henry is beyond blessed to call her aunt. She's just amazing at everything! 

Recently, Laura Lyn set out to nurture her business, LLC Events, full time. She's a fabulous, one-stop-shop wedding planner that can help you with anything from choosing your colors to directing your wedding. I think the only thing she can't do (yet) is actually marry the bride and groom. 

And I say that in like the least un-sarcastic way ever. 

(uh hmmm, paging Rev. LL)

Y'all check out her gorgeous new website, and if you're a bride out there, call her immediately.

 http://www.llcevents.com/

Share her extraordinary talents with anyone you can! 

Best decision you'll make as a bride! 

LL, we are so proud of you! And can't wait to see what all you do on your new path!

click here to see a lot more of her incredible work: http://www.llcevents.com/

her Pins are the best: https://www.pinterest.com/lauralyncoody/

And follow her page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLCeventsandweddings

You'll love her 'Grams: https://instagram.com/llcoody/

ps. you all have seen her gorgeous hand lettering too (here and here) which is now available on Etsy! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LLCEvents

waaa-hoooo! 

LLC EVENTS

I may be super duper partial, but I think my brother Brince's wife is pretty darn amazing. She's sweet, good at everything, and way smart. 

I am lucky to call her sister, and my Henry is beyond blessed to call her aunt. She's just amazing at everything! 

Recently, Laura Lyn set out to nurture her business, LLC Events, full time. She's a fabulous, one-stop-shop wedding planner that can help you with anything from choosing your colors to directing your wedding. I think the only thing she can't do (yet) is actually marry the bride and groom. 

And I say that in like the least un-sarcastic way ever. 

(uh hmmm, paging Rev. LL)

Y'all check out her gorgeous new website, and if you're a bride out there, call her immediately.

 http://www.llcevents.com/

Share her extraordinary talents with anyone you can! 

Best decision you'll make as a bride! 

LL, we are so proud of you! And can't wait to see what all you do on your new path!

click here to see a lot more of her incredible work: http://www.llcevents.com/

her Pins are the best: https://www.pinterest.com/lauralyncoody/

And follow her page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LLCeventsandweddings

You'll love her 'Grams: https://instagram.com/llcoody/

ps. you all have seen her gorgeous hand lettering too (here and here) which is now available on Etsy! 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LLCEvents

waaa-hoooo! 

One Fun Family's Dining Room

Now that I've shared the living room and keeping room with you guys,  I wanted to share more of this fun historic house, oozing with charm and details and natural light. The dining room got a little re-fresh with new paint, window treatments, a gorgeous chandy, all over those incredible freshly-refinished floors. 

Here are a few peeks around the space! 

(ps. see last week's post for more on this house!)

The room is separated from the living room by those gorgeous stained French doors. 

{Swoon} 

My client has the most fun artwork to chose from, many of which has been done by close family and friends. This pair of countryside oils was just the right color punch for this corner. 

And raise your hand if you're as obsessed with Belgian linen panels as I am?!?!?

They literally work in every space. (That's why you guys see them in my rooms so much!) 

Love this little peek from the living room to the dining room. 

And that you can see our punches of black around the house. Black adds prominence and sophistication to a room...especially via an antique tole platter and antique table and chairs. 

On the other side of the dining room is the small sitting spot in the kitchen. My client and I share a mutual love of Chinois...a touch here and there is happy happy happy. 

We both fell for the lacquer-red toile for a small shade, and complete with a zebra needlepoint rug. 

A set of old wing backs are now covered in indoor/outdoor polka dots and look completely refreshed! 

One more charming space that saw some fun additions is the tucked-away home office, with all of the original wood moldings. We added the mod Moroccan rug along with gray linen panels and salmon trim...tres' chic indeed! 

Hope you guys have a fabulous Monday....stay tuned for more next week! 

Oh, and head over to ShopMGD on Instagram for some super cute original artwork!!!