Brides.com, is a stunning site to visit for inspiration when entertaining.........as I am from South Africa, I loved this African safari party.........as most of the year we entertain outside. All images are from their website
Heather, from Presentpast Collection, hosted a lovely bridal shower for her daughter.......
Photographer Jennifer Skog, got married and had the most fabulous bridal shower.....visit her site for more amazing pics. Link via Social Design (an event design blog)
There is a definite global trend of "Going green and eco"........I found this lovely ideas on the Faye and Greer blog, linking from The Hostess Blog......sharing with us about Harmony Walton, founder of Southern California's highly touted "Bridal Bar" boutique and the The Bridal Bar Blog, who wrote an article on going green with events........... (Images from Brides)
Elizabeth, from The Adventures of Elizabeth, had a stunning idea for an inexpensive, but creative table theme......she did this "paper" table theme for less than $40 and it took about 45 minutes from scratch to finish.........old books, paper, clear vases, and burlap and you have one festive gathering.......... I loved the use of old books as plate chargers
An eastern table is always a lovely idea........Style Court shared two fabulous eastern tables.......The first is from the fabulous home of Dianne Cash (Images from Southern Accents July - August 2006) The second image is from Vogue Living --(Fall 2006 edition)
A setting by the sea.....Designer Phoebe Howard arranged a colorful, nature-inspired table setting for a casual beach house luncheon......custom-made napkins, small corals used as place card holders, and individual flower arrangements help personalize the nature-themed setting. (Photo by Carlos Domenech). Via Southern Accents.
How about a citrus theme...........This is from a bridal shower that the fabulous Hostess with the Mostess, hosted for a friend of hers.......isn`t this lovely.....
How about a citrus theme...........This is from a bridal shower that the fabulous Hostess with the Mostess, hosted for a friend of hers.......isn`t this lovely.....
Artfool, is always full of inspiration and ideas for events, parties and weddings........all images from their website.
I always have to peek at the newest Martha Stewart ideas .........this is for a Mexican party.......all images from her website.
Look at this lovely ideas I found on the blog Ljuvlight Hemma.....images from Better Homes and Gardens
Those of you living near Surrey in the UK, can make use of Idyllic Days......Idyllic Days is a one stop vintage hire shop for those planning, hosting or staging a themed event.....they have a lovely collection of mix and match china and vintage props, to create a stunning party or photo shoot.......images from their website.
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Je tenais à vous féliciter très chaleureusement pour votre blog, idéal pour y flâner, une vraie mine d'or… je le dévore… comme c'est dommage que je ne parle pas anglais!!!
à bientôt
alexandra
http://flanepourvous.blogspot.com/
Oh Gyps, these images are STUNNING - I love the top one. I just did a post today about my 30th birthday preparations so this post you have done is very timely!
Thanks for the inspiration!
XO
Anna
I love them all...but the paper table, oh the papaer table is the most me!!
Hi,
Thanks for checking out our blog! Actually, the pictures you have here were from Brides (not via The Bridal Bar Blog)- we put the link to the pictures right below them in the post so that readers could find them easily.
Thanks!
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Hello,
What beautiful tablescapes and MoRE! What a nice way to start a tuesday morning! Everything is very inspirational! Thank You!!!
With Kindness,
Mary
Thank you for the beautiful post.
Going to check out all the fab links you found right now. Thank you.
I love entertaining and celebrating!
Wow! I particularly love the paper table from Elizabeth, but these are all beautiful. I am so jealous of all of you with visual gifts!
After looking at these photos, I have got to get out and buy me some candles and some neat lighting for outside too.
Lovely post. love all the pictures, so inspiring. visit my blog to see a little thank that I posted for you.
This is almost too much!! So many incredible photo's, where to start!!!
Your site is just luscious!
All of those pictures are inspiring. My daughter is getting married in October. Great ideas!
Rosemary
egad, where to start? It's all fabulous but since I share the African continent with you, I think I will start with the safari party!
Thanks for sharing all these great pictures and especially for mentioning all the sources. Great work!
Do you know this kind of new blog about the same subject:
http://toastandtables.blogspot.com/
Absolutely wonderful !!!!!!!!! :-)
Wow, the table under the trees was gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
really splendid! I like much
All of the table settings you shared are gorgeous and creative! Lots of new ideas to use for entertaining! You always have such pretty posts!
First of all, a big "Thank You" for visiting my blog! Yours is wonderful! What parties! I especially like the citrus theme and African party.
P.S. I am adding you to my links! You are on my list to visit regularly!
WOW; I am so glad you are a gypsy as I love the colors you throw around with abandon : )
I have never made it to South Africa yet; and I am sure I will enjoy anything safari or gypsy (your style)
Take care
carole
The next time you throw a party, I am soooo crashing it!!!! I just love all the inspiration you've shared.
Elles sont superbes toutes ces tables !!!!
All the perfect props for the perfect summer feast!!! I love the vintage paper-dressed candles... even if it's playing with fire!
WOUNDERFUL
What a fantiastic array of tabletop collections you have gathered for us! Tres chic and makes me want to throw a partry!!
I love party inspirations, you have a fantastic collection of photographs and links here. Thank you!!
So, which party will you be throwing from these? I don't think you can go wrong with any of them. Well, maybe bankrupt with a couple of them. But worth it!
So much inspiration here...I love all these images. Sounds like you do host some fab parties. I can't pick a fav, but I do esp. love those damask drink umbrellas :)
Gasp, swoon, faint on chaise... Your posts are stunning and rising!!! Everytime I wonder how you can possibly inundate me with anymore wonderfulness!!! And then you do! Oh my goodness... I tell ya, I am coming here for all my treasure leads and needs... xoxoxoxo ps: Shane is stunning...
oh, wow....this is sooo much inspiration!! I don't have a party in the near future (a rarity in spring and summer) but these are "keepers" for filing.
Lidy
All it's biautiful...a lot of ideas.....thank you for your visiting
Wow what a great post. So many links. I want to party.
Thanks for the info; we'll be planning a wedding soon!
Wow, this is crazy inspiration! Too much to love! This is a great post on being fearless and creative in setting a table. Lovely images.
Absolutely gorgeous images! Makes me want to host a party.
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