The Most Darling Wedding DIY Weekend Project

Oh goody, its nearly the weekend and I can't wait to get stuck into some DIY projects.  I'm loving this transferable chalkboard stencils all the way from Poppytalk.  They've used them as a decorating motif but I could see a little DIY hack wedding styles!  How about these as a table number motif for your reception? It's a perfectly refined look to add some character to your table.  Check out how to create your stencil here!

Industrial Wedding Decor

Ooooooo!  Industrial wedding decor is the bomb.  It can be hard to get right but as Whimsical Creations  By Tamara shows us when you get it right boy do you get it right.  I love the use of wood and steel to create set the industrial tone.  Add onto that the peonies, babies breath and blackboard to soften the look  and voila, its a perfect industrial wedding look.  

PS - You can check out more industrial wedding ideas here

Source: Whimsical Creations by Tamara

Easy Ways to Get the Industrial Look at Your Next Event

My darlings, I'm so excited to share this event I styled over the weekend with you.  The brief was to create an industrial chic dinner party for a super fun birthday girl's dinner at eatery Bloodwood. It's easier than you think to get the look, so, lets break it down step by step for you! As a base I started building some natural elements - the gorgeous wooden table, natural linen place mats and fun accents like ferns and flowers.  The next step was to add some glass elements - mini milk bottles, artwork suspended in terrarium style jars, fairy lights wrapped in tissue paper installed in more terrarium style jars.  Lastly it was time to add some fun accents - letter montages, super cute chalk board name tags and  multicoloured toxteth chairs for pops of industrial colour.

PS. If you are interested in me helping you with your next event, just DM me!

Gwyneth Paltrow's Easter Lunch Table Setting

Easter is nearly here and this weekend is the perfect time to start planning your Easter lunch.  I'm going to be taking my inspiration from Gwyneth Paltrow and her table scape she created for Remodelista (PS - I have such a big crush on Gwyneth, please can we be BFFs?)  She choose a fresh take on traditional and the colour palate of robin's egg blue, lilac, pale pink and white.  There are SO MANY details I love  - the egg name tags, the potted pansies in the bowl and the long tapered candles.  I mean seriously, it is so beautiful!!! What inspiration are you picking up on for your Easter table?

Source: Remodelista via Brunch at Saks

Blog Love: Bridal Snob

Source: Bridal Snob

5 Simple Tricks We'll Be Doing to Decorate Our Christmas Meal

Well my lovelies Christmas is nearly upon us, can you feel the excitement?  Every year my Aunty, mum and I love to plan the look and feel of the meal.  From table decorations to special touches to make the night memorable we've been planning up a storm.  Here's 5 simple tricks we'll be doing to decorate our Christmas.  What's your inspiration for Christmas day?

Source: Party Resources, Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, Sunday Collector, Lovely Indeed

A Serving Idea for Your Next Party Thanks to Donna Hay

Oki Dokies my lovely readers.  The weekend is coming up and the weather in Sydney is looking fine.  Perhaps it's party time at your house?  Well I have a new idea for you to try.  After some serious oogling over the Donna Hay 10 Year Anniversary Magazine (she is a goddess if you don't know her already) what struck me in their dinner party feature was the clever use of glassware as serving ware.  Its unexpected but adds an oh-so-glam touch to your dinner party.  Let's explore.....

1. Glass Bowls as servers for a meringue dessert bar

2. White condiments are perfectly complimented by glass hues

3. Oversized glass bowls in clean lines make modern punch bowls

Source: Dustjacket Attic, Donna Hay

A Crafty but Glam Table Top

Ahhhhhh blogging, its amazing what inspiration you can find. Take for example, this 'urban loft' table setting done for Utterly Engaged by JL Designs. The yarn balls kinda reminds me of this post from a while back, did you know they are super easy to do?

Source: JL Designs

A New Way to Do Place Settings For Your Dinner Party

When we have friends over for dinner one of my favourite things to do is think about the place setting. Will from Bright Bazaar did an inspired Mediterranean setting for the latest Rue magazine. You know what I love? The postcard sitting out under the plates. You could apply this so many ways - If its a birthday dinner is it a black and white portrait of the birthday girl or guy? For a friends dinner do you do up a cute little menu card? Or for an Italian fiesta how about a vintage italian inspired picture? So many options. Eeee!

Source: Bright Bazaar

A Simple Wedding Table Setting Detail Anyone Could Do

Even though I'm newly married I still love trawling the wedding blogs! Take for example this lovely little detail from a talented group in the Bay area - anyone could do it. A fresh and cute table setting with a name flag wrapped around some thyme. Simple and Lov-ing!!

Source: 100 Layer Cake

Sophisticated Floral Table Arrangement

Eeeep. You know sometimes you can think little vases of flowers on table arrangements can be cute....but can they be sophisticated? Well the answer thanks to Sofia Crokos via Camille Styles is a resounding yes! Just check out this soiree Sofia did recently - for me, its the elements surrounding the florals that bring everything up a notch. From the silver plates to the white linens to the frosted vases. I. Love. It. All.

Source: Camille Styles

A Wedding Table Extravaganza

Eeeeeeep. There are so many fabulous elements to this Wednesday Inc wedding shoot for Ruffled. I'm going to go with Feminine Industrial in describing this look. Antlers, Twine and glass mixed with candles and hand crafted elements give this celebration an amazingly magic feel. Did you know the balls hanging above the table are hand made? Oh yes! Take twine, wrap around a balloon and then cornstarch like mad.

Source: Ruffled

Pretty Feminine Table Setting

So swoon worthy!

Source: La Partie Events

A Movie Set Wedding

Would you just look at this....

Source: Jessica Claire

Something to Try

A new spin of a simple glass of water, toped with fresh sprigs of mint. I think I'll try this at our next dinner party, it looks pretty refreshing hey?

Source: Sunday Suppers via A Cup of Jo

A Table Setting Anyone Could Do

Every time I visit the Sunday Suppers site I find a new idea for table settings or delicious food. Today I came across this easy setting and I think anyone could just about do this. Here are three things that I think make this setting.

1. The layering of plates. It helps make it feel just that little bit more fancy.

2. For a more personal touch, a menu card. Don't worry if you can't print your card like these pictures, it could be written on vintage postcards, brown kraft paper. Get creative.

3. Left of centre table placements. I love that the knife, fork and spoon are all grouped together on the right hand side, who says you have to put them on each side of the plate? And the double drinking glasses help create texture and interest.

Source: Sunday Suppers via Style Me Pretty