It used to be that I could paint anything white and it would fit my décor. My sister used to make fun of me for my tiny obsession. For any of you who watch the show Portlandlia, my obsession reminds me of the hilarious skit, “We put birds on things”. I’d find an old picture frame that didn’t quite fit in my room, so I’d paint it white; a cool vintage statue of an owl, I’d paint it white!

Now I’m obsessed with gold. I love the level of sophistication it can add to any setting, but paired with the right color, and only using a hint of it, it can still be playful and fun. So, this goes out to you, Susie (my sis). You’ll no longer here me talk about white! You can also see this post on Brooklyn Bride where I guest blog from time to time.

Tablescape on The Decorista | gold flatware from West Elm | Confetti System Streamers | Foil Stamped Invitations featured on The Sweetest Occasion | gold painted chair from Anthropologie | artwork of Martin Pfeifle | Streamers from Martha Stewart | wallpaper by Verde | DIY star drink sticks | gold painted branches at Martha Stewart | gold installation by Carmody Groarke

At LS we pull inspiration for our events from anything and everything, especially art. Martin Pfeifle’s commentary on space and color translate very easily into an event setting, if you look hard enough. I love the colored paper hanging from the ceiling as a potential backdrop or partition. And, I’m a big fan of this pink spacial field turning into a table with one huge hit of color.

I love the holidays! More opportunities to host and break out my special cocktail menus and party dresses. I am so inspired by this Kate Spade shoot. What a great way to reinvent the holidays. Can’t afford a tree? Draw one. Want a new holiday idea? Go crazy with the glitter! How cute and delicate.

I ask you, is it too late to whip up a holiday extravaganza with only three weeks to spare? I hope not, because I’m on board to make this happen!

Photography: Alison Conklin / Styling: Styled Creative / Cakes and Cupcakes: Brown Betty Desserts / Paper Materials: Two Paperdolls

read on to hear more about the shoot from the Kate Spade team!

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I’m inspired by this table setting: the colors are lovely and the geometric shapes are fun and playful.

Photo || Jen Huang Photography for Melangerie. Cakes by NineCakes.

I’m super into this table decor from Hey Look. This is so fall! It’s versatile enough and just right for a light meal with friends or even a somewhat formal dinner for the holidays. I’m in love with the gold vases and use of ferns. They even took the time to style some very cute corsages for the guests. I love that! I’m a big fan of the corny, “hello, my name is tag”, but in a much more subtle sophisticated way and this way (with gold flowers) is much more personal and intimate.

Making navigation easy for your guests is key at any event. Whether your crafty (or not), or have a lot of money to spend (or not), your main goal is to make sure you get your guests seated. Don’t stress, we’ve compiled some great ideas to help you get started. Check out some of these clever ideas below. Included is a “how to” from The Knotty Bride on handmaking your own.

Photos // (top to bottom) unknown source, but awesome utilization of vintage library numbers // BHLDN numbers // diy from The Knotty Bride // Oh So Beautiful Paper blog // from 100LayerCake

…at least we do! In preparation for a current project, we’ve come across some enticingly edible event tables worthy of sharing. Below are a few of our favorite sweets and some great ideas for infusing a little childish fun into your next party.

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from elite events blogsite

from shop friends blogsite

lovely vintage jar ideas from wedding bee

I always look forward to my visits to LA. Venice is my personal fave – there is something new to do every time I visit. These cake plates from Bountiful are so beautiful I just had to post about them. There are so many wonderful colors to choose from that we’d like to have one of each. Wouldn’t they make lovely accents to a dessert table?

Lace isn’t just for weddings anymore. We’ve discovered some wonderful (and modern) lacy elements that capture the material’s ephemeral and feminine qualities and are anything but ordinary.

We love these great porcelain lace bowls from Hideminy (01) and check out this interesting take on the everyday chain-link fence from Demmakersvan (2).
Yep . . . lace is on a come back.

1 // Hideminy on Etsy 2 // We.Love.Laugh.Kiss Blog diy envelope tutorial 3 // BHLDN 4 // Demakersvan lace fence 5 // Remade USA lamp 6 // photo by Tracy Turpen on Ruffled 7 // tutorial on Heartmade

Communal tables are fairly commonplace these days but they never cease to make a bold impression. While there are endless examples, here are a just a few – in a wide range of settings – that we find particularly intriguing.

Keep a look out for scenes from our Vessels event (coming soon!) to see our most recent spin on the communal table.

Sliced Table by Overtreders

Table/Catwalk at Circus, designed by Tom Dixon

The Dinner Party, by Judy Chicago (1975-1979)

Redwood Table by Ma(i)sonry

Local restaurants, Camino (left) & Local Food & Wine Merchants (right)