Fall Harvest

Happy Monday!  Fall is officially here, but in the off chance you're enjoying an extended Indian Summer, I put together a fall harvest inspiration board, perfect for warmer fall weather.  Love the warmth of early fall colors, and the natural textures from burlap to jute to hay and linen.  Here's to Fall!

{photo credits: Top Row: Bouquet, Chairs; Acorn Place Setting, Pumpkin Centerpiece; Boutonnieres, Couple}



Harvest Orange

It's that time of year again, when the temperature dips, the leaves start to fall, cardigans and boots make their annual reappearance, and everything turns that wonderful shade of harvest orange.  Imagine crispy fall leaves, golden pumpkins, and rust colored flowers.  There are so many things I love about a fall color and nothing brings them together quite like harvest orange.


{Aisle floral arrangement | Champagne glasses | Calla lily bouquet | Tie | Place card | Twirling couple}  

Vintage & Rustic Rehearsal Dinner

So the BIL (brother-in-law) and soon to be sister-in-law are hosting a welcome dinner this Friday before their wedding ceremonies.  Their welcome dinner is being hosted by extended family, and they have a beautiful outdoor space, which is perfect for the couple's rustic and vintage theme.  Imagine hay bales as seating around a bonfire, old whiskey barrels as high boys or the base for a smores bar, and drinks stations with mason jars for friends and family to toast the happy couple.  With any vintage and rustic theme natural elements play a big role.  Raw wood (barrels, and directional signage); jute, burlap, and twine (as table runners, or wrapped around tins or mason jars); cotton balls (as decor); vintage glass bottles (as decor or centerpieces).  Classic treats like spiked lemonade, iced tea, smore, and pies add the vintage element, and we love the idea of relabeling beer bottles your own brand of moonshine.  Create an interactive drink station using the beer bottles as a ring toss, where guests get a chance to wine a prize (or a drink) if they get a ring around a bottle.  This is a great alternative to corn holes, and adds the element of old school traveling carnivals.  Finally, add modern conveniences like an outdoor station with cool towels, shawls, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent for guests to stay comfortable.  

{Photo Credits: Top Row: Wood Signs, Drink Station; Second Row: Favor Jars, Bonfire, Barrel Table; Last Row: Baby's Breathe Centerpiece, Pie Bar, Glass Bottles, Cotton}

Wedding Inspiration: Thin Mints

This weekend,I made this version of my favorite girl scout cookie: the thin mint.  Which served as the inspiration behind today's wedding inspiration board.  With bright mint grounded by warm chocolate hues, it's perfect for any springtime wedding.  Happy Monday!

{Photo Credits: Top Row: Smores Oak Tree Favors, Southern Belle, Place Setting; Second Row: Table, Cake, Mint Juleps: Third Row: Bridesmaids, Invitation}

Traditional Christmas Inspiration

Inspired by one of my favorite holiday movies, Little Women, I love the warmth and ambiance of a traditional holiday decor.  A traditional Christmas: where stockings were hung by the hearth, oranges were stuffed with cloves, carols were sung by the fire, and Christmas decor mostly involved bringing the outdoors in.  Some traditional Christmas inspiration for your holidays, enjoy!

{photos via: Gift, Holiday Prep, Stocking, Wreath Chandelier, Tree, Acorn Hurricanes, Christmas Crackers}

Back to Nature Thanksgiving

An au natural Thanksgiving celebration.  With rustic elements, using the outdoors for decor and stylish presentation, and plenty of earth tones to warm any gathering, this simple table scape becomes the focal point of any Thanksgiving dinner.   Love that the colors of the autumn are vibrant at the dinner table, but aren't over powering in anyway, because let's face it, at Thanksgiving the food is the showstopper. Enjoy! 

{Phtos via:  Turkey | Utensils | Cider | Pinecones | Leaf Place Cards | Dinner Table}



Tanksgiving Tablescape

Loving the autumn colors in this Thanksgiving table scape, and the warm inviting feeling of sitting down for Thanksgiving dinner.  With rich chocolate browns offset by creamy whites, acorn centerpieces, Moroccan wine glasses, individual pies, and adorable mini wishbones, there are so many great details to this simple and festive table scape.

{photos via Celebrations at Home}

Hunger Games Wedding Inspiration

With the release of the movie topping all box office charts, we are in full Hunger Games fever.  The movie has inspired these styled wedding shoots from Green Wedding Shoes and The Wedding Chicks, loving the different interpretations of a Hunger Games Wedding.  Here's our take on Katniss and Peeta's nuptials.  With rustic elements, a braided bride, and plenty of Hunger Games references.  To us the love story of Katniss and Peeta is all about finding beauty and hope in a dark world, Some Hunger Games wedding inspiration for your I Do's, enjoy!

{Photos via: Top Row: Alter, Invitation; Second Row: Table, Love Cake Topper, Place Setting; Third Row: Boutonniere, Braid, Hunger Games Symbol, Bows, Candle Centerpiece}

Little Lamb Birthday

Love this darling little lamb birthday party.  Designed around the birthday girl's favorite toy, this lush neutral color palette included white, cream, carmel and chocolate brown with different textures including fleece, yarn, wool, and burlap to tie it all together.  The beautiful dessert spread included: custom puffy sheep sugar cookies, fluffy white cotton candy, cinnamon pinwheel cookies, white cheddar popcorn cones, caramel apples, powdered sugar and cinnamon donut holes and caramel apple cake shooters!  Our favorite details include the lamb poster, the yarn pom garland, the incorporation of wool (wool balls and wool wrapped letters) and the very grown up color palette.

{photos via Hostess Blog}

Hunter Green Holidays

Hunter green is so warm and inviting, love this combination with the varying shades of brown found in pine cones, it's perfect for the holidays. Bringing in natural elements like pine cones and branches is the perfect way to introduce these colors into your home while adding rustic charm and not breaking the bank. Adorn your dinner table, sideboards, mantels, front doors, staircases, and so much more this holiday with green and brown elements. Some hunter green and brown inspiration for your holidays, enjoy!  



 

{Top Row: Pine Branch Table Setting, Banquet, Pine Cones in Bell Jar; Second Row: Chocolate-Caramel Stirrers, Front Door, Pine Cone Centerpiece; Third Row: Plaid, Wreath, Green Dress, Chandelier}

 



A Countryside Christmas

Home for the holidays in the countryside.  Imagine golden roses, wintry gardens, lit fireplaces, dinners under large candelabras, sparkly gowns, pear centerpieces, the smell of warm baked goods, and cocktails served in the parlor.  Some green, golden, and rustic countryside holiday inspiration. Enjoy!

{Top Row: Candelabra, Invitation; Second Row: Pear, Roses; Third Row: Gingerbread House, Garden Gate, Bunt Cake; Fourth Row: Party, Golden Gown}

Modern Thanksgiving Dinner

Love the rich, warm fall colors of this modern Thanksgiving dinner.  The organic and rustic elements add a sense of tradition and warmth.  While new traditions in the form of 'thankful' jars bring a modern touch to this fabulous Thanksgiving dinner.  I am so in love with some of these amazing details: from the poached pears, to the canning jar apple drink station, the beautiful white pumpkin and green apple centerpiece, to the beautifully laid out sideboard, and lovely paper details.  Time to let your eyes enjoy the visual feast!

{Photos via Hostess Blog}

Twilight Inspired Shoot

With the premier of Breaking Dawn around the corner, I thought I'd share this lovely, Twilight inspired shoot by the talented people at My Sweet and Saucy.  Love the romantic details from the hanging flowers to the dinner at twilight, rustic and natural elements, and the green, white, and brown color pallet.  So appropriate considering Breaking Dawn features the much anticipated wedding of Bella & Edward.  For more Twilight inspiration check out our New Moon Wedding inspiration board.

{photos via My Sweet & Saucy}