Dining + Tabletop

Have you guys checked out Kate Spade Saturday yet? If you haven’t, I urge you to click right over and get a little crazy. Saturday is the new line by Kate Spade focused on fun, peppy designs to brighten your wardrobe or your home. And the prices? So much more affordable than traditional Kate Spade! New styles are added every Saturday (appropriate, no?) so you should sign up for their emails to get alerted when new stuff is arriving. Remember …

I’m in Manhattan this morning and it’s gloomy and raining. How’s that to open a post all about spring parties? But seriously, even despite the drizzle and the gray, there’s something about the air the last few days that has just felt like spring. And you know what that means. Yup, I’m thinking about spring parties. Pretty much around the clock. Specifically, a pastel and gold infused spring dinner party. Which kind of explains my pick’s for this spring’s entertaining …

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When thinking about our new apartment, having a pretty little bar cart is definitely on my wish list. What better way to show off all my favorite glassware, I say! To keep everything on that wish list organized, I’ve been using Keep for a couple of months now and absolutely love it. Think of it as Pinterest meets shopping, blending inspiration …

We haven’t had a Pretty Little Things since before the holidays, so let’s talk about the pretty, shall we? Lately, I am in major nesting mode. All I want to do is make every inch of the apartment look cozy and inviting. Maybe it’s a winter thing? I’m thinking it probably is. However you slice it or dice it, right now I am particularly loving everything metallic (still) and everything cozy. Like the perfect mugs for my morning coffee and ridiculously …

Lately I’ve really been loving gorgeous table settings, in particular those that boast stunning golden details. There is just something so timeless and glamorous about gold flatware and gold-dipped glasses, don’t you think? What I love about this look is that it can go completely glam or just add a soft bit of shimmery sheen to a more rustic setting. I think it’s particularly perfect for winter! Naturally this look would be stunning at  a wedding, but let’s talk about …

There’s something about gold that I just love for the holidays. Something about the warm metallic glow it gives off just feels so cozy and glamorous. I’m guessing that has something to do with my love for this pretty golden holiday table by the crazy talented ladies of Hey Look. To snag this look for yourself, pair your everyday white dinnerware with cloth napkins, charcoal linens, a sprinkle of gold glitter confetti, and an abundance of gold-dipped candles. For even …

by Jenny Batt

Yes, I have a thing for gold animals and I don’t care who knows it. (As evidenced here and here.) This time around let’s gild little plastic turkeys and add flags for fun. Everything is better in gold, your Thanksgiving table settings are no exception.

Supplies -

plastic turkeys
gold spray paint
bamboo skewers
kitchen shears
drill and a drill bit (the same size as the skewer)
card stock
white charcoal pencil or chalk

We’re going to use a …

I am so excited today to have another beautifully designed table to help inspire your upcoming Thanksgiving celebration! Shared by the lovely Kate Breuer, this table is a lovely marriage of rich jewel tones and gorgeous fall flowers. Mismatched chairs, an abundance of roses and dahlias, and touches of wood make it the perfect muse for your holiday celebration. The place settings are particularly pretty, with large rattan charges and rich blue linen napkins. (This time of year you can …

Today we’re kicking off a whole lot of Thanksgiving love around here for those of you who are hosting the annual feast for your loved ones. To get things going in appropriate fashion, this morning the amazing ladies of the newly launched Confetti Pop are sharing a beautiful golden and jewel-toned Thanksgiving table. I absolutely love the play of metallic shimmer and rich, saturated berry colors! The Confetti Pop gals also included a couple of really simple and lovely DIY …

With the holidays on the way, what I’m most looking forward to is gathering around the table with the ones I love for good food and even better conversation. My favorite way to set a table is with classic and timeless dinnerware paired with a few special pieces. The holidays are no different. Beautifully made pieces in neutral colors paired with bits of sparkle and metallic edging makes for a classic look that is perfectly warm and inviting. Add a …