I have always loved a pretty table. Whether elegant and traditional, rustic or modern, the table is such a fabulous opportunity to add color, texture and personality to a celebration. Lately I have found myself pinning some of the loveliest ideas and I couldn’t resist sharing a handful of favorites. Right now I am definitely loving pretty place settings…

{Photos, from top: Erik Ekroth Photography via Hatch Creative Studio / Jose Villa via Once Wed /Arielle Doneson Photography via Style Me …

My general rule of thumb when setting a table for either a small gathering at home or a big celebration is to use pretty white dinnerware mixed and matched with color and pattern by way of linens, glassware and serving pieces. Lately I’ve been stumbling upon the prettiest things and I couldn’t resist sharing a few of my favorites to help inspire your next party. From pretty pastels to polka dots and bold herringbone patterns, these pieces are the perfect …

Happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great weekend. For some reason over the last few weeks I’ve had an itch to throw a dinner party that I just can’t seem to shake. Maybe it’s time to invite a crew over for a little gathering? I love the ease of spring entertaining. It doesn’t take much more than a warm breeze and some fresh flowers to set the stage for the perfect little party.

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Today we’re breaking it down with five tips for hosting a pint size party, brought to you in partnership with Apartment Guide! If you’re like me, you love to entertain, but a huge budget to pull together a fancy spread to wow your friends just isn’t feasible. But that doesn’t mean I don’t love hosting great parties. So with that in mind, today’s tips are all about how you can host a pint size party for $150 or less! The …

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Today I am so excited to announce a giveaway in partnership with Apartment Guide! I’ve teamed up with Apartment Guide to bring you my favorite tips for hosting a pint-sized party. Think at-home entertaining on a tiny budget with loads of style, regardless of the size of your living space or your budget. In turn, Apartment Guide is giving one lucky reader a $50 Target gift …

by Chelsea Costa

Remember the other day when we worked on our colorblock napkin rings? Well, you’re in luck because I’m back with the next installment of our DIY dinner party table setting. Today, we’re tackling place cards and party favors in one fell swoop.

We’ll use the same wrapping technique that we employed last time, so grab your materials:

cardboard
scissors
embroidery thread
glue gun
tiny magnets like these

Start by cutting your guests’ initials out of cardboard. First initials will do unless you have guests with …

Hey loves! It’s Chelsea from Lovely Indeed, with the first in a series of DIY posts about putting together an absolutely awesome dinner party table setting. Over the next few weeks I’ll hit you with tips for everything from the place cards to the centerpieces, but today we’re starting with some killer colorblock napkin rings.

Supplies -

plastic shower curtain rings
a few colors of embroidery thread
glue gun
scissors

Gather the ends of all colors of the embroidery thread. Line up the ends carefully and, using …

I am loving this idea for simple and easy holiday entertaining – a super delicious cheese platter! I have a special love for cheese plates in restaurants so in my world this is sure to be a crowd favorite. Lay out parchment paper on a large cheese or cutting board, set out lumps of your favorite cheeses and tasty nibbles, and label everything with a marker and your best penmanship. (My mom recently canned up pickled green tomatoes that we’re …

I’m so pumped that it’s finally Friday! I feel like I’ve been waiting for the weekend all week this week. Admittedly, I’m ready to kick my feet up, mix up some cocktails and usher in the weekend. I love a pretty party cocktail served up in a fun glass with a colorful garnish and a paper straw. (No, really. I drink out of paper straws on a daily basis at home. I love them that much.) Here are a few …

Hi friends! I know posting has continued to be a little light this week, but a whole bunch of major life changes are converging in my world right now so I’ve been busy elsewhere. That said, I miss waxing poetic about pretty things so I am loving these pretty cocktails right now. Part of a beautiful inspiration shoot created by Ami of Elizabeth Anne Designs and photographed by  Sara Gray Photography for MarryThis!, the inspiration here was all about a …