A Very Thankful Thanksgiving with Occasions Magazine

November 14, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

I recently had the chance to create 2 different holiday tablescapes for one of my favorite magazines, Occasions. First up, Thanksgiving. I wanted to create a table that was very inviting and warm, but most importantly I wanted a table ANYONE could re-create or draw inspiration from. So how did I do that? By running around like a mad woman and pulling my MUST have entertaining pieces from my own kitchen then adding festive accents from Ice Milk Aprons, Boxwoods, World Market, Homegoods, and Hobby Lobby.

With help from my parents, the amazing duo Robert and Tiffany from Rustic White Photograpphy and my dear friends over at Ecco Atlanta I somehow pulled it off. Below are some pics, but check out Occasions Magazine for my entertaining MUST Haves, how you can “shop the shoot” and an oh-so-easy “Toasted Cider” cocktail recipe. Happy early Thanksgiving loves, xoxo

Inspiring Interiors

August 6, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

With the completion of our new house looming I’m officially in panic mode. Though I have an over arching vision of what I want the decor to be I’m by no means close to the decorating finish line and in desperate need of inspiration. So what better place to find inspiration than Lonny Magazine.

Have you seen any interiors that are screaming your name lately? xoxo

All images courtesy of Lonny Magazine

Beachcomber Dinner Party

July 19, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

I love nothing more than throwing a fabulous party, or better yet a dinner party. And with The Shop now open entertaining is easier than ever. Case in point, my fabulous Beachcomber dinner party. Inspired by our organic Octopus towels and napkins, and One Kings Lane plates we mixed all shades of blue with our shocking chartreuse Ikat placemats. Can’t you just hear the ocean calling? xoxo

Dinner & Salad Plates One Kings Lane (no longer available) || Handprinted, Organic Octopus Napkins || Placemats Bloomingdales (no longer available)

The Tablescape pre dinner…Creative Co-Op Distressed Wood Votive Candle Holder || Creative Co-Op Sardine Can Salt & Pepper Shakers || Handprinted. Organic Octopus Napkins || Creative Co-Op Boat Dipping/Condiment Dish || Crate & Barrel White Condiment Spoon ||Creative Co-Op Tall Numbered Tin || Creative Co-Op Whale Trays

Creative Co-Op Distressed Wood Votive Candle Holder…perfect centerpiece because it’s not too high so you can actually talk to your guests at the table

Wine Round Pond 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (my FAVORITE summer wine) || Chalkboard Signs || Rablabs Blue Azure Coasters || Creative Co-Op Fish Bowls

Waiting On Martha’s Heirloom Tomato Salad & Creative Co-Op Fish Bowls

Creative Co-Op Distressed Wood Votive Candle Holder || Creative Co-Op Sardine Can Salt & Pepper Shakers || Handprinted. Organic Octopus Napkins || Creative Co-Op Boat Dipping/Condiment Dish || Crate & Barrel White Condiment Spoon

Creative Co-Op Boat Dipping/Condiment Dish (perfect for salad dressing, olive oils, dips, etc.) || Crate & Barrel White Condiment Spoon

Waiting On Martha’s Pimento Cheese Spread recipe HERE || Creative Co-Op Fish Bowls

Creative Co-Op Whale Trays

Waiting On Martha’s Pimento Cheese Spread recipe HERE

Dinner & Salad Plates One Kings Lane (no longer available) || Handprinted, Organic Octopus Napkins || Placemats Bloomingdales (no longer available) || Creative Co-Op Distressed Wood Votive Candle Holder || Creative Co-Op Sardine Can Salt & Pepper Shakers || Creative Co-Op Boat Dipping/Condiment Dish

Creative Co-Op Tall Numbered Tin

Pulp Design Studios Modern Craftsman

July 18, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

Recently I came across Pulp Design Studios (thanks Luella & June), and immediately fell in love with their gorgeous, yet liveable spaces. And their Modern Craftsman project has me in full on swoon mode. The master bath and greenhouse dining are what dreams are made of. Enjoy! xoxo

And my favorite room…the Greenhouse!

All images courtesy of Pulp Design Studios

Life Via Instagram

July 9, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

The last 10 days have been absolutely crazy. Crazy. I’ve launched an online boutique, created numerous custom “Martha Mixes” for my amazing clients, had friends in town from Chicago, and of course celebrated America’s birthday. Since I don’t have the energy left to elaborate on all of our shenanigans I thought I’d let Instagram do the dirty work for me (where to finds & details below). And if you’re not following Waiting On Martha Instagram yet simply click HERE. xoxo

From left to right, top to bottom…

Row 1: Utilizing my Iomoi ice bucket as a Round Pond wine chiller and topped off with Rablabs Fuchsia Agate Wine Topper (also available in 5 other colors) | Blair Ritchey Tassel Key Chains in Black, Fuchsia, Lime Green and my personal fav, Orange | Headed out in my J.Crew Leopard Dress (old), Kendra Scott Bibb Necklace (no longer available similar HERE), Iomoi i-Phone Case, Alexis Bittar Dome Ring

Row 2: Essie Mint Candy Apple Nail Polish with Silver Sparkle Accent Finger Polish | At the lake celebrating with Port-A-Pong | Lilly Pulitzer i-Phone Case in Chum Bucket & Fan Dance

Row 3: Blair Ritchey Chartreuse Lulu Bag & Alexi Dress c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Out on the town in the Alexi Dress c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Waiting On Martha Pebbled Starfish Bangles in Red, Turquoise, Ivory and Coral

Row 4: Rablabs Agate Coasters shown here in Natural also available in Azure and Mixed | Waiting On Martha’s Palm Beach Mix and Summer Chic Clutch c/0 Lilly Pulitzer, Jonathan Adler Gold Poof | Strawberry & Blueberry Tea Towels and napkins

Row 5: Our oh-so popular Silver & Gold Starfish Cuff recently featured in People Style Watch | My favorite drink Long Live The Queen at Ecco Atlanta | Mom’s little Louis Vuitton with a Blair Ritchey Lime Green Tassel

Row 6: With the girls in the Alexi Dress c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Blair Ritchey Lulu Clutches in Snakeskin, Chartreuse & Fuchsia | Copa single serve wines…so cute

Row 7: Celebrating the launch with one of my favs, a 2007 Darioush Cab & our Rablabs fuchsia wine stopper (also available in 5 other colors) | On the Ecco Atlanta roof checking out their herb garden | A major Martha Mix & Cartier watch

Instagram Catch Up

June 21, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. With the re-launch of our Etsy Shop (thanks for all of the support), prepping our e-commerce site (launching July 6th), and all of our other shenanigans I’ve barley been able to catch my breath (sorry for the lack of blog postings). Anyway, I thought I’d catch all you loves up on what’s been happening in “Martha’s” world via my favorite app…Instagram. xoxo

From left to right, top to bottom…New Mixes from our Etsy Shop | Heading out to The Optimist (shirt & pants J.Crew (old) Chanel Wedges (old) | Homemade Vegan Eggplant Crisps (recipe coming soon) | Addison in her life jacket on the boat | Sneak peek at some fun rings you’ll be able to find in The Shop | Our engagement pics I shared with everyone last week | New Martha Neon Mixes (limited edition!) | My trusty old cowboy boots I’ve had for years | My favorite gemstone chandelier seen HERE | Fav Alexi summer dress c/o Lilly Pulitzer | Boating | Waiting On Martha Mixes & Kate Spade Anchor Bracelet (no longer available) | Amy Atlas Sweet Designs | New Candy Color Skull Bracelets | Headed to one of my new fav restaurants Terra Grille, MUST Eat Post coming soon (shirt & pants J.Crew (old), Monogrammed Sandals Jack Rogers, Belt Hermes | The Mr. & I at the Kenny Chesney & Tim McGraw concert (dress from Target!) | New Waiting On Martha packaging | Baubles from Kendra Scott & Gilt Groupe (Similar found HERE)

Waiting On Martha Wedding Week…The Engagement

June 11, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

With wedding season in full swing I thought it only appropriate to dedicate an entire week of our blog to sweet, sweet wedded bliss. I am by no means a wedding planner, nor would I ever want to be (God bless wedding planners), but while planning our own wedding in 8 short months I did pick up some tips, ideas, thoughts, etc. I wanted to share with you loves throughout the week. So what better way to kick off WOM Wedding Week than with the engagement, and the most important thing I learned…have FUN!

Yes it’s one of the biggest days of your life, and you’ve probably been planning it since they day you were born, but things are going to go wrong (wait till you hear my church story). Every little thing will NOT be perfect. There will be arguments. You will at some point wish you had just ran off to Vegas. And you know what, that’s okay.

Though I know I lost sight of this little tidbit from time to time throughout the planning process I’d say we had fun 90% of the time. And based on our engagement pics from the AMAZING S1 Photograpy, I think you can see just how much we were completely ourselves.

So brides and brides to be, let’s find the joy in it all again, kick up our heels and cheers to FUN! xoxo

Jumping in 5″ Prada heels…no problem!

Carrying me over the puddle, such a gentleman

Getting kicked out of the park by the Chicago police

No city has a better skyline than the Chi!

Navy Pier swings

Love this pic…

S1 takes some amazing shots

Nothing says Chicago like Billy Goats

House Hunting

April 13, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

Most people think house hunting is stressful. I am not one of those people. I love it, and everything that goes along with it. The only problem is my idea of a perfect home doesn’t always fit my husband’s idea of the perfect price. Case in point, 435 King Road Atlanta. It has everything a family needs…amazing spaces, outdoor living, a wine cellar (obviously a must for me), I can’t help that my perfect home comes with a $10 million dollar price tag. What’s a girl to do? Once I’ve found that money tree I’ve been searching for the realtor can expect a call from us. Happy weekend Loves. xoxo

The backyard. Can’t you just picture me lounging by the pool? I mean it’s like this home was built for me. Oh the grand parties I would throw.

Interior perfection, I wouldn’t change a thing…maybe the chandelier is a tad too small for the space, but other than that not a thing.

Loving the crisp white…just remove the cat from the kitchen please (sorry I’m not a cat person people).

How romantic is this master bedroom? I’m dying over the ceilings!

Barn doors will be happening somewhere in some house that I own. Love.

The beautiful aspect about living in the south is you literally get to be outside year round, so of course I need outside living! Obvi.

I mean the television drops down from the ceiling? Though I doubt I’d be watching Avatar, sorry James Cameron.

I would likely spill red wine on these gorgeous white couches, but I’m loving the Hermes lacquer tray.

As if the outside pool wasn’t enough, don’t worry there’s one inside.

This is all the hubs needed to see to sell him. Don’t worry though if your husband isn’t a golfer the home also boasts an indoor gym, indoor basketball court, sauna, movie theater, pool table and man cave.

{Must Live}…Jonathan Adler

April 12, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

I was in Jonathan Adler Atlanta yesterday picking up THIS and per usual you couldn’t tear me away from the store. I wanted everything. Literally everything. Somehow I managed to exit with only 1 unplanned purchase (the Dolls Container to hold my wedding rings) but I’m plotting the 10 below. What’s your fav? xoxo

A Very Waiting On Martha Easter

April 6, 2012 by Waiting On Martha

It’s a crazy morning over here at the Rye household preparing for our first guests since moving in. And though we still aren’t fully unpacked I find that no reason not to throw a fabulous Good Friday dinner. Below are some pics I snapped of the tablescape preparation, Easter basket cupcakes and the amazingly tasty Key Lime cookies to kick off the weekend festivities. But before the guests arrive I wanted to send a happy Good Friday to you all, and a wish that whatever your plans are for the holiday weekend that you’re celebrating with family, friends and of course lots of good food! xoxo