Be Our Guest

In preparing to say goodbye to Chicago and make the big move to Atlanta the Mr. and I are hosting a fabulous dinner party this weekend at Quay Chicago.  However, because of our upcoming NYC and Mississippi trips coupled with the daunting task of packing up our home we seem to be in a bit of a frenzy and I’ve waited till the last minute to plan the dinner party decor.  So in my time of need where do I turn first for inspiration…Pinterest of course!  I’m heading over to Quay tonight to do the wine tasting and check out the space, but I’m thinking something very simple, flowers, candles, nothing too grand.  I’ll make sure to take lots of pics this weekend, but in the meantime take a peek at my initial inspirations.  xoxo

 

Love the simplicity and colors!  Add some amazing dripping ivory candles and you are good to go!

Dying over the ikat fabric and the greens, but the theme won’t mesh…save this thought for next time

Love, love, loving these wood centerpieces!  Only problem our tables are round…wouldn’t work the same

Same thought process as above, but simply using craft paper as the runner…hmmmmm again not sure about working that in with round tables?

Normally I cringe at Babys Breath (it reminds me of my highschool dances) but I’m loving the silver effect of this and using it alone, and Babys Breath is a VERY affordable way to go.

I am definitely a sucker for green, not to mention that they’ve set this table with my FAVORITE Hermes china which is not happening people.  But I do love the burlap tablecloth withe the hydrangeas and natural element of the branches…I could probably pull this one off.

Loving this, simple and romantic.  Though I’d need to find the glass bottles cheap enough…definitely has possibilities.

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A Perfect Setting

As of late I’ve been obsessing over place settings, which is nothing but trouble.  Why you ask?  Because I’m learning just like shoes you can never have too many, and the ones I seem to lust after most always carry the heftiest price tag.  But there is just something about the perfectly curated table, the formality and drama of it all that I can’t seem to get enough of.  So just a pre-warning to my husband, I’ve begun collecting fine china, flatware (I just got the most divine set of gold flatware from One Kings Lane), stemware, and everything else that creates a beautiful tablescape.  Let the entertaining begin! xoxo

 

Am adoring the rustic chic look with the chandelier and antiqued table

Thank you @abcddesigns and NewlyWish for turning me on to this setting months ago…it’s still on my Lust List!

Now all I need is a home in Palm Beach to accompany this tablescape…sigh.

I can’t even handle the linens…the Hermes Orange, Purples and Pinks…perfection!

Who says a setting needs to come all from the same line? Birch bark squares, by Envision Wedding, from etsy.com. Naturals plates, in Dusk, by Vera Wang for Wedgwood, wwrd.com. Burls Lil bowl, in Steamer, dbohome.com. Chevron napkins, in Chocol, sferra.com. Vintage flatware, in Brushed Gold, by Herdmar, from pickardchina.com. Roundy tumbler, by Michael Ruh, from lilleashop.com. Octavia footed tumbler, juliska.com.

Blue Danube Circa 1951

Gold Flatware seems to be everywhere these days.

If you’re starting to get to know me at all you know I go weak in the knees for ANYTHING Hermes!

And while we’re at it let’s talk about the proper way to set a table.  An etiquette must for any entertainer.

 

 

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Launch Week Giveaway Day Two….Martha’s Entertaining A Year of Celebrations

Congratulations to Maggie you’ve won Martha’s Entertaining!  Please email your address to waitingonmartha@gmail.com  Thanks to everyone who entered, and don’t forget to enter our Day Three Launch Week Giveawayxoxo

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We couldn’t have a giveaway and not pay homage to the woman who inspired our name…the great Martha Stewart.  In her new, and very personal book, Martha’s Entertaining A Year of Celebrations, Martha Stewart welcomes you into her world where she entertains in the expressive and beautiful style that she has made so famous. Whether a simple breakfast in Maine or a more lavish holiday dinner at Bedford, each of the gatherings is equally memorable.  I’ve recently added this 432 page book to my collection and it reads more like a bible, a bible with amazingly gorgeous pictures that is.  This $75.00 book, is a must have for any entertainer and lucky for you we’re giving one away!  Please see HOW TO ENTER below, and good luck!  xoxo

 

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