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Serenbe Harvest…Part II

September 25, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Entertaining

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When plotting the shoot I had my heart set on a vintage truck.  I just had to have one.  So what do I do when I need something seemingly out of reach?  I go to the Mr.  The Mr. loves a good challenge and more importantly he loves chatting people up.  One Sunday a few weeks before the shoot, timing just happened to be on our side as well as an antique car show in town.  And at that antique car show, shining like a beacon of light, an old Chevy in my absolute favorite color orange sat owned by the sweetest couple who re-finished it with complete detailed perfection.  I don’t know how the Mr. always works his magic, he just always does.  So with the truck under our belt, we of course needed the cakes.

I love cakes.  I love their beauty, their grandness, and most importantly their deliciousness.  And for fall I knew that I wanted a naked cake (uncovered in icing), and preferably something spcie’esque with buttercream of course.  It always has to be buttercream.  I worked with the talented Anne Kathleen and as we talked we determined one is really never enough, more is more, so three of course would work.  Three perfect cakes…all different in look, feel, and taste, but all still all perfectly fit together.  Remember we were in the blazing sun, so the red cake began to melt, but I actually think it made it look even more perfect.  And the naked cake, well let’s just say that didn’t go to waste…cake for breakfast is a thing you know.  Happy Wednesday Loves!  truly, MKR

P.S. Don’t forget we’re giving away a Zac Zac Posen bag (up to a $450 retail value)…enter HERE.

It takes an army…

Concept & Styling:  Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha, Inc.

Photography:  Rustic White Photography

Florals:  Gertie Mae’s Florals 

Cake:  Anne Kathleen Cakes 

Location:  Serenbe

Truck:  Borrowed from Richard, the kindest man found by the Mr. and the Roswell Car Show

Serenbe Harvest Part I:  The Tablescape

Published:  Occasions Magazine September, 2013

 

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Serenbe Harvest…Part I

September 24, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Holiday Table

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A few months ago I was asked by Occasions Magazine to create a holiday entertaining shoot for their September issue.  Any holiday.  Whatever my little heart desired.  Since fall is my absolute favorite it was obvious I would gravitate towards that, but instead of Halloween or Thanksgiving I wanted to create something that celebrated the turning of seasons.  The harvest.   And with that being the theme of course could all be easily be transformed into a Thanksgiving table.

The only thing standing in the way of my vision was transforming hot-lanta in the middle of June into a crisp fall day in October.  Serenbe provided the perfect backdrop.  We almost all passed out from heat stroke…I actually jumped in the pool at one point to cool down and our gorgeous red cake melted.  But when the sun began to set, the light became perfect and in my eyes something magical truly happened.  Harvest happened.

I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out.  In fact because I have so many images I absolutely adore it’s going to actually take me 3 days to share it all with you.  So for today we focus on the table.  And if you’re in the area pick up the Florida or Georgia issue to see the spread, read all about it online , and make sure you check out our behind the scenes video.  Happy harvest Loves!  truly, MKR

P.S. Because I know you’re wondering, the gorgeous cards created by Ashley Buzzy McHugh that say things like “I’m thankful for” and “I couldn’t live without” is just a little holiday tradition where everyone writes on their cards then places them in a bowl and each person passes the bowl around the table, pulling a card, and reading it out loud.  Just a little way to look back on the year, look ahead on the year to come, and most importantly give thanks.

P.P.S. We’re giving away a Zac by Zac Posen bag (up to a $450 retail value)…enter HERE.

It takes an army…

Concept & Styling:  Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha, Inc.

Photography:  Rustic White Photography

Videographer:  Imagine Video Production

Rentals:  Blue Eyed Yonder 

Florals:  Gertie Mae’s Florals 

 Cake:  Anne Kathleen Cakes 

Place Settings:  Ross Sveback faux bois  ||  Boxwoods white plates, horn mug, horn knife  ||  West Elm rose gold silverware  || World Market glassware

Calligraphy:  Ashley Buzzy McHugh

Clothing & Jewelry:  Bloomingdales,  All Saints jacket  ||  BCBG Max Azria Dress  ||  Sam Edelman Boots  ||  Michael Kors & Kate Spade bracelets, Michael Kors ring

 Location:  Serenbe

 Makeup:  Brielle Brenner

Hair:  MichelleMcCoy of Vidal Sassoon

Nails:  Essie wicked + gold glitter polish on the party nail

Champagne Cocktail:  St. Germaine + Champagne + Blackberries

 

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Celebrating Fall with A Harvest Dinner – Part I

Enjoying our favorite time of year with a gathering at Serenbe Farms
September 24, 2013
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Holiday Decorating

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A few months ago I was asked by Occasions Magazine to create a holiday entertaining spread for their September issue.  Any holiday; whatever my little heart desired.  So since fall is my absolute favorite it was obvious I would gravitate towards that, but instead of Halloween or Thanksgiving I wanted to create something that celebrated the changing of seasons; a harvest dinner.   

The only thing standing in the way of my vision was transforming hot-lanta in the middle of June into a crisp fall day in October.  Luckily just outside of Atlanta you can find exactly what I was looking for in the form of a magical place called Serenbe.  The day was a scorcher, one for the books.  Our gorgeous red cake actually melted and se almost all passed out from heat stroke, but when the sun began to set, the light became perfect and in my eyes something magical happened, harvest happened.

Bursting with fall tabletop ideas I decided to make the table itself the focal point knowing that while this was a celebration of fall the table could easily transition to a Thanksgiving or even Christmas table with a few small tweaks.  I wanted the table and seating to feel organic; matching but not matching if you know what I mean.  

A lush green garland full of feathers ran down the center, with simple but perfectly layered place settings in warm brown and burgundy tones.  Spray painted gold pears held guests’s names and “I’m thankful for” and “I couldn’t live without” cards waited to be filled out.  A personal holiday tradition, guests fill out the cards then place them in a bowl.  As  the bowl is passed around the table each guest pulls a card and reads it out loud.  It’s just a little way to get the conversation flowing and most importantly give thanks.

 

I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out.  In fact because I have so many images I absolutely adore it’s going to actually take me 3 days to share it all with you.  So for today we focus on the table.  And if you’re in the area pick up the Florida or Georgia issue to see the spread or read all about it online .  And make sure you check out our behind the scenes video.  Happy harvest Loves!  truly, MKR

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Concept & Styling:  Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha, Inc.  |  Photography:  Rustic White Photography  |  Videographer:  Imagine Video Production  |  Rentals:  Blue Eyed Yonder   |  Florals:  Gertie Mae’s Florals   |  Cake:  Anne Kathleen Cakes   |  Place Settings:  Ross Sveback faux bois  |  Boxwoods white plates, horn mug, horn knife  |  West Elm rose gold silverware  | World Market glassware  |  Calligraphy:  Ashley Buzzy McHugh  |  Clothing & Jewelry:  Bloomingdales,  All Saints jacket  |  BCBG Max Azria Dress  |  Sam Edelman Boots  |  Michael Kors & Kate Spade bracelets, Michael Korsring  |  Location:  Serenbe  |  Makeup:  Brielle Brenner  |  Hair:  MichelleMcCoy of Vidal Sassoon  |  Nails:  Essie wicked + gold glitter polish on the party nail  |  Champagne Cocktail:  St. Germaine + Champagne + Blackberries

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