Holiday Decorating

How to Host a Chic Halloween Party

A Blend of Tasteful Details Create a Hauntingly Beautiful Soiree
October 31, 2015
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > "Hostess with the Mostest"

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Happy Halloween! If you’re anything like me, you’ve procrastinated a bit this year (the holiday falls on a Saturday after all) and may need a little last-minute inspiration to pull together a festive spread.  

Earlier this week, we rounded up several must-try ideas for your haunting party this weekend—a great place to start.  But really can we just talk about the beyond-wickedly chic Halloween party that MKR styled a few years ago?!  Definitely worth pulling out of the archives to share again in time for a little last-minute party inspiration. 

It is indeed possible to put a chic, stylish spin on this holiday, and MKR shows us how it’s done.  A blend of silvers and greys mix in with black accents to create a color palette that is as beautiful as it is spooky.  Candles upon candles upon candles, moss and fun little accessories complete the design, though the grub and libations take the cake in my opinion.  Her recipe for the perfect candy apples and warm bourbon punch may just be everything you need to impress your guests tonight. Leave all of that kitschy orange-and-black everything behind!  Cheers, Kat

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Photography, Rustic White for Waiting on Martha – “A Very Haunting Halloween”

FOOD C/O:  THE SPOTTED TROTTER ATLANTA (CHARCTEUTERIE BOARD), BANTAM AND BITTY (CHICKEN SLIDERS AND PIMENTO CHEESE), ANNE KATHLEEN CAKES (CAKE) 

AS PICTURED:  POTTERY BARN LANTERNS, MERCURY GLASS PUMPKINS, MERCURY GLASS SKULLS, BLACK SKULL CANDLES,CROWS, GLITTER SPIDERS, CHAIN LINK CANDLE HOLDERS, SKULL DRINK DISPENSER, SKELETON DRINK HOLDER, WHITE SKELTON VASE,BLACK AND SILVER MERCURY GLASS VASE, SILVER SKELTON HAND,BLACK GLITTER STICKS, BLACK GLITTER TOPARIES, BLACK TAPER CANDLES, MARTINI GLASSES  ||  TARGET MIRROR  ||  WAITING ON MARTHA NOIR CAKE STANDS, BLACK PAPER CHEESE TRAYS, SCARY CREATURE PLATES, SNAKESKIN DRINK TRAY (LARGE SIZE), MERCURY GLASS SKULL WINE STOPPER, JUTE BAGS AND BLACK TWILL RIBBONFOR GOODIE BAGS  ||  CB2 GLASS CANDELABRA  ||  ZODAX BAR CART (SIMILAR HERE AND HERE)  ||  PIER 1 IMPORTS MINI APPETIZER GLASSES  ||  RESTORATION HARDWARE CHANDELIER AND LINEN OTTOMANS

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A Woodland Wonderland Holiday Dinner With Rue Magazine

December 10, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > "Hostess with the Mostest"

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On a day where fall was saying goodbye and winter hello we trekked over the river and through the Atlanta History Center’s woods to a Woodland Wonderland created just for Rue Magazine’s Holiday issue.  

With a pristine log cabin providing the ideal backdrop it wasn’t hard to bring my vision to life.  The table was overflowing with sugared fruits and holiday florals flanked by giant candelabras.  Hand cut place cards laid perfectly on Juliska’s Country Estate dinnerware, and gold flatware and glasses provided just a touch of sparkle.  And after dinner guests retreated to the cabin getting cozy by the fire and noshing on wintery cake, pumpkin creme brûlée, coffee, and a whiskey or two.

With everything falling right into place it all was nothing short of magical.  I’ll be sharing all of the recipes from HomeSpun Atlanta over the next few weeks, but for know just snuggle up and enjoy our Woodland Wonderland and a Very Merry Rue.  Truly, MKR

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The Team:  Concept & Styling, Waiting On Martha  ||  Photography, Rustic White  ||  Florals, Lindsay Coletta Designs  ||  Food, HomeSpun Atlanta  ||  Cake, Lush Cakery  ||  Furniture, Crush Event Rentals  ||  Invitations & Place Cards, Yes Ma’am Paper Goods  ||  Location, Atlanta History Center

Place Settings, Juliska via Bloomingdales Lenox  ||  Wooden Chargers, Vintage (similar HERE)  ||  Placemats, Juliska via Bloomingdales Lenox  ||  Napkins, Kate Spade NY via Bloomingdales Lenox  ||  Gold Flatware, One Kings Lane  ||  Gold Glitter Spoon, Sabre via Waiting On Martha  ||  Gold Rimmed Glassware, One Kings Lane  ||  Candelabras, Dunes & Duchess  ||  Sleigh, Pottery Barn (sold out similar HERE)  ||  Faux Fur Blanket, One Kings Lane  ||  Punch Bowl, Juliska via Bloomingdales Lenox  ||  Animal Head Shot Glasses, Waiting On Martha  ||  Horseshoe Drink Stirs, Waiting On Martha  ||  Silver Candlesticks, Pottery Barn  ||  Wine, Orison Wines

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A Very Merry Ballard Designs Christmas

December 2, 2014
Story By: Mandy Kellogg Rye
Filed Under > Holiday Decorating

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We started with a fall harvest, proceeded to a very thankful Thanksgiving, and we’ve finally arrived at my final, festive, and quite possibly favorite Holiday look for Ballard Designs; Christmas.  Full of various tartan fabrics, a small forest of trees, and pretty packages tied up with string I think you’ll be able to see why this time of year is my favorite time of year.  Find all the tablescape and decorating details and plenty of other holiday inspiration over on Ballard Design’s Blog, How To Decorate today and with that I hope your holiday season is off to a truly cheerful start.  Truly, MKR

*Concept & Styling, Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting On Martha  ||  Florals, Lindsay Coletta Designs  ||  Place Cards,  Ashley Buzzy Lettering  ||   Location, Vinewood Plantation

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