Posts Labeled ‘decor’

Elegant Chair Back Covers

I am not a fan of traditional chair covers and ties, but these chair back covers, or “jackets,” can be really beautiful. You can use them on all of the chairs at your party or just guests of honor chairs.

BBJ Linen Acorn Contour Chair Back

Select Rentals Vienna Chair Cover

Cloth Connection Champagne Lamour Gathered Chair Back Cover

Cloth Connection Fuchsia Tangerine Brocade Chair Back CoverSelect Rentals Vienna Chair Cover

chair covers via Tara Guerard Soiree

Mosaic Ivory Cascading Chair Back

Moss accents

I’ve always loved the look of decorative accents made with moss and these accents here are perfect inspiration for wedding decor. The organic, natural look of moss works for classic occasions and rustic ones, as well.

Moss monogram via Weddingbee

Moss ring bearer's pillow via Sasha Souza Events

Moss "paint" is used to decorate a brick wall with words - via Oh Montreal

DIY Paper Garlands

In the latest DIY craze, paper garlands are making a comeback but with a modern twist.  Here are some examples of trendy paper garland decorations that use a variety of materials including crepe paper, coffee filters, and even book pages.

 

Crinkle Paper Streamers by Oh Happy Day

 

Crepe Paper Streamers by O Chickadee

  

Paper garlands made from coffee filters

 

Vintage Book Paper Garland

 

Punched Paper Chain Garland

Simple Graduation Party Decor

I’ve been working with a client on a graduation party and its been fun to brainstorm decor ideas for the event. Keeping it simple is sometimes the best — like the simplicity of this DIY decor idea from Martha Stewart. A gold seal — easily found at office supply stores — is repeated throughout the design. Using two colors like they’ve done here keeps the design tight and consistent. What a fun concept with which to celebrate the grad’s big day!

gold seal-inspired graduation party decor from Martha Stewart

 

 

Serve it up: A stylish tray from Gretel

This serving tray from Gretel captured my eye today. I am addicted to trays and love how they can be used for so many things — collecting objects on an entry table, as a “home” for candles or objects de art, or for their original purpose, serving food. This one seems particularly appropriate for the latter given its culinary motif. I love it!

Large Luna Spoon Tray by Michael Angove via Gretel

close up of Large Luna Spoon Tray by Michael Angove via Gretel

Easy Cylinder Centerpieces for Weddings

I love this idea from Martha Stewart Weddings for using anaglypta, or embossed wallpaper, as a embellishment to plain glass cylinder vases. Add clustered flowers and the look is clean and sophisticated.

easy wedding centerpiece from Martha Stewart

I recently adopted a similar Martha idea and wrapped cylinder vases with wood veneer. The light veneer is neutral and with a change out of ribbon can work for any season. Using wood veneer sheets is not easy to work with but it gives a heavier effect that simply wood veneer paper which is also an option.

wood veneer-wrapped cylinder vases

veneer vases used in a tablescape

DIY Nature-Inspired Wall Hangings

I love this idea for Fall wall hangings that look like pages from an encyclopedia. Pressed leaves, cardstock,  a few twigs and voila! Instant, nature-inspired wall art! They’d also make a great accent resting against the wall on top of a sideboard at a Fall dinner party.

Leaf wall hangings via Better Homes and Gardens

Bringing the outdoors in: pinecone decor inspiration

I am always looking for non-floral decor alternatives for weddings and other events. My husband and I went on a hike today in Great Falls and everywhere I turned I found inspiration for Fall decor!  My mind is now spinning with ideas for incorporating natural elements — like pinecones, greenery, branches, and acorns — into designs.

In fact, I worked on an event recently where a team of us collaborated on nature-inspired centerpieces — we filled clear vessels with pears and apples and used acorns and pinecones as filler. I can’t take credit for the design, but it looked great!

Below are a few images that are inspiring me to go out and collect all of the pinecones I can find — then I’ll be prepared for Fall decorating next year, too!

DIY pinecone wedding bouquet via Once Wed

pinecone boutonniere via Martha Stewart

Rustic pinecone monogram via Martha Stewart

pinecone escort card table via Martha Stewart

pinecone monogram via Martha Stewart

pinecone wreath via Country Living

gilded pinecone placecard via Country Living