Setting a Natural Spring Table

A few weeks ago we hosted a small dinner party in our backyard. I didn't have a lot of time or money to spend, but sometimes that turns out for the best doesn't it? I wound up clipping a few branches from each of the different trees in our yard and laid them out as a table runner on top of some plain butcher paper. The blue patterned napkins.... yeah, those are actually dish towels from Ikea. Pretty right? And that was basically all it took. We had a grand old time and ate ourselves silly on southern bbq, red beans + rice, cole slaw and king cake.

Of course, I haven't mentioned the cornbread. It's not a party if I don't go a little overboard on something... but more on that tomorrow.

 

photos + styling © cake. 2013

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Vintage Wedding Inspiration in Black + White

I found myself mesmerized by this enchanting wedding inspiration shoot... it comes to us from Kirbi & Tina of A Style Collective. The combo of black and white against neutrals is stunning and quite unique.  It's a playful balance between rustic, vintage and classic styles.  There are so many details to note... read on below and enjoy them all.

photos © chelsea davis 

From A Style Collective: When we first met with photographer Chelsea Davis, we desired to capture a style that was not only beautiful, but was personal and adaptable. We decided to infuse a bit of rustic charm meets the beauty and timelessness of black & white, all the while, evoking some nostalgia through the use of vintage inspired props and wardrobe. Chelsea captured every little detail with talent and grace and effortlessly captured each of the beautiful elements we styled. Her photography tells a true story in this perfect evening sunlight of a charming,romantic outdoor soiree met with the coziness of a rustic, vintage celebration. Lori Alexander, owner of 7 Closets Vintage, blew us out of the water with the addition of a breathtaking collection of vintage occasion and wedding gowns. With even more romance and lace reflected through the dress selections, the loveliness was only amplified. The addition of the bride’s black sash and satin bowed heels, gives the perfect touch of black to the divine ivory gown. The groom sports a perfectly placed silver‐gray and black bow tie with a classic black tux. Sara, with Lulubean Designs, took our inspiration for black and white vintage and created a wonderfully matched paper suite complete with silhouettes, the whimsical use of timeless fonts, the texture of kraft, and a Save the Date adorned with vintage book pages. Every little detail from the styled event coordinates perfectly with her paper designs. We couldn’t have asked for more from the dessert goddesses at two bakeries, Cinderella Stories and Frosted Bakery, for their edible perfections. Drizzled in white chocolate,sprinkled with romance, offering punches of silver and golden hues, and the amazing silhouette cookies (Cinderella Stories), the petite sweets were scrumptiously executed. We adorned Cinderella Stories’ large tiered cake with coordinating black lace and flower. We used vintage books, linens, cake stands, and dome platters to create a table that truly says Love Is Sweet. Behind the vintage inspired dessert tables, we fashioned whimsical frames hung with black satin ribbon in the trees and adorned black shutters with a lace bow for a small backdrop. The floral design, by Lisa Cushing of Petals By Design, was stunning and simple through the use of single cut stems and arrangements that combined vintage book pages and jute twine with lovely white hydrangeas, baby’s breath, roses, and ranunculus. With timeless white milk glass and mason jar props from A Style Collective, the floral was a subtle display of rustic charm. We also crafted do‐ it‐yourself book page flowers to add to the bouquet and boutonnière to play up the use of these elements in the paper goods as well as the vintage books in the tablescape. Additionally, A Style Collective provided custom sewn burlap silverware and napkin pouches at each place setting adorned with lace and a custom made burlap banner displaying ‘You & Me’. 

Event Styling: A Style Collective

Photography: Chelsea Davis 

Floral: Petals By Design

Wedding Dress: 7 Closets Vintage 

Graphic Design: Lulubean Designs

Cake: Cinderella Stories

Sweets: Frosted Bakery

Sophia's First Birthday

I've been behind the mark on some of my most beloved blogs.  So what before my eyes should appear, but this bit of first birthday loveliness from Sunday Suppers... 

photography © karen mordechai