Pink + White Shabby Chic Wedding Style

I'm loving this feminine, spring~hued photo shoot featured on The Sweetest Occasion.

Inspired by a pink faux fur stole, vintage pink china and a worn, rustic hutch, the design team took a subtle approach to glitter and glam, embracing pretty shades of white, blue, and pink paired with soft fabrics. With pearls, rhinestones, and ribbon they brought in feminine charm and contrasted it with a simple, timeworn country elegance. Brilliant!

Original Source: The Sweetest Occasion

Designer & Stylist: Lovewell Celebration Design

Photography: Alice G. Patterson Photography

Tablescape Trends for Spring / New York Magazine Wedding Event

Well, these may have been the images of tabletop trends for Spring from last year,

but I see so many ideas that I would love to incorporate into some Spring / Easter

tablescapes this year too!

The following Spring tablescape trends were all showcased at the New York Magazine

Wedding Event 2010 by the city's top designers.

First up ~ a wonderfully mossy vintage tablescape by the team at Designs by Ahn.

Dynasty & Ceremony's fresh take on a traditional tea ceremony.

More details from the Hatch Creative Studio tablescape ~ complete with vintage

china and rustic details.

and more gorgeous vintage: this time, a wonderful collaboration between

Blank Slate Events, Kat Flower, and calligraphy by Love, Jenna. The gorgeous pearls

wrapped around each place setting are such an elegant touch!

My original source found via: Merci New York

All photography by Jen Huang Photography

A Fresh Spring Brunch

I love the look of this fresh + clean backyard Spring brunch!

Styled by Melissa of The Lovliest Day, this brunch is full of ideas for you to re-create!

I love how Melissa used fallen eucalyptus branches from around her neighborhood to

create the simple garland and wreath that adorned the table.

The table runner was simply made from a piece of cheese cloth cut to fit the length

of the table, then tied off at the ends with some twine.

The favors were mini cheddar cheese wheels purchased from Trader Joe's and tied up into a pretty little cheesecloth pouch, secured with twine and a sprig of fresh lavender. So fresh!

The menu consisted of something simple yet delicious; a selection of artisan cheeses

with an assortment of breads, crackers, and fresh fruit. That was paired with some lavender lemonade spiked with a little citrus vodka! (recipe is on Melissa's blog)

original post found via: The Lovliest Day

photography by: Courtney Lindberg

As always, please see the original post for more details, photos and credit and

links to vendors and resources.

Blues and Branches: A Spring Tablescape

Kate with Centsational Girl set this beautiful blue and white table, complete with branches, butterflies, and some feathery friends for her family's Easter brunch.

Kate created this tablescape design with inexpensive elements and shares her tips and tricks with you on her blog! I love to read blogs of other party stylists that create and find inexpensive and DIY ways to add the perfect touch to their party decor, I get so inspired.

Read on to see some of my favorite tips from Kate!

I love how Kate created little nests by cutting grapevine balls in half, and filled them with Jordan almond "eggs" found in any craft store! Genius!

How cute are these little egg baskets?!? They were totally free!

Kate simply spray painted some plain plastic strawberry baskets she picked up from

the farmer's market with the some leftover paint. Then she wove a 5/8 teal ribbon

through them and added some shredded cardstock to form the bedding.

Add some chocolate eggs and you have yourself a darling Easter basket!

Between all her creative decorating ideas to save money, and treasures found at thrift

stores, Kate has set the most beautiful table on a dime. Congratulations!!