All White Table

Look at this simply elegant all white table. This can be done inexpensively and I like long tables.

Orange and White

This orange and white color palette makes a lovely centerpiece for a lunch or bridal shower. Mixed seasonal fruit with flowers for table decoration.

Festive and Colorful Candy

Colorful candy and table settings create a festive and happy theme, especially for children's parties. I am a big fan of tiered pieces. They make a great display.

Playing with food

A while back I provided an idea of using a pumpkin or squash shell as a bowl for soup. The use of food in centerpieces or as decor adds another element to the event. Here is a clever idea for cucumbers. What a way to make an impression with the geometric tea sandwiches.

Asian Influence

Here is a Labor Day party we did. The party had a casual buffet, raw bar, and lounging on the lawn. The theme was Asian, the tent and food were Asian inspired. Lighting by Greg Yale with huge helium balloons filled with light floating above the tent and the lawn where guests had cocktails. Bill Tansey, the designer used lots of bamboo panels and bright orchids with bamboo chairs.

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Color Inspiration

Mix and Match

Table decor for your event does not always have to be matchy-matchy. It becomes boring and overdone when colors are overmatched and made to look perfect. Here is an example of something whimsical. The colors work. They look good together without looking like this color scheme has been done a million times.

Creative Uses

Ribbons are a pretty, simple, inexpensive way to add character and color to your event decor.

Ribbons here are weaved together to add color to a plain, white tablecloth.


A ribbon is used as a belt for this placecard napkin ring. A very DIY-able project!

Sneak Peak

We are busy planning and organizing for a big wedding that is happening this weekend at the New York Public Library. Here is a sneak preview of what the table setting is going to look like for the wedding.

Color Inspiration

Color Inspiration