tablescapes

the table setting is a key ingredient for a successful event. whether you are hosting a sit down dinner with friends or a buffet style party, it is important to have a eye catching and inviting table setting. a few things that should be taken into consideration are:

• is your event themed in color or a particular holiday
• will food be easily available to your guests
• do you have to proper serving pieces to accommodate hot and cold dishes if need be

this particular table setting was for our Christmas party last year. a few tips that we used that might help you in design and with saving money are:

• using artificial and real flowers...as seen here, the magnolias are real
• the gold fabric used here were drapes that had previously hung in this room by the former owners
• the pine cones were painted gold with spray paint from the craft store
• books were strategically placed under the wine barrel lazy susans to add height to the table and once the food was placed there were fresh green and red grapes that cascaded down them
• always be sure to use your finest serving pieces for your events and please do not forget to polish them beforehand

your tablescapes will surely set the tone for your event so take the time to put a lot of thought into it when planning!