Party Paper Goods

Paper goods can add so much to a party.  They bring a theme together and add color to the party decor. It's such an easy way to dress up the food table.

Circles dressed in the party theme can be added anywhere.  Here I hole punched the top and bottom then slipped these cute paper straws through and now the cocktails have names on them.

Or you can tape a toothpick to the back of the circle and they decorate your sweets table, or label the dish.

Of course you can find it here to purchase!

Table Setting Thanksgiving

Now that you've seen my Thanksgiving tablescape, I wanted to show you my table setting...

When I got married I chose very simple white square plates.  I knew that they would be my blank canvas to show off delicious food and they would easily go with any occasion. 

Here I put our brown patterned napkins in the center of the plates with gold pumpkins and gourds as name place card holders.  

That's right, I just spray painted the orange and fall colored pumpkins/gourds I had for Halloween.  It was quick and easy.  I love the way they turned out.

 I love that I can mix and match other dishes with my simple white ones as well.  Notice my little appetizer plates I used under the place card holders.  They have an embossed pattern and black edges.

I mixed a lot of different neutrals in my centerpiece and place settings.  I just went with it!  Sometimes you just have to go for it and see if it works.  In this case I mixed white, tan, grey, browns, silver, gold, taupe and a touch of black.  It's just a jumble of soft neutrals and it works! Don't get hung up on matching colors!

Vintage Home Goods

I've been playing on etsy a little too much lately.  I usually go to etsy and just look at jewelry, clothing, and accessories.  Etsy has everything!  Here are some of my favorite home items.

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