Quantcast
Showing posts with label entertaining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label entertaining. Show all posts

BEHIND THE SCENES: TABLESETTINGS REDEFINED


The table above was one of the two featured in my latest contribution to Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine [ATM] entitled, "Tablesettings Redefined."


The location was Westside District's Redefined Home Boutique, a store chocked full of found objects, antiques, and furniture made by local craftsmen, it is truly a curator's paradise. The owner David D'Ambrosio decorated two tables exclusively for ATM in honor of a staged, magical New Year's Eve celebration.

One table consisted of an theme inspired by rustic elegance, the other had more European influences and was steeped in tradition.

As I chatted with David I couldn't help but take a few camera phone shots of the tables and his enchanting boutique. Of course you can see Chandra's professional shots in this month's issue and also read my article in its entirety [see the ATM digital mag at end of this post].




Redefined Home Boutique
887 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30318




SPECIAL GUEST: CARRIE LEBER


Fresh ideas served daily best describes the website of publicist and event planner, Carrie Leber's. Her site features amazing photography, updates on emerging artists, and advice on how to live the good life. Today she shares with us color inspirations and luxurious finds...Enjoy!

There’s something about aqua matched with gold that always reminds me of sun-splashed afternoons in the Greek Islands.  It’s such a quintessentially summer combination that I find it irresistible this time of year.  And while I love playing with the look, I don’t want it to play too predominant of a theme – it doesn’t translate as well as I’d like it in the Fall and Holiday months.  So for me, it’s accessories that make the look happen.

These stunning Christian Louboutins really are powerful with their bold gold statement.  Pair the look with a strapless white dress and some drop earrings like these Bijoux Heart beauties and that fab summer look just needs a margarita! For entertaining I love this amazingly glam Chip and Dip set from Magenta – set this out and your guests won’t be able to take their eyes off of it.  Paired with a grouping of white napkins daintily encased with these Magenta Studded Napkin Rings and the glam island theme will really come across.   For serving hot plates, and making cocktails, this elegant and animated Birder dishtowel is just the thing.

Tastemaker Tuesday: David Jimenez


When it comes to setting the table, David Jimenez truly sets the standard. The images below are from three different DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) Dining by Design Events. On his website, he explains the inspiration behind each display and provides a few insider tricks for achieving this look.

The candle-lit glow creates such a romantic ambiance. I can only imagine what a wonderfully magical experience it must be to host your closest friends and family in such opulence. What would you guess is on the menu?






Blog Widget by LinkWithin