It’s no surprise that in most designer’s spring collections, white was in heavy rotation. The serene white is always a classic pick for dinner parties as well.
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24 Aug
Derek Lam is Prepping for a Dinner Party? Really?
Posted in Closet, Dining, Dinner Party Decor
Umm…If I were Derek Lam, I would not be spending my time throwing dinner parties. And to be honest, I’m not totally sure that he really does. But for the September issue of Glamour, Derek is tossing recipes and entertaining rules your way. Here’s what he says:
1. Dress Up Your Table: “I typically do a white tablecloth for formality and bronze sculptures in lieu of flowers.”
2. Use China: “We have three styles, and I love mixing them. You can’t care if it’s damaged. You’re having a party.”
3. Pick Familiar Foods: “You want a lot of flavor, but nothing too exotic.”
4. Go Casual Chic: For women, Lam likes a long dress or skirt: “You want something special but still relaxed.”
5. Talk travel: “Everyone has a story – it’s a good way for people to speak up without feeling self-conscious…unless their last trip was to prison!”
Check out September’s issue of Glamour for his recipes:
- Grilled Shrimp
- Citrus Sangria
- Sweet and Savory Crostini
- Fresh Tomato and Basil Salad
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My neighbor Kirti has some talents that I don’t. She has a former life as an event planner. She balances being a vegetarian with having a chicken-loving husband. She makes the most amazing Chai. But, I’ve got her matched on one thing: we both love to eat. We figured we could disguise our love of (over) eating by inviting other women from the neighborhood for lunch, and sneaking “leftovers” to eat later. (“Oh, husband, what did you want me to do? I couldn’t let it go to waste…”)
Kirti told me that you could “speak” to flowers and get them to open up by gently peeling back the petals, then spritzing them with water to keep them fresh. It sounded crazy to me. And plus, every time I did it, I ended up plucking the petals off. I finally decided to let her handle it herself and agreed to take pictures. She also told me to mix a capful of bleach into the vase of water to keep the flowers fresh. Totally counterintuitive, but I swear it worked…
All we used to decorate the table was a few dozen roses from Wal-Mart (yes, I know I am now officially a suburban sell-out), and some vases from Hobby Lobby (I had never heard of it either. Think Michael’s on crack…). The end result was oranges, purples and pinks. Great for a summer pie-eating contest ladies lunch.
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Friday morning sweetness: A little Marchesa, Balmain and McQueen and dessert table milkshake to start your day off right.
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Here are a few of my favorite holiday-themed parties. Hope you’re inspired at your cookout. Have a great fourth!!
All Images from: Paper and Cake, A to Zebra, Sweets Indeed and Anders Ruff
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Ah, If only I was talking about posting pictures of hot guys. But I have something better: cake!! Here are some beautiful tables with some gorgeous cakes that I love. Have a sweet Friday!
design from Red Wagon Events
design from A Silver Nutmeg
design from Little Wish Cakes
design from Minted and Vintage
design from UR Invited
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