holiday party wear finds

l'agence chantilly-lace halterneck top

halston heritage sequin embellished wool tuxedo pants

valentino bow-embellished lace leather pumps

essie red nail polish
j. crew fur stole

shower flowers

Today was baby Khloe's shower and amongst the gazillion onesies that were opened (and THE most adorable Juicy Couture pink ruffled bathing suit) were these pretty spray roses that I arranged in short, clear glass vases. Sticking to one flower in monochromatic tones kept it effortlessly simple and chic.

PS - I'm thinking the second image could look beautiful done large scale with thick white matting....

inspiration board {pink + white baby shower}

My brother's girlfriend is expecting a baby girl in the next few weeks and this Sunday is the shower. It's a pink and white theme (with tiara's in honor of the little princess!) and we're keeping it simple and inexpensive with a few pink monochromatic flower arrangements for pops of color and pretty pink cupcakes. Here's a little more inspiration:

invitation: the blue egg events

lanterns, cupcake, flags, onesie cookies

tablescapes and flowers via once wed

a modern greenhouse-inspired tea party

I love this image from the late - and oh so lovely - domino magazine. The pinks and greens are really beautiful together and I like how they've mixed painted metal garden chairs with simple glass and wood accessories. Would be SO fun for a late summer afternoon bridal shower or birthday celebration...

Here are a few things that I would pull together - in addition to some pretty garden furniture, tons of pink roses and tall ferns - to re-create the look:

{try these recipes for meringues chantilly and sweet raspberry iced tea}

garden party

Wouldn't this be the most beautiful location for a wedding or party? It's Euridge Manor - 180 meters up on a Witshire hilltop - designed by Julian and Isabel Bannerman (garden designs by appointment to the Prince of Whales).

both images from House & Garden {UK} July 2009

grad party

appetizers:

shrimp cocktail, antipasto, chips & dip, pigs in a blanket

salads:

lemon greek orzo, tossed green

main:

roasted veggies with garlic and parmesan

turkey, lettuce, tomato, bacon and pesto on ciabatta

roast beef and provelone roll-ups

homemade chicken salad on mini deli rolls

bunches of pink peonies

beer, wine, cocktails and a mike's mixed pack (pomegranate? so good!)

dessert:

rainbow chip cupcakes (which my little cousin lily loved!)

party planning

Casey and I are spending the day planning, shopping and cooking for my little brother's graduation party tomorrow... will post some pics afterwards. Happy Friday!

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(how great is this shot!)