The more we grow up, the more we understand and appreciate our mothers. These remarkable women go above and beyond the call of duty to take care of us, nurture us, inspire us, encourage us, and keep our dreams lofty but our feet on the ground. Mothers also go out of their way to make special occasions magical for their little ones, so this year why not turn the tables and make a memorable Mother’s Day event for your special lady. This week we’ve scoured Pinterest in search of pretty party and pastry boards – the perfect inspirational combination of Mother’s Day design secrets to help you treat your mother to something sweet as well as stylish!
Keep reading to learn to whom these pretty Pinterest boards belong and for all sorts of decadent decor ideas and dessert recipes.
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Easter bunny screen-printed napkin, $20 US, Oh Little Rabbit on Etsy.
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It’s almost Oscar time, but we still have time to be inspired by one more Best Picture nominee!
Having already taken our decor ideas from the southern sets of The Help and the French charm of Midnight in Paris, we can now look at a Hollywood-based film just in time for the celebrities to take on Hollywood Boulevard this Sunday.
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oscars 2012 countdown: party decor inspired by midnight in paris
- by Elaine Song
- Feb 24, 2012
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Sunday is fast approaching, which means Oscar night is just around the corner! We’re counting down the days and thinking of fun and fabulous ideas for the perfect Oscar party at home.
So far we’ve covered party invitations, Hollywood decor ideas, and nominee-inspired themes. Yesterday we traveled to Mississippi in the ’60s to transform your home into a southern oasis based on the Best Picture nominee The Help. But today we take our inspiration from the sets of another Best Picture candidate – Midnight in Paris.
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Yesterday I shared some party decor ideas to give your home a chic look to reflect the glitz and glam of the Oscars. But to truly reflect this year’s Academy Awards, why not pull inspiration from the 2012 nominees?
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Today is all about southern comfort with ideas inspired by one of the Best Picture nominees The Help. It only takes a few decor accessories to transform your space into a Mississippi home straight out of the 1960s.
Continuing the countdown to the 84th Academy Awards, we’re still gearing up for a fabulous Oscars party at home! Now that you have your Oscar party invitations sent out, it’s time to think about some glamorous, Hollywood-inspired decor ideas to set the mood.
You don’t have to erect towering, gold statues in your front hall to achieve the perfect setting. All it really takes are a few fun accessories. Here are five ideas to inspire your own Oscar party decor for this Sunday.
With the 84th Academy Awards coming this weekend, I’ve got glitz and glam party ideas on my mind. Inviting friends and family over for an Oscars party is a fun way to enjoy the event and spend a Sunday evening.
But before you even get your red carpet rolled out, start the buzz around your fabulous fete with these Hollywood-themed invitations:
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Fanned placemat set, $17.06 (set of 2), West Elm.
The holidays are the perfect time to take out your elegant tableware and put together a beautiful setting for your friends and family. Growing up in France, I spent most of my holidays at our family home in the south of France, in the Pyrenees region, right at the border of France and Spain. The region is breathtakingly gorgeous and while a white Christmas is very rare, our home always felt festive and charming. The holidays has always been the one unique moment in the year where our entire family is in the same place for a few days. It’s all about simple pleasures, spending some time together and sharing some delicious home-cooked food. There is no messing around with food in my family! Each year, the menu changes slightly, but some of our favourites are always foie gras with onion jam, truffled mashed potatoes, a selection of cheeses and a frosted yule log with a few dark chocolate truffles. For the occasion, we usually dress up our dining room table with lightly golden tulle and make simple centerpieces using small ornaments, ribbon and rustic pine cones.
With the holidays in mind, we would love to know: What’s your best holiday entertaining tip? Leave a comment below and share your best tip. You will be entered to win a beautiful tableware set from Serena & Lily. I’ll choose a winning response on December 2nd, 2011.
The winner will receive Serena & Lily’s Mombasa Collection which includes:
1 Tablecloth, $98
2 Runner, $68
3 4 Placemats, $48 for the set
4 4 Napkins, $38 for the set
5 Cheese Knives, $38
Approximate retail value: $338
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Creating a cozy dining room that will stand the test of time can be tricky. The best way to achieve a classic, yet current, look is to introduce subtle, neutral elements that are rich in texture, plus a hit of colour to up the drama factor.
Provide, located in Vancouver, carries a number of gorgeous designer lines. If you live in the area, then you’re lucky enough to be able to visit them in person. If not, you can visit them online and take a look at their carefully curated collections of home decor.
Using pieces from the Chilewich and Niche Modern collections, I’ve crafted my idea of a dream dining room.
This tablecloth introduces subtle texture & pattern, without being too busy.
Chilewich Croc-Sand Tablecloth
Take your cues from their styling and top it with smoked glass dishware. You can find great vintage smoked glass collections at antique shows, vintage shops and even thrift stores. Mixing high-end pieces with thrifty ones creates an eclectic and layered look. If done correctly, no one will ever be able to decipher the two.
Next, bring the drama with these jewel toned, smoked glass pendants. A small hit of colour is all you need to take an otherwise neutral space from bland to bold.
Niche Modern Pharos Pendant – Chocolate, Crimson, Smoke, Plum and Amber
Group several of them over your table in a straight line, or gather them in the centre and hang them at varying heights to create a really dynamic statement.
Lia Fagan is an interior designer and the creative mind behind Mod Pieces, an online boutique, specializing in restyled vintage lighting. When she’s not in her studio, she’s offering up tips for how to “design outside the lines” on her blog, Mod Nest.
