I’ve been obsessed with this idea from Outstanding in the Field since I first heard about it last year. Unfortunately I won’t be in town for the NYC dinner. But here’s how I imagine it feeling….enter to a mile long table set simply with linen cloths, sparkling glassware, vintage silverware and twinkling candlelight. The smell of local delicacies wafts through the air and a waiter in a crisp white apron over laid back pedestrian clothes presents me with a juicy glass of red. A crisp breeze reminds me of autumn and we sit to enjoy great conversation about all the local food being placed before us and cheers to this amazing moment in time. So, has anyone been and want to share what it’s really like? Til next season, cheers to OITF.
July 15th, 2010
outstanding in the field
May 11th, 2010
floral alternative
a little DIY ditty I’m working on…
lace flowers in a teacup...perfect for a tea party shower
January 5th, 2010
Winter Scene
Warm up a cozy corner in your home with this super simple winter table scheme. Most of the supplies can be found in your front yard (unless you’re a city dweller like me, then collect all your goods while you visit family over the holidays!) Or visit your local garden supply store and craft store and pick up:
8-12 medium size branches (these are pussy willow branches with no buds)
3-4 vessels in various sizes
12-15 vintage chandelier crystals
Pinecones
candles and candle holders
yarn or string and scissors
Start by laying out your branches and arrange your vases – I like to put the larger one towards the back. Add in your branches. Add a little warmth to some of the branches by wrapping them in yarn. I choose an off-white with flacks of brown. Just do a few. Next add your chandelier crystals to some branches. Keep in mind the vintage crystals are heavy, so they’ll need to be supported by the larger heavier branches. Position candlesticks on each side and then add in your vase of snow covered pine cones. Take a step back and make sure it looks balanced and if you were able to find some larger pine cones, lay them in front for some added dimension. This lovely display will look great through to Valentine’s Day! View more images here.