Amy emailed me looking for ideas for a blue and pink baby shower. Though she already has inspiration ready for an upcoming shower I am happy to add to that with a few ideas of my own.- Add a small floral centerpiece and light blue rimmed china to a blush pink tablecloth for a beautiful and sophisticated table setting.
- A simple favor consists of a light blue box topped with a pink slip of paper that can denote the guest's name. Make the scroll element by wrapping the paper around a pencil. - Pink invitations with blue text and a damask-patterned blue envelope liner [via]
The Knot has declared that chartreuse and aqua is a 'hot new color combo' for weddings. I couldn't agree more, as this pairing has lovely potential for spring events. - A beautiful table setting with a multi-tier centerpiece made of lisianthus, cymbidium orchids and Kermit mums alongside green taper candles- Votives decorated with color coordinating jelly beans serve as a perfect favor- VW getaway photo by Duston Todd [via snippet & ink]
- Beaded aqua clutch by Moyna- A trio of wedding cakes with varied aqua and chartreuse designs by Colette's Cakes
- Metallic cream heels- A candy buffets in hues of green [via snippet & ink]- Colorful stir sticks from Martha Stewart- Pale aqua bridesmaid dress by Maggy London
This month's Birthday Dinner post features the color pewter. Combined with touches of gold, pewter creates an old-world glamour feel to this party theme.- Miscellaneous pewter and gold desserts put together on a tray provides color-coordinated options for your guests (via Matthew Mead)- Use an array of vintage pewter trays for serving food. Consider utilizing them in your centerpiece too or try pewter vases for floral arrangements (via Matthew Mead)- A golden favor box adorned with a piece of pewter rhinestone jewelry (via Matthew Mead)- A vintage-inspired chiffon silk dress for the guest of honor- Pewter and gold colored dinnerware add to a lovely table setting- Pewter candelabra with gold candles creates an old-world glow at the center of your table
Be pretty in pear (green)! This hue and fruit is perfectly in season for a mid-winter wedding.- Pear place card and favor set perfectly atop a deep brown charger at each place setting- Lovely decor accomplished by submerging pairs under water in cylindrical vases several of which are further decorated with white florals- A color-coordinated candy buffet serves up some fun and a choose-your-own dessert option- Phoebe Couture pear green dress for the bridal party- Feature a signature cocktail that fits the theme - an Absolut peartini
Winter weddings are the perfect time to take advantage of one of the most elegant and lovely colors - white. Subtle and sophisticated, classic and chic, this color is stunning when used solo or when paired with other winter hues. Consider steel blue, black, periwinkle, silver, sage green or, as in today's inspiration board, pewter.- Italian-influenced designs adorn this stunning white and pewter wedding cake- Reception table with white florals, linens, dinnerware, candles and seating- Bridesmaids in white dresses, pair with pewter-toned jewelry and heels- A white floral bouquet is accented with crystals and pewter brunia tie into the pewter ribbon belt on the bride's dress- A boutonniere made of a single ranunculous and a silvery dusty miller branch- A homemade favor of snow-white vanilla meringues