Christmas Tablescape!

I love decorating with black and white! It can look fabulous for any holiday with just a couple different elements! I received lots of these goodies from Oriental Trading! They are the perfect spot for all your wedding, holiday and party needs!  Plus they have lots of high quality craft and art supplies, jewelry and lots of fun novelties and fun for kids! Here's what I used: Gold lanterns Black tissue balls Red Metal Lanterns DIY Stars Black and White Table Runner Black Taffeta tablecloth Jar with Lid Black and White Candy The DIY stars I used for place settings. I spray painted them gold and let them dry. Then used a razor knife and cut a slit in the center of the star. Then write a place card on cardstock and insert it in the slit. They stand up straight and look darling! I used little fairy lights to add a glow to the table. The damask plates are my favorite, I've had them for years. Oriental Trading has fun black and white party supp...

Thanksgiving Gather Tablescape!

Set the perfect table for family or friends to gather for the holidays. This is a great way to entertain for Thanksgiving or any day of the week! Okay, we've been friends a while...or maybe you are new here, welcome! Here's my secret. Paper products on Thanksgiving.  No fancy glass dishes for this girl. No one wants all that clean up. But there are fancy dishes that are disposable too! ~   I received fabulous pieces from Oriental Trading Company to put this tablescape together. Oriental Trading is party central.  They have everything you could possibly need! I spray painted these ceramic pumpkins gold! They are perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving or any Harvest holiday! Quick bit of paint and they look stunning! I love gold! Then add candy corn and pumpkins as table scatter! I love the gold and white together! The tea lights are a perfect touch! I used kraft paper and a gold pen for the place settings and the "gather" sign f...