Hosting & Toasting: Part 4

via Style Me Pretty

There are numerous ways you can set a table for an event. No matter what you may be hosting, when there's a will there's a way, right? To finish out this wonderful little mini series with The Blush Label, why not give you some inspiration and shopping ideas so you can bring the party into your home and be prepared to host and toast with your friends and family!

via The Perfect Palette

via Design Love Fest {includes placemat tutorial}

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Here's are ideas for setting your table depending on whether your event is formal or informal. It's a great cheat sheet if you ask me! You'll look like a pro if you follow this!

via Alexan Events

Shop Dinnerware:

Shop Glassware:

Shop Dinner Party Extras:

And don't forget to check out The Blush Label for all of the table linens you could need! Placemats, cocktail napkins, they've got some darling patterns and colors!

Back to School: Bedding

Can you believe it's already August?? It's that time of year again where summer is coming to an end and you're gearing up to move back into school! Whether you're going to be living on campus in a dorm, or you've got your own digs off campus somewhere - There's no place like home. And you can't have a home without the decor. Can I get an amen? If this doesn't apply to you and you're a big bad college grad like myself then hey, stick around {everyone's welcome} and you might still find something for yourself anyways!

Well, while my fellow bloggers who know their stuff about fashion and can assist you right down to what to wear every night of sorority recruitment {check out Caitlin's post here} I'm here to give all of my advice and shopping finds on everything dorm/apartment. Don't know where to go to get a new duvet cover or bedding set? Got it. Don't know where to get a sofa thats inexpensive but doesn't look cheap? Got that too! Want the best picture frames to create a gallery wall in your new living room with your roommates. Well, needless to say - you've come to the right place!

Here are my top picks on everything bedding for your back to school needs:

Lazybones Rosette Polka Dot Quilt, Anthropologie

Magical Thinking River Medallion Duvet Cover, Urban Outfitters

Darcey Duvet, Nordstrom

Anthropologie Bedding:

Urban Outfitters Bedding:

Nordstrom Bedding:

Looking for anything specific but can't seem to find it? Leave a comment below or contact me privately and I would be happy to help find it or something similar!

Happy Shopping!!

Moodboard Monday

Monday Monday Monday... I started sharing moodboards on Mondays not only because it sounded catchy, but because living the post grad life, living a grown up life, and even life in school or on an internship lets face it - Most everyone dreads Mondays. I love sharing a little splash of color or pattern inspiration to help brighten up your day and bring a little smile to that dreadful Monday morning!

Hows it working? Have you been following along each monday?
Either way - here's a little dose of turquoise to brighten your day!

Inspired by

Today I'd love to share with you something that i've been loving lately. I recently saw a herringbone brick pattern being installed on an apartment building that is being built in uptown Charlotte. Right smack dab in the city, across the street from the new BB&T ball park {the home of the Charlotte Knights} After seeing that beautiful herringbone pattern scaling up the side of this building I couldn't help but notice it everywhere.

Like I've said before - I find inspiration in everything and anything I see on a daily basis. I take as many mental notes as my mind can fit,  I even snap pictures or make sure to note it in my notepad on my iPhone. Here are some herringbone floors I'm inspired by...

Decor Pad

homestilo

Daily Dream Decor

The Marion House Book

Flickr {this is glamorous}

Remodelista

And if you are as inspired as I am.. This Old House has an amazing tutorial for you to try your handiwork with!

Favorite Finds

You most likely have browsed or even bought from H&M a time or two.  Clothes that is. Right? Did you know that they have a home section on their website? This is like urban outfitters style meets ikea pricing...and now you're kicking yourself if you didn't already know that. It's okay. Today's Wish List Wednesday is all about H&M's home items.

For a little preview of what to expect before you start clicking away and filling your shopping cart.. The home section of the H&M website looks a little like this: [All images are from H&M]

[Spring Essentials]

[Spring Essentials]

If it's your first time browsing the H&M Home section or if you just want a little bit of design style inspiration, here are just a handful of my favorites. I could do some serious damage on this website.. How about you? Are you an H&M fan?

Shop These Finds:

Kitchenwares

Today I have a long list of shopping items to make your table tops and cabinets the talk of your home! Ready to get rid of those hand-me-down Walmart plates & bowls you had in college? Want to buy a small set of kitchenwares to set up your table to look picture perfect for when you have company over? These wish list wednesday kitchenware picks will send you to the stores filling your shopping cart before you can say "Winter Olympics"!

I haven't provided kitchenware sets for a reason; don't be afraid to change it up. Mix and Match patterns with solids and bold colors with neutrals. Gold and Silver with Black and White. Orange chevron with Navy Stripes? Why not! Challenge yourself!

Shop the items below for more details on on each!