Today I am styling a rustic, fall inspired engagement party- wearing suede boots and all:) The design has been prompted by the lovely fall trends popping up around us. Vintage crates abounding, I am using glass in new ways and nodding the coming season with gorgeous textures and warmth inducing treats. Hoping for a very enjoyable evening in the midst of this late summer month.

Here are a few photos that have inspired the party and my ever growing vision of fall.

(photo’s from Johnny Miller’s portfolio via The Inspired Bride)

blessings.

We have great friends coming to spend the weekend with us. I am excited to see them and to show off our new city by taking them strawberry picking, seriously drooling just thinking about the fresh off the vine taste. I love summer- the stands of fresh fruit and farmers markets galore. I am also busy working on a design that will be done later this summer using funky & fresh vegetable decor ideas. Basically, I am head over heels with fresh off the farm inspiration this weekend, enjoy….

(Veggie table-scape at its best)

Others inspired by the farm-

A wedding so fresh I can taste the herbs.
A very sweet garden marker that would have surly helped my sad attempt.
Artichokes as candle holders, lovely since they are finally in season.
The least likely farm animal to be this dang photogenic.
Find your own farm to pick fresh fruits and veggies at.
How to create an edible vegetable bouquet for your next party.
An adorable striped bag for carrying your vegetables home.
A drink to serve while enjoying your farm fresh meal.
90 recipies made from a neighborhood market.
The university districts Farmer’s market is the largest in Seattle, I used to walk here on weekends. I still miss the amazing, fresh muscles- go if you have the chance.

blessings.

PS. Still in need of a Mother’s Day gift? My free printable labels wrapped around a bouquet + a dozen vintage bike tied cookies will make her day!

I’ve been working with a group of wonderful women this week planning and preparing for an upcoming party entitled- Sherbet & Spice. A party filled with old fashioned fun, ice cream, and lovely vintage touches. It is an event that takes us all back to the good ol’ days of chalk drawing, hula hooping and lazy summer afternoons. I have been incredibly inspired by our plans.

(good ol’ chalk)

More touches of old fashioned loveliness:

The good ol’days wouldn’t exist without Mrs. Crocker and her party ideas, what an amazing book.
A supremely inspiring ice cream parlor buffet.
A pair of earrings as yummy as a layered ice cream cone.
A pink kite that reminds me of very lovely things indeed- his whole site is actually amazing, be prepared to waste an hour.
Dreamy engagement post-cards from a long ago time.
Fabric in all the right hues.
Individual pies tied up with good ol’ yarn as sweet party favors.
An old fashion ice cream recipe that makes my mouth water.
Lastly, a great kids game from the past that is perfect to make today.

blessings.

PS. I don’t know why but thinking of vintage circa 1950′s always brings to mind laying in the sun in a glamorous swim suit & eating ice cream. A great plan for this warm weekend ahead.