Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Hosting a Party in Summer - Its Overflowing

July 17, 2013 by Aimee ?

Hosting a Party in Summer is always fun!? My hubby doesn?t usually have business trips, but last week he was away for a full week!? My Sweet MIL came out to keep us company (and to take my three sweet B?s home for Gigi and Pa Camp the following week).? Yes, I?m blessed!? While she was here, we decided to spoil my hubby with a special family meal ?Party? when he returned home!

Formal-Table-Setting-@ItsOverflowing

I usually leave my table spread with my favorite burlap?drop cloth monogrammed table runner topped with dried Craspedia Billy Balls Yellow Flowers.? How do I dry them!?!?? EASY!? I just put them in my vases without water (to avoid mold) and leave them there until they?re dry!? They last forever?well, at least for years!? They?re seasonal so check with your local florist to see when they?ll be in stock!? I found mine at Trader Joe?s recently!

Craspedia Billy Balls Yellow Flower @ItsOverflowing

For the party, I moved my flowers atop the piano and switched out my runner to a simple DIY white table runner I made years ago.? I knew I wanted to incorporate seashells and succulents!? And I also wanted to pull out some of the colors in my plate collection!

Seashell Tablescape 3 @ItsOverflowing

I picked up these coral candles at Target a few months ago and they were the perfect pop of color!

Coral Seashell Table Setting @ItsOverflowing

I?ve been collecting seashells for a long time.? You may have seen more of my seashell posts, like my Potterybarn Inspired Beach Table or my DIY ZGallerie Seashell Candleholder Souvineer?!?? Nothing says summertime quite the like the beach!? I?m still loving this Beach House Tour and can?t wait for our Florida Vacation in a few weeks!? I totally need to find a new white dress for our annual family pic!? Have you seen any!?!? ?- Okay enough tangents!

Seashell Centerpiece @ItsOverflowing

I always find great table linens at Crate and Barrel, I bought these placemats a while back, but everytime I?m there I find more I totally LOVE and for a pretty good price!

Hosting Summer Party @Itsoverflowing

My napkins are from Home Goods ? two packages of five!? I love white ? Bleach Friendly!

Summer Party Table @ItsOverflowing

My reusable chalkboard stakes are from JoAnn?s David Tutera?s Classic Elegance line ? I had my three sweeties each write a little message welcoming Daddy home!

Succulents @ItsOverflowing

Summer Table Party @ItsOverflowing

Did you ever see what my pretty white chandelier used to look like!?!? Here?s the Chandelier Makeover.

Seashell Tablescape 2 @ItsOverflowing

I?ve had a thing for Mason Jars for years now and it doesn?t seem to be going anywhere!? Love them!? A decorative straw, slice of lime, and some sun-brewed iced tea is the perfect summer beverage!

Mason Jar Straw @ItsOverflowing

Summer Tablescape @ItsOverflowing

My napkin holders were found in Target?s Dollar Spot ? 75% off!? Awesome, right!? I can?t ever walk through Target without taking a little peek ? I love the randomness.

Jute Napkin Holder @ItsOverflowing

If you haven?t checked out my MIL?s blog you should hop over to Zu Haus At Home and say hi ? we both enjoy creating tablescapes!

Seashell Tablescape @ItsOverflowing

Curious what I served!?!

Mango and Chicken Shish Kabobs

Knockoff Chipolte?s Lime Rice

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