Dinner party vibes

Labor Day weekend is just right around the corner and we have prepared ourselves for so much entertaining. Its my grandmothers 98th birthday so we will be bringing the big guns out this weekend. I've been perusing around for my favorite laid back dinner party inspiration. 

Lots of clear glass, white dishes, candle light and beautiful blooms. Labor Day is always that sort of transition from bright summer color to the muted tones of the Fall. So this scheme is the perfect blending. . .

I just love this clean dinner party look. . .

 | champagne flutes | beige napkin | white sea urchin plates | white/gold salad plate | gold Rococo style flatware | Mercury hurricane candles | clear champagne bucket |

images via: Haute Kuture | 

A beautiful mess: home displays to swoon for

I talk so much about clearing clutter and getting rid of things at home that you don't use. Even after every time I do that, I still have a ridiculous amount of books/magazines/etc. For some reason, stacks and stacks of messy books and things is still so beautiful to me. 

In my first NYC apartment, well it was a small studio, I found these sliding doors above my front door and behind them sat mega storage that ran through the entire hallway. I filled that nook full of books and it just made the whole space pop! 

Now that I am in a much bigger space I have been looking at unique pieces to fill with books and magazines. I'm leaning towards old, beautiful antiques. Take a peek at some of my current inspiration.