Decorating inspiration: set up your dining table with style

As a designer, I am always asked questions that push me to think outside the box. One of the things I find that my clients most struggle with, is what I call the 'finishing touch'. After you put together gorgeous furniture, you have got to accessorize with style, personality and function. 

Coffee tables seem to have evolved to one of the most important style makers in the home. However, one place I find that is most overlooked is the undone dining table. What do you put on the dining table while you aren't having a dinner party? I've never really been one to set the table before a dinner party, as I like to be inspired for each party on the fly. 

Adding elements of style to your dining room table is a fabulous way to keep your home looking chic and bring new, vibrant energy to the space that is not only used for eating but also for socializing, browsing catalogs, playing games and perhaps doing little weekend work. 

Today, I have pulled together some beautiful Pinspiration of some of my favorite dining table style looks. Hopefully you can come up with something fabulous for your home dining table. 

A few little items you may like. . .

June inspiration: Cozy, chic and green

After being on vacation for a solid 2 weeks and spending ample time relaxing by the beach, I've learned just how incredible it is to connect to mother earth. A deep connection with nature does something to you that I don't think anything else can do and while I do try to get outside as much as possible, something really happens when you connect deeply on a daily basis. You get a jolt of aliveness and have clarity for fresh inspiration. 

It got me to thinking about how this year is all about leafy green. Because we are all craving more of that connection right now in the world. So how can we incorporate that beautiful shade of emerald green without buying all new furniture, painting walls, etc. Yesterday, I had a photo shoot of my apartment at the house and noticed that when I brought the stems and leaves from my flowers to each little vignette. It added something to that image. 

If you have taken the workshop then you know I am all about nurturing your home + sanctuary with moments of natures green in every thing you do. When drinking water, add cucumber and mint. When taking a bath, bring some greenery with you, even if just one rose stem in a mason jar. When taking a photo for Instagram, add the leaves from your yard just for a hint of green. I've put together some images you show you what is inspiring me this month. . .

If you have ever shopped at Costco and purchased the jar of pre made pesto, then you will know my addiction. I will put this pesto on pretty much anything and it is absolutely delicious. I'm looking forward to trying this yummy recipe. 

This is a little excerpt from a book I've been reading, 'Making Space: Creating a home meditation practice' .

I love Oprah + Gabby Bernstein and this was a beautifully inspiring Super Soul Session talk. 

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