Showing posts with label Gwyneth Paltrow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gwyneth Paltrow. Show all posts

Fall Fete: Basic Prep

Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Festive designs from Paperless Post.

We're anticipating Fall and the festive fetes that will be thrown once the crisp weather arrives. If you've been gone all summer and need to get back in the swing of things, have no fear. We're sharing our favorite ways to prep for Fall, starting with the basics. Step one, check out invitations from paperlesspost.com and send a save the date or invite. Fall fills up quickly for society swans, so set the date and time!

Engraved coasters and menu cards from bell'INVITO /  Top hostess, Gwyneth, of course, has great recipes to try with friends on GOOP. / The D Cookbook has top chefs from DFW with the ultimate recipes to impress guests. Pre-order here.

Get your menu planned: The D Cookbook features local chefs (including those on the hot list right now from FT33's Chef McCallister to mainstays like Stephen Pyles) which are sure to impressed a well-heeled crowd. If you want a little more foodie fun, or just want to host  friends a' la Gwyneth, check out Goop for healthy yet delicious options. 
Go the extra mile: Order engraved coasters and menu cards from bell'INVITO. Nothing pleases like personalized paper goods.

Image via Pinterest.

Places: Get reacquainted with tabletop placement and etiquette. Knowing the proper places sets a luxurious tone for dinner, as well as making guests feel important. A few easy tips: Four-lettered flatware goes on the left (fork) and five-lettered flatware on the right (knife, spoon). Drinks are always in the top right corner of the place setting, above the knife and spoon. For tried-and-true etiquette tips, look no further than The Emily Post Institute

Check back tomorrow for more prep tips to make your party unforgettable with tips on decor, tabletop, and more!

Cheers to the Weekend: Link Love

Friday, August 16, 2013

Happy weekend, everyone. For a little weekend reading, we're sharing a few links that will get you inspired to get your home, kitchen, and hostess planning duties in line for fall. 

- Wondering what to bring as a hostess gift for those last soirees of the summer? Rue has the best list ever here
- Revamp your home interiors, or at the very least learn a little history, with a detailed legacy of Jackie O's decorating style. Get the goods over at Apartment Therapy
- We try to be healthy; we really do. However, there is nothing better than chocolate, and we can't wait to try all the treats on Southern Livings Best Chocolate Recipes list. Man, don't say we didn't warn you. 
- Is there anything Gwyneth and her GOOP team can't do? Nope. See their tips for flower arranging by vase and have the most beautiful florals for your next festive fete.