Gorgeous Garden Table

I rarely give her due credit, but my wonderful mother has become a blog-fanatic these days. I'm so lucky to have the daily barrage of emails from mom, sending me the latest and greatest ideas in design, fashion, weddings, and so much more.

Yesterday's email idea from mom was so fantastic I just had to share it today. She found it on a newly discovered blog, Slim Paley. {The blog is incredibly chic and the photography is to die for!}

The table is a landscape installation known as "The Future Feast in the Garden of Flow Accumulation." It was created for The Late Show Gardens in Sonoma by Equinox Landscape and designer Suzanne Biaggi.

There are so many things I love about this table, but sustainability and the integration into the landscape and surrounding garden are two of them. It's so stunning, and my head is exploding with so many ways to translate this unique concept into beautiful event decor. The best part is that it's real--you can actually eat right on the table, with plants growing in the center and gorgeous water cascading to a waterfall at table's edge.

Enjoy, and thanks mom!

xoxo,

Niki

Eye Candy

I love desserts so it's really no surprise that I'm deeply in love with many many desserts intricately stylized together on one fabulous table. In other words, I'm a huge fan of dessert bars.

Amy Atlas, dessert buffet-designer extraordinaire has seriously outdone herself again, with this pale pink and grey buffet.

I love how romantic and vintage that this table feels. I never thought that I would be describing sugar as romantic and vintage?!

And as long as I'm on a pink kick, check out this delectable DIY ice cream parlor table from Eat Drink Chic. This table truly elevates the ordinary to the extraordinary with chic and witty ideas for the sweets, tableware and graphics. I'm thinking I need a sundae asap.

What a perfect way to exhibit how food, especially confections can be so integral in the overall aesthetic of your event.

xoxo,

Niki

Haute Holiday Tables

I cannot believe it's Christmas week! What a whirlwind these past few weeks have been.

If you're still searching for some inspiration for your holiday party, then look no further. Here are some of my favorite holiday table ideas from Martha Stewart & Hostess Blog. Each setting is visually stunning and unique. Remember--green and red aren't the only color palette available for a stunning and chic holiday table.

Haute, happy & healthy holidays!

xoxo,

Niki

Turkey Tastic Dessert Table

I was on search for something inspiring for one of my final Thanksgiving posts when I came across this totally amazing, mouth-watering dessert buffet that Amy Atlas created. This table looks so deliciously stunning!

Between the candied and sugared pears, maple leaf candy pops and these little turkey cookies.... I don't even know where to start!

I think I'm going to try to invent my own pilgrim place cards for our table on Thursday. So brilliant Amy!

Enjoy the eye candy!

xoxo,

Niki

Twilight Blog: New Moon!

Those of you who know me know that I have a slight obsession with the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyers. Finally at midnight tonight New Moon is premiering!

In honor of my Edward Cullen fixation, here are some of my favorite Twilight ideas...

Bottled blood? Check out this beverage and so many fabulous suggestions for hosting a Twilight party via Hostess Blog.

It's been a year and I'm still gushing over this Twilight inspired post over at Wiley Valentine's Blog. Tres vampire chic!

I'd love to be invited to this dreamy and seductive Twilight wedding featured on wedding chicks blog.

New Moon leaves Bella with a big decision. Who would you choose: Team Edward or Team Jacob? I'd choose team cupcake with these awesome treats from Sweet Avenue Bakeshop.

Ok, I lied. Definitely Team Edward.

Happy Twilight Weekend!

xoxo,

Niki