Yes, Please...

Just a few pretty details for you today.  Enjoy!  :)

I'm loving these vibrant colors!  Is anyone really drawn to mustard yellows and golds right now?  It's really been catching my eye...

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Beautiful!

Happy Friday to you!  Here are a few of my favorite photos I have come across lately.  Enjoy.  :)

Design with a bit more edge...

Gorgeous styling for this photo shoot!

Hope you found something you like!

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My Last Supper

For Christmas I got a really unique cookbook - it's called My Last Supper - have you heard of it?  The concept is that famous chefs discuss how, what and with whom they would eat their last supper.  It was interesting to hear not only what they would eat, but in what setting that they think is ideal.  

That got me thinking about what mine would look like so I thought I'd share it with you today.  I've also asked a few blogging friends to join me, so there will be more coming over the next several weeks.  

Here's where I'd begin...

Al Fresco - with a stunning view - is a must...probably not this formal but you get the idea!  :)

Beautiful linens would be on the table - I couldn't resist including these!

Perhaps in a setting for a quiet walk before dinner...Italian Riviera anyone?

We'd start with a light cocktail - figs in champagne sound divine...

Some lovely appetizers - served artistically...

Did I mention there would be a LOT of candlelight and other twinkly things, in addition to the beautiful stars in the cloudless night sky?

A gorgeous salad (notice the fig theme - we are in Italy afterall!)

A true luxury:  I'd hire a sommelier to make sure we had a nice selection for each course.

I'd invite old friends and new - but only the true ones - and of course my loving family (including my dog!).  Lots of laughs would be "on the menu".

Creative flowers must be on hand for visual enjoyment - fresh and natural since they have to compete with the view.  :)

Nothing fussy for the main course - wood fired pizzas with incredible fresh, local ingredients...

Perhaps I'd hire an insanely expensive artist to perform...:)

And pavlova for dessert!

So that's my last supper - what would yours be?

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Sweet!

We'll be seeing the Nutcracker today, and I am very excited!  What little girl doesn't dream of sugar plum fairies?  

All of that sweetness has inspired today's post about sugared fruit. It makes such an elegant addition to a party and it's so, so, so easy to do!  I sugared pears and grapes as part of a buffet for a holiday party we had in Munich a few years ago and they were a big hit.  Enjoy these beautiful inspirations!

How gorgeous would that be for a winter wedding?

Sugared fruit is great for Christmas but would also be very elegant for a New Year's Eve Party or a dinner party in January. Have you tried this before?  If not, are you inspired?

Also, I'd like to thank my wonderful Pacific NW-based blogging friends for participating in the Pacific NW Holidays series.  I enjoyed it so much and my readers did too. Thank you ladies!!!

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Unconventional Christmas Tables

I thought the following dining room table settings were refreshing, using unexpected colors and/or materials.  I hope you can find something you like!

Love these gold dipped glasses!

Any favorites?

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