An HGTV Valentine’s Party


by Camille Styles

A couple months ago, a few girl friends and I got in the V-day spirit early and shot a Valentine’s card-making party for HGTV.com…and now it’s unveiled just in time for all of you to host a lovely little crafternoon of your own! Stock up on art supplies, set out champagne & sweets and get ready to craft your heart out. Oh, and don’t miss the simple DIY for crafting those darling favor bags!

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An HGTV New Year’s Day


by Chanel Dror

In case you missed it, the second video in our party planning series for HGTV.com is live! We had so much fun putting together this New Years Day brunch, inspired by clean slates with bright poppy accents, and not to be complete without a build your own mimosa bar, of course. Not to worry… if you weren’t able to pull this one off in time for January 1st, this party makes for the perfect weekend get together, all year round! Many thanks to our amazing team for all their hard work: Ash from The Byrd Collective, the lovely ladies of Any Style Catering, and of course our videographer Mike Bullock. Enjoy!

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New Year’s Eve :: Wine & Cheese Party


by Camille Styles

spacer Just when you thought the holiday festivities were winding down…it all starts ramping up again for the revelry of New Year’s Eve. Thought I’d share some inspiration from a holiday dinner party I hosted a couple weeks ago that embraces a slightly more rustic feel – I think it would be absolutely perfect for December 31st. I was so excited when my hubby told me we were hosting his new company’s first holiday party at our house this year, and it gave me a chance to try out a look that’s more masculine that what I’d normally do. (I mean seriously, most of my tables look a little more like this.) The biggest challenge was seating 14 at our dining table…we managed, but it was definitely cozy! Keep reading to see what we served for our Italian feast, and the simple little steps I took to accomplish this look…  more +

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All That Glitters


by Camille Styles

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One of my favorite parts of this holiday season has been seeing the myriad color palettes and tabletop themes that my fave designers have come up with. Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock, it’s pretty obvious that red and green aren’t the only options any more! So far, we’ve played with silver + sage, leafy green, gold + copper and vivid berry…and today, I’ve totally fallen for this glittery, polka dotted Kate Spade-inspired number by the gals at Styled Creative (spotted via Style Me Pretty.) From the glittery woodland creatures to kraft paper “tree,” every detail is pure magic. Follow the jump for a peek…  more +

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Trim the Tree


by Camille Styles

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Loving this darling mini present garland by Hank & Hunt. Hop on over to Oh Happy Day for the simple DIY instructions.

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Sneak Peek :: HGTV Holiday


by Camille Styles

spacer It’s been a crazy weekend full of holiday fun already…yesterday we shot a holiday video for HGTV.com at my house, and as soon as clean-up was complete I slipped on another party dress and headed to a friend’s annual soirée. I’m so excited with how the entire shoot came together – Jess blew me away with her incredible spread of holiday treats on the buffet, and of course Ash’s flowers made the whole table magic. Although you’ll have to wait until next year to see the video, we made sure to take loads of photos of my holiday decor to show you guys next week. Can’t wait! Until then…hope you’re all having a wonderful Sunday!

*photo by Hayden Spears

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Wedding Fever :: On The Line


by Sophee Houseman

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Sophee here, and I’m so excited to kick off the weekend with some creative, fun (and practical!) wedding inspiration. I’m in the midst of helping my sister plan her own wedding, and I’m currently loving the idea of using clothespins as a photo display. I can’t imagine a better way to add a personal touch to decor than sharing snapshots of family, friends or (my personal favorite) ancestors’ weddings. Or how about the idea of pinning escort cards to a clothesline for guests to easily identify, adding a rustic feel with a clean look? Follow the jump to see more inspiring images, and let me know what you think: clothespins: are they a wedding do or a don’t? more +

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Sage + Silver Holiday Shoot


by Camille Styles

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For our holiday inspiration shoot for the Statesman (on newsstands today!), we chose a cool palette of silver & sage inspired by the shades of a snowy winter landscape. I’m so enamored with the final look that I just might recreate it for my own Christmas this year. Ash from The Byrd Collective created our gorgeous centerpieces using garden roses, dusty miller, bay leaves and all sorts of other beautifully-textured varietals tucked into her vintage silver collection. Apothecary jars full of sparkly ornaments, etched champagne flutes and delicately wrapped gifts at each place setting finished it off. Keep reading for lots more… more +

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Modern & Glittery :: Holiday Appetizers


by Camille Styles

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Oh my gorgeous, do we have a holiday treat for y’all today! Michelle Edgemont, floral/crafting/styling maven, stopped by to share the latest sparkly + modern shoot she put together to inspire seasonal soirées. Cobblestone Catering whipped up the beautiful array of savory bites, and photographer Trent Bailey captured it all to perfection (always.) Aren’t you dying over the glittered ombré effect that Michelle created on the wooden boxes? And those peonies…words won’t do them justice. This is the first time I’ve had the chance to collaborate with Michelle, and I’ve got to say that her enthusiastic, brimming-with-creativity personality made us instant friends, albeit virtually. Be sure to pop over to check out her recent work, and don’t miss this video that gives such an awesome glimpse into her style. Keep reading for lots more images and Michelle’s top 5 tips for creating the perfect appetizer table!  more +

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Coasters with the Most-ers


by Chanel Dror

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While I’m reluctant to admit that I’m a total coaster-nazi, I’m never one to force them onto guests… But this holiday season, I think I’ve found the perfect anecdote: offer linen coasters with a festive message, and people will be begging for ‘em! While these would make a relatively simple DIY project, this chic set with its perfect calligraphy by Linea Carta has made it onto my wish list. Now… don’t even get me started on the matching napkins and tea towels!

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