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DIY: Creating easy table skirts & Tape giveaway!

 
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I thought I'd show you a super easy way to create a quick table skirt.  All you need is a light piece of fabric and this... 

Let's get started!

I have this buffet and I use it as a focal point of holiday decor in one room.  There is a Christmas tree next to it and I usually work with one theme.  This year's theme is candy canes.  So, I want to create a consistent color palette which means covering up the cherry wood.  

I use double sided tape to temporarily wrap the table in fabric for a fitted table skirt.  Now, before you get anxious, yes, I do place the tape on the wood but don't worry... it comes off easily.  That being said, I don't guarantee that the tape will hold for a long time so this tutorial is meant for a quick, one evening table skirt.

The first thing you want to do is measure your fabric.  You do not want excess fabric.  The heavier the fabric, the more it pulls on the tape which means tension on the fabric.  

For the bottom of the fabric, the part that goes to the floor, if you don't sew, cut the fabric a bit longer than needed and tuck under.  Always better to cut longer than shorter.

Also, before you start on the table, make sure your fabric is ironed.  You'll see why I say that later. LOL

Then we're ready to attach!

I start on the side and press the fabric into the tape smoothly and evenly.

When you get to a corner, you fold the fabric like you're wrapping the corner of a present.

Here's the other corner...

Here's what it looks like in the end.  See that lovely crease in the fabric?  Definitely iron your fabric!
I've talked about it before and I'll say it again, a wrinkled tablecloth can ruin any table decor.  Your eye automatically goes straight to the crease. (Believe me, I'll fix this.)  LOL

After the taping is done, Then you can cover the top with a runner or another piece of bunched up fabric for depth.  I placed a candy cane striped fabric on top just to show you.  Next.. start adding your decorative pieces!

Easy, temporary table skirt!  

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Everyday Events: Mastering the Art of French Cooking Dinner Party

The time of year is perfect for an outdoor dinner party!  Julie of A Reason to Get Together took advantage of the perfect weather and her love of Julia Child to put together a French dinner party in her back yard.

Julie had each of her guests bring a dish out of a particular cookbook as well as the wine that complimented the dish.   For invitations, she used Evite which kept track of what everyone was bringing and avoided duplications.  

This party was extremely budget friendly and Julie shopped her decor from previous parties as well as her local thrift stores and yard sales.  For example, the ties on the backs of the chairs were strips of sheets she found at yard sales.

She created 60 YARDS of bunting herself that draped from the fence and trees.  The same patterns of fabric were used as napkin rings.

I love the fabric flowers! 

Drop in to Julie's blog to see more photos of this fresh vintage design!  

Everyday Events: Outdoor Smores buffet

I love this smores buffet from Moore Minutes.  Love the rustic outdoor setting, love the burlap and love the pine cone tag holders.

LOVE the jumbo marshmallows!

Love that she had different flavor options including peanut butter cup!

Love how she incorporated nature into the setting, even lining the trays with camo scrapbook paper.

Plus, bark, twig and stick balls...

Make sure to stop by Moore Minutes to see additional photos.  If you plan on camping this fall, put this idea in your file for a fun night around the fire.     

 

Everyday Events: Little Man Tea Party

This is one of the cutest little themes I've ever seen! 

Cheri at I am Momma hear me Roar, threw a little man tea party for her son, Rex.  Rex is obsessed with everything mustache and told his mom he wanted a mustache party for his 3rd birthday.

Done!  And super cute!

So she made it like a tea party.  She made full sheets cakes and cut them into mustaches.  Drew faces on plates with Sharpies.

 

She cut sandwiches in the shapes of ties and drew shirts on the napkins!

and look at the mustaches on the cups!  And how cute are the boys in their ties??

Visit her blog to see more cute photos and a tutorial on making the 'stache cakes!

This party made my day!  So adorable! And easy!!

A summery fresh Lemon Party!

A beautiful summery lemon party found at All that is Sweet in Life!  A nice party for girlfriends or would make a gorgeous Mother's Day party for your friends, bridal shower or birthday.

Lemon curd favors!




As a major fan of Goodwill, I love this idea!
Two ladies found pillowcases at Goodwill and other thrift stores and repurposed them into napkins.
Each had a tag that featured the word lemon in various languages.

Check out more photos of this lemony fresh party here.      

  

Everyday events: A french lavender and damask birthday

Are you coming over from Hob Nob Murfreesboro?  Welcome to Everyday Celebrating!  This blog will show you amazing parties and wonderful ideas to celebrate every day!  I plan parties in the Murfreesboro/Nashville area and I invite you to contact me for your own parties and special events.  I'd love to be involved!

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What little girl wouldn't be thrilled with this birthday party!?  Inspired by Paris, lavender and some beautiful damask thrown in, this party is striking and has incredible details!

Click on the photos to see the details up close.

The main table featured a candy buffet.  I'll go on record as saying, as I have many times, that the overall look is enhanced 100 times by adding a matching backdrop.  Use paper, fabric, a sheet.. something that ties in your color scheme because let's face it, most people do not have a wall that matches their party concept.

This party, by Autumn, features this beautiful Eiffel Tower replica that she MADE by using dowel rods. Wow.  I love the silhouette of her daughter and the Eiffel Tower suckers in the milk glass.

handmade cupcake toppers featuring the Eiffel Tower & chandelier images along with her daughter's name and age, plus her daughter was given the top cake to enjoy by herself.

Lavender cotton candy via Kroger.  As Autumn warns, cotton candy melts quickly in open air, but wow, is it beautiful on the table before doing so!

Moving on to the drink table featuring custom straw flags and water bottle labels



The straw flags say "quench" in french



And beautifully monogrammed cookies! 

Head over to Autumn's blog to see more.  She has great tips and tutorials on how she put together this beautiful soiree'!

Everyday Events: Under the Sea Children's Party.. on a BOAT!

Looking for a party location that's not the same ole same ole?  What about on a BOAT?   My friend Kelly from Eventology Weddings in Houston, recently threw this unique "Under the Sea" party for her daughter.   Enjoy the photos as Kelly tells us about the party details.   And for those that live in the Houston area, you're in for a treat as Kelly shares all of her vendor details.  All photos by Erin Woltz.

Kendall's 4th birthday was held on a Sunday afternoon on a party boat provided by Houston  Party Boats.
The invitations were delivered as messages in a bottle.

As seen below, little chinese lanterns in bright turquoise blue and teal green were strung along the perimeter of the boat. Kid sized tables & chairs were rented and a royal table was set up in the middle of the boat for the kids. Bright green iridescent linens were provided by Over the Top Linens.

 I used color coordinating decorative rocks to add a little color to the table
 


I also made cookie bouquets for centerpieces using darling custom cookies I purchased off of etsy. These doubled as party favors for the adults at the conclusion of the event.



Up close


 The kids feasted on pizza & Juicy Juice (in color coordinating cans) and the parents on a huge 6 ft. long "submarine" sandwich, in going along with the nautical theme!

The paper goods were dressed up with special custom stickers I had made by my graphic designer (http://www.scarlettdesigns.biz/) and printed at zazzle.com. These gave them that personalized touch without breaking the bank.



My daughter had her heart set on a mermaid cake...and Cakes by Gina did not disappoint with this adorable masterpiece!


  
 

As an added treat, I ordered delicious french macarons to color coordinate with the party colors.



Events at the party included a make-your-own sand art picture frame, a caricature artist drawing the kids' likenesses with an under the sea theme, "Pin-the-fin-on-the-shark" (purchased at Michael's craft store), and limbo. I made a special nautical iTunes playlist which included the following songs: All Aboard, Under the Sea, Jamaican Farewell, Jammin', At the Bottom of the Sea, Day O, Sea Cruise, and Catch a Wave, which was played through the boat's speaker system throughout the party.





At the end of the party, guests departed with a special bait bucket full of "ocean" themed party favors including a package of swedish fish, a "fish-kabob", mermaid stickers, and a bag of glazed popcorn made by the birthday girl's daughter. Hand-crafted tags purchased off of etsy adored the bucket & bags of popcorn.



For thank you notes, I took the caricature drawn of the birthday girl, scanned it in, and had custom postcards printed at zazzle.

Kelly really does amazing work, right?  If you're in the Houston area and are looking for a wedding planner, she's your gal.  I've known her for years and she leaves no detail undone.  

 

Old School meets Modern

Remember making these?  Blow up a balloon, wrap string around it and apply fabric stiffener, let dry and then remove balloon?

Carissa of JL Designs in Los Angeles does it again!  I really don't believe I've ever seen anything she's done that I don't love.  Check out her blog for endless eye candy and ideas and the rest of the details of the table above.
 

Folded dress napkins

These folded dress napkins couldn't be cuter!  These would absolutely wow at your next baby shower!

Head over to How Does She for the tutorial.   One fold and 2 cuts and add a bow. That's it!  EASY!

Wedding inspiration

Let's soften the blow of a Monday with some gorgeous wedding eye candy!

   

Images by Jessica Claire Photography