The Pottery Barn catalog is among my favorites. They have wonderful items (that often go on sale for excellent prices), and they do a great job at putting them all together in a way that “real” people can take something away from. Their decor classes are a fun way to get inside tips and tricks on how to use various items throughout the year as well.
Who says you have to make everything match? You can see here how mixing various vessels and flowers on a table create so much more interest than if everything were the same. That is a huge trend this year as well – variety. Gone are the days of every table at a wedding looking exactly the same; it’s time to express yourself!
If you’re planning an outdoor wedding or event, metal is such a fun element to bring in to play. Use galvanized tins for beer, lemonade, and sparkling water or for larger arrangements. Watering cans can be used as vases for your fresh cut flowers (no one said they have to match!) and miniature versions hold guests’ place cards.
Lanterns add so much to an outdoor space, either on ledges, hanging from trees or patio umbrellas, or used as centerpieces. The moss wreath here can be hung as is, or used as a springboard for a more personalized item to greet guests as they arrive.