Dinner Party Ideas That We Can All Adopt!

It’s probably no surprise that we love entertaining at Kennique.  Small group, large group, family, colleagues – matters not the occasion or the size as longs as we can decorate :)

So, when I stumbled upon these nuggets from the HGTV, A*K*A home of the décor gods, I had to blog and share.  Whether you’re planning a formal dinner party with business colleagues and associates or a nice quaint dinner with family and friends, here are four ideas for centerpieces that are both fun,  cost effective  and (most importantly) easy to adopt.  Be inspired, courtesy of HGTV and their contributing designers.    

Black Balloons (Kennique Fav)
Designer:  Wendy Hyde of The Shabby Nest. 
Craft paper was layered over a neutral tablecloth and topped with a black and white damask runner.   Balloons were tied to crystal weights to keep them in place, and votives were placed between the balloons.   And, my favorite embellishment, if you look closely you’ll see photographs tied to each balloon.  I can see anniversary images, graduation photos (if that’s the occasion), etc.  The possibilities are endless.  I love it!

Vibrant Fruits Anyone? Designer: Unknown
“This summer-inspired floral centerpiece sits nicely against crisp white table linen and a neutral backdrop. Depending on the height of the flower stalks, fill a tall, narrow hurricane halfway with water and add a few small oranges for a burst of color. Choose tall seasonal flowers for a vibrant contrast against the floating orange hues.”

Natural InstinctsDesigner: Alissa Ditta of 33 Shades of Green
“Craft a centerpiece using natural items found right in your backyard. To create the various elements of this centerpiece, Alissa filled glass hurricanes with candles, moss and twigs and surrounded them with twig balls and small votives for extra sparkle. Potted succulents provide an additional green element to the decor in contrast with the burlap table runner. ‘Decorating with succulent plants is easy and inexpensive, because they are low-maintenance and will be around long after your dinner party,’ she says.”

Conversation StarterDesigner: John Gidding
There’s nothing worse than talking to and or around your centerpiece at dinner parties.  “It's important that a dinner party centerpiece not block the view of the other side of the table. Something tall and slender can still provide a dramatic effect without interfering in the conversation. Add tall blooming branches to a slender vase and surround with pebbles, marbles or sand to keep the branches in place.”  The chocolate table runner and pink table napkins are also a beautiful compliment to the dark wood. 

For a complete look at all the ideas included in the source article, visit www.hgtv.com.  These were just our favs!

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