More Loveliness from Amy Atlas

I swear everytime I see a table display by Amy Atlas, I wanna cry. They are just STUNNING. Look at this loveliness:



What did I tell ya...here are some close ups:





Everytime she posts more images, it is like Christmas for me. Enjoy!!

Pikelween: Setting The Table

In planning my table this year, I wanted to do a black and white theme...and I kept seeing these lucite boxes that were illuminated from the inside:



So I thought I could try to give my own table this look. I simply took two table lamps and put them under my table, used a large table cloth to cover, and there you go...instant glow:

Buffet Tabletops

Whenever I come across a buffet set up, I save the image on my computer...which is kind of the reason I started this blog, to catalog things like this so when I need them again, I can find them...so sorry, but I have no reference for these images:

Girl's Nite Out

I hosted a cocktail party for some of my friends last year, and just found some of the pics...here are some of the highlights:



The Buffet turned out great...key is white plates, I have a TON of white plates, and they make the food look so great. Simplicity, clean lines, I have learned a lot from older parties I have had, where too much goes on the table...to me, this is much more impactful.


I think I saw this recipe on Giada, where she made savory parmesan polenta cakes, then topped them with a chicken salad with cranberries on top. These were really good, and looked amazing on the plate.


Stuffed Mushrooms with a soft herb cheese and roasted red pepper stuffing...simple and delicious.


I make these wings for gatherings just like this. Love the look of the black and white sesame seeds. These are simple...just marinade for a few hours or overnight, then bake in a hot oven. No babysitting...my kind of recipe.


For dessert at a girls cocktail party, the chocolate fountain is a must! I bought this a few years ago, and I use it ALL THE TIME! A great investment and a huge hit at a party...here are a few more shots.


I dressed the table with some chocolate satin fabric, that I just billowed under the fountain, and used clear glass dishes to hold the various goodies to dip into the chocolate.

Filled Food table

This is a pic posted to Martha's best party decorations contest this summer by member name "bonjovi". I am always looking for ways to make a buffet look appetizing and filled. This table is great, I love that the food fills the table, the crackers are right on the table..no dish there...this table is a little advanced, but there are a few things I am going to try...I will post my results when I do.