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Feathers have been a hot trend recently - and they just happen to be a fantastic element to work into tabletop displays, flower arrangements, and even gift packaging! I’m particularly inspired by the vibrant teals, royal blues, and gorgeous greens in the naturally show-stopping feathers of the peacock. Choose from jewel tones and shimmer for a more elegant affair - or matte blues and greens for a more casual-mod atmosphere. Don’t forget to incorporate decorative feathers (available at most craft stores) into the party decor! Tuck them in floral arrangements, decorative centerpieces, napkin rings, and so on. (I’ve even fastened them to champagne flutes using chenille craft stems!)

A few of my favorites pictured above:
from cb2: Crackle Dinnerware by in both A few of my favorites pictured above:
from cb2: Crackle Dinnerware by in both green and teal, Comma Plates in aqua and green, Tambien Drinkware, and Cubic Glass Blocks / from Crate&Barrel: Green Charger (earthenware), Miranda Vase (teal glass) and Mona Bottles (green glass) / from Pier 1: Capiz Spheres in mediterranean blue and pesto green / and from Patina Stores - the gorgeous Peacock Towels (set of 2 kitchen towels).

Bring some modern glamour to your table with sparkly silver and glitzy gold! I’m loving the starburst graphics on these Bring some modern glamour to your table with sparkly silver and glitzy gold! I’m loving the starburst graphics on these Black Galaxy and White Galaxy vases from Sprout Home. For a beautiful centerpiece, mix them with some solid metallic accent vases - like this collection from West Elm (where they’re currently on sale!). These Jewel Bead Spray Cluster napkin rings from Crate & Barrel a great complement to the galaxy vase graphics and a fun accent to your tabletop!

More fabulous silver and gold products shown here: Della Glass Candlesticks by Crate & Barrel and Thread Vases, Crazy Wire Vases, and Crazy Wire Balls - all available at Chiasso.

Drumroll, please…….if you’re going to be playing hostess at an upcoming bridal shower, baby shower, or birthday party, Drumroll, please…….if you’re going to be playing hostess at an upcoming bridal shower, baby shower, or birthday party, weddingFAVORites.com is about to make your life a whole lot easier! With their Mod Party Kits, weddingfavorites.com has done the work for you and created dozens of fantastic party themes to choose from with - of course - fabulous MOD vibes and tons of style! Each kit comes with party supplies for 8 and include mod box fill-in invites, party favors, paper tableware, menu/place cards, mini stickers, party decor, and more! You can also purchase add-ons to take the theme even further…or purchase some of the items a la carte. Click here to check out the entire collection. Which ones do you love?

My fav’s pictured here: Asian Garden, Baby Carraige Blue (or Pink!), Wedding Shower, Leopard Lingerie Shower, Spa Party, and Aqua Blue Bridal Shower.

Drool…….seriously does textile design get any better than this? I was recently introduced to the Figments website over at the Funky Finds blog and just had to do a post immediately after stumbling upon some of their Atelier LZC goodies! Atelier LZC is a french design studio that creates to-die-for textiles, illustrations, objects, fashion and screenprints. Thank goodness they have some great pieces for entertaining in the mix, including fabulous paper napkins, dishtowels and table linens! Read more →

I made a visit to the I made a visit to the marimekko website yesterday and was so excited to see their new fall collection! As expected, they have tons of amazing and unique new textiles by extremely talented designers, and I was particularly interested in some fantastic kitchen and tabletop product designs! Favorites pictured here: black and white mugs and latte cups from popular classic patterns, the new chocolate and turquoise Aukusti collection featuring Erja Hirvi’s Karelian-inspired Elokuu pattern composed of diamond-tailed birds and plants, and the oh-so-modern Fokus collection by Anna Danielsson, available in a bright red/white motif or the always classic black and white.

Marimekko is available throughout the UK, but I’ve had a hard time locating many of their products in the U.S. Thank goodness Holly was kind enough to offer this tip on locating US vendors/shipping info: Email josie at kiitos.marimekko@verizon.net. Thanks, Holly!

Hi Everyone. Apologies for the delay on posting - out of town on a last-minute trip for a few days - but hope this will make up for it! If you haven’t heard of Hi Everyone. Apologies for the delay on posting - out of town on a last-minute trip for a few days - but hope this will make up for it! If you haven’t heard of Satinbox yet, get ready to meet this great website that’s chock-full of fabulous entertaining finds! And guess what’s even better? Satinbox is giving HWTM readers 15% off all their goodies! Just enter the promo code “HOSTESS” at checkout to get your discount. Happy Shopping!

(A few of my personal favorites pictured here: Color Rings Cutting Board, Color Stripes Cutting Board, Emma Orange Peeler, April Beverage Stirrer, Jesse Steele Black/White Hostess Apron, Swirly Bird Kitchen Towel, and Revolution T-Organics.)

The gorgeous and artful chocolates and chocolate elixers from The gorgeous and artful chocolates and chocolate elixers from chocolate moderne are a feast for the eyes AND the tastebuds! Many assortments to choose from - all of which would look amazing arranged on a tray at your next soriée or would serve as a delightful “thank you” or any-occasion gift for a deserving someone. Browse all of chocolate modern’s collections here. (Be sure to check out the amazing art deco prints in the “Hylas and the nymphs” collection!)

Make your next party a barrel of monkeys! Whether you’re throwing a bash for kids or kids at heart, these adorable monkey-themed party products are sure to bring on the fun! Seen here: Monkey Invites by Egg Press (available in boxed shower invites , flat imprintable invites , and place cards ), Cocktail Monkey drink charms ($8/100), adorable Monkey Pinata ($18) and the Monkey Paper Set by French Bull !

This fabulous circles tabletop collection with coordinating "fab bachelorette" beverage napkins and invites makes a great foundation for a very mod bachelorette party! The palette of lime, green, purple and chocolate is an fresh change from the usual pink and black and looks great with pink cosmos served in clear plastic martini glasses or these clever chocolate shot glasses ! And don’t forget to decorate your guests as well - these very cool flashing jelly rings from plum party are a great start!

Looking for a unique and memorable hostess gift or shower gift/giveaway? Then check out the gorgeous specialty soaps from Gianna Rose Atelier. Not are the soaps beautifully molded and available in yummy scents such as Caramel Café Latte , Créme Brulee , and Spiced Aztec , but the packaging is simply fabulous! Decorative soaps come artfully gift-boxed with letterpress imagery and special details such as silk ribbons and iridescent tissues.

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