I apologize for the delay in response – it’s been a truly hectic week! Anyways, as for introducing chocolate/brown tones into your party theme – you can start by incorporating them through your basic party elements – such and the decorative ribbon used to tie the napkins, votive candles, table runners, etc. You can also wrap a thick band of chocolate ribbon around the citrus vases (see the “j+k…a very mod engagement” post for an example). A thick band of chocolate ribbon accented by thinner bands of solid white ribbon at the top and bottom of the chocolate band would look great.

I like your coffee beans idea too – at this shower I actually had additional clear accent vases filled with white opaque filler gems (as used in candle and floral arrangements) – and you could do the same with the coffee beans. You could also fill a smaller clear vase by layering opaque orange and brown jelly bellies in thick layers to create a “striped” look.

And last but not least, don’t forget the option of using ACTUAL chocolate as a decorative element! Chocolate horseshoes and horse-shaped silhouettes would look great as an embellishment at each place setting or arranged on a tray. (you can do a web search for “equestrian chocolates” or “equestrian party supplies” to find these.)

Good luck with the party! Please let us know how it turns out :)

Also – you might try searching ebay – sometimes you find things there unexpectedly. and last but not least, try doing a google.com search for “white nesting bowls” “white mixing bowls” and “square nesting bowls” – they’re definitely your best bet for searching the web!