Styling an August Appetizer Party
Creating a memorable table for an informal occasion is very easy to do by using a basic floral centerpiece, a few meaningful touches in the table setting, and a tray of starters. These tips will help keep it simple while still making it special for your guests.
Last week we had friends over for wine and appetizers. To set a casual table for four I used a rustic mix of melamine plates and textural linens in warm spicy colors with amber goblets.
For an inviting centerpiece only one kind of flower was presented in multiple vases. This floral styling technique is much less complicated than creating a mixed arrangement! Varied vases were filled with coral Peruvian lily blooms and displayed on a circular embossed tray which matched the plates. Peruvian lilies are a colorful variety that last for nearly 10 days with proper care. In fact, they are still alive and well as I write this post!
Also, it is fun to include a few elements in the table decor that are meaningful and spark conversation. These napkin rings were made by
who is a featured artist at Sundance. We visited Sundance Resort in Utah a few summers ago and t
. I will always remember taking a class at the
Art Shack and all of the creativity and beauty there
. The napkins are from the General Store at the resort and have a rich mix of cinnamon and amber hues on weathered muslin fabric. They remind me so much of Utah...
Finally, the most important part of creating a memorable event is to keep the food uncomplicated so that you can enjoy your guests. I chose to present all the appetizers on the large tray placed on a turntable for simple serving. These appetizers were easy to prepare beforehand so I could join the party!
I hope you will consider styling and hosting an appetizer party of your own. It such an easy and fun way to entertain good friends at home.