Happy Easter!

I was thrilled with the way these Easter vignettes turned out for Table Seven Antiques. This gorgeous shop in Ghent has been a client of mine for years and lucky for me has turned into a wonderful friendship as well. The backdrop for these photos is a late 1800's bread board. Stunning, right? Just take a few minutes to look around and there are photo backdrops everywhere!

We featured themed basket ideas the week leading up to Easter and it was a big hit.

. . . for the craft cocktails lover

. . . making Good Friday great

. . . basket essentials

. . . for the manly man

. . . for the foodie

. . . must have basket sweets

A Crafty Little Kit

It's funny how we (those who make a 92 days list every year) leave some of our items a little open-ended. This isn't exactly what I had in mind for Craft Kits, but hey, it works! I'm eager to make more of the cocktail napkins that came from a bed sheet (as so did the tassel banner). What a great way to cut back on fabric costs. I'm hoping to debut these Crafted Cocktail Kits at a Winter Market this December...details to come on that :)

DIY Noise Makers [here]

DIY Cocktail Sticks [here]

Paper straws from Table Seven and Manila Tags from Fairview Place

DIY Vintage Fabric Cocktail Napkins [here]

DIY Tassel Banner [here]

#1: Tassel Banners

#12: Craft Kits

#32: Cocktail Napkins

#39: Cocktail Sticks

#79: DIY Noise Makers

I'm participating in the 92 Days of Summer challenge. Click here to see my 92 To-Do's for this Summer - and to see the brave souls tackling their own lists!

Wedding Rentals from Table Seven

I'm so grateful for having met Leigh at Table Seven Antiques. Her daughter, my then co-worker and now dear friend, introduced us when there was a small invitation crisis a few days before Table Seven's first open house. Little did I know how many doors would open through our relationship. Leigh has been so supportive and kind, she's taught me so much about antiques, proper etiquette and manners (which is why I call her my Southern Mama), and best of all, she lets me play with all of her beautiful items in her exquisite shop. 

Most recently, we did a photo shoot at her house showcasing her China rentals for weddings and other events. She sipped on her Ginger Ale and let me go picking through her house to make this shoot a beautiful success. These images will appear in VOW Bride magazine (as ads) and throughout other publications in Hampton Roads.

#75: Photo Shoot

I'm participating in the 92 Days of Summer challenge. Click here to see my 92 To-Do's for this Summer - and to see the brave souls tackling their own lists!

#80: Window Shopping

....and/or window designing...

This Summer I was lucky enough to design TWO window displays here in Norfolk. The first was at Lorak Jewelry in the Selden Arcade. I met with Anna at the beginning of the Summer and came up with this simple, but pretty design to fit her shop. If you haven't been in to see her jewelry, it's absolutely stunning. And made right here in Norfolk! Lorak is open Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 208 East Plume Street, Suite 12.

The second window was definitely a bit more challenging and time intensive, but came out beautifully! It's my beloved Table Seven Antiques. Leigh and I decided it would be fitting to decorate with a "food theme" since Fresh Market will be opening across the street in less than a month. We collected all of the shop's food related items, everything from cookbooks to rolling pins, baking tins to aprons, vintage bread boxes and even some 'fresh' felt flowers. It's definitely different than the typical Table Seven look, but a nice change for the Fall, until it's time for the Christmas windows!

I'm participating in the 92 Days of Summer challenge. Click here to read all about it and here to a see a gallery of pictures of everyone participating. 

Monday Musebles

Pleasant surprise from Emily. A thank you gift for her visit last month.
Can't wait to start a project (or find one in the trash) for these cuties.

Some weekends can be extremely productive. Others can be a disappointment in regards to the activities you may involve yourself in. Saturday, we made the wise choice of skipping the annual Wine Festival, but ended up at Smartmouth for Growler Power Hour ($10 off all growler fills). That still wouldn't have been a bad idea, however, we continued our shenenagins until the early hours of the morning. For as poorly as Sunday could have been, I actually remained moving - and crafting - the entire day. Managed to bake a cake AND make lunch for the entire week. I may not be 22 anymore, but it sure pays to be able to drink like one ;)

Smartmouth unveiled its Outta Your Gourd pumpkin ale. It's a must-try!

What a full day of crafting actually looks like, a big giant mess.

Spent Saturday morning with my favorite antique lady, Leigh Greer. You have to check out The Pilot's article on her beautiful shop!

Chili, in which every condiment in the fridge was used.

Spice Cake Box Mix + 1 Can Pumpkin + Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting = Bomb Diggity

Monday Musebles

 

We did it! We finally threw our housewarming party (#4)! We invited our closest friends and family to a get-together with food, drinks and yard games. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans for us. About an hour before our guests were supposed to show up, the heavens broke loose and filled our backyard, frontyard, driveway and streets with water! We actually were able to make the backyard look quite hospitable with our cornhole boards, tiki torches and makeshift firepit, but that will have be for another party (I will mention that in the middle of the blackness and rain, the sun came out and we have this amazing rainbow in the backyard. I suppose that has to be a little good luck, right?). So instead of the backyard games, we hosted 40 people indoors. Note to Self: 40 people definitely fit in our house, no problem. Another Note to Self: At least 17 of those people will try to hang out in the kitchen and only 6 in the biggest room of the house (the living room).

Regardless, we had a blast. I picked up some essential party decor from Table 7 (their Summer stuff is on sale!). Deb made her yummy meatballs and Italian sausage. I stuck with my old faithful dips of roasted red pepper dip, jalapeno ranch dip and hummus (although this time I added some chipotle peppers) with lots of veggies, cheese, crackers and salami. I tried a new puppy chow (or trash as I was informed it is called in the South) that tastes like Reese Pieces.

We also cracked open our bottle of Almond Champagne (#5), which I finally found at Trader Joe's. The consensus was that the little dixie cup taste was just the perfect amount. I, however, could have had the bottle to myself :)

Mike and I are so fortunate to have so many wonderful friends and family around to celebrate such an exciting time in our lives. I wish we could host parties every weekend but just not pay for them, haha.

I'm participating in the 92 Days of Summer challenge. Read about it here.

Table Seven

A new antiques and vintage shop, Table Seven, is making its grand entrance into the Ghent community today. I was lucky enough to receive a special invite to the Private Preview Party on Sunday and what a gem!

The shop, located by the Taphouse on 21st Street in Ghent, is a quaint little space with lots of character. The exposed brick and duct work, the concrete floors and the beautiful lighting give the store a great background for the loads of antique goodies arranged around.

You'll find something for every budget - and taste. And what a great place to buy a unique wedding or baby gift (be sure to check out the Nursery Rhyme Hieroglyphics). As the holiday shopping season approaches, I'd suggest you support the local scene and stop by Table Seven, it'll be worth it!