In French, ombre means shaded. In wedding speak, it's swoon worthy! You've of course seen ombre bridal gowns and bridesmaids dresses. But how fantastic is this ombre inspired centerpiece? {LOVE!}

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A while back I did a post about non-floral centerpiece alternatives. With winter well on its way in the mountain south, and the trees bare and leafless, I am inspired again to post alternatives to floral centerpieces.

There are a number of things to love about the whole concept of eschewing flowers on your tables. Price comes immediately to mind. But so does the joy and satisfaction of designing a wedding that is completely different from what one's guests might expect to find. Maybe it's because I'm now in my thirties, but I think of a wedding as 1) an opportunity to explore the uniqueness of one's couple hood: who are we, what do we like, where do we come from, and where are we going? and 2) a fantastic occasion to throw a kick-ass party and be the ultimate hostess. I remember as a teenager my friends and I would joke about marrying each other just to throw a kick-ass party.Too shallow? Maybe. But we were kids. What did we know of love and marriage.

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Just Try To Tell Me That's Not Wallpaper!

Images from Karen Mordechai via Sunday Suppers

Even if Sunday Suppers didn't use wallpaper for their runners doesn't mean you can't. I can't think of a more inexpensive and unique way to add elegance and romance to your table than to use light blue damask runners paired with pale pink roses in vintage porcelain or silver vases. Oh la la, tres Francais!

Images from Karen Mordechai via Sunday Suppers

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It's Strawberry Season in Western North Carolina

We are coming to an end of a wonderful local strawberry season in western North Carolina. I have a huge $10 tub-o-strawberries I've been munching on for the past couple of days. There is nothing quite like a fresh, sun-ripened local strawberry. They don't need much adornment. They are simply great on their own.

Image from Honour Hiers Fine Arts Photography via Southern Weddings Mag

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Give your DIY projects the showcase they deserve

Image from Project Wedding via White Thread

So you've been working and slaving over your fantastic DIY favors, escort cards, or dessert table. You're so excited, you've posted pictures to your wedding discussion boards, Flickr, and your blog. You've hired a fabulous photographer to capture every lush little detail. What more is there?

In a word: staging.

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