Happy November! Camille from Style Notes here, with the latest dose of felicity in our Fantasy to Fête series. Today's inspiration board is a fresh, happy take on an autumn palette... c'mon, who says parties at this time of year have to be all about the falling leaves and turkey?!
I'm envisioning this board for a modern cocktail party with a classic combo of green & white, punched up with crisp black for graphic interest. Invite a few friends to mix, mingle & nosh on Asian-inspired hors d'oeuvres, turn up a playlist of lounge-y grooves, and enjoy a festive evening before the chaos of the holidays begins.
Keep things simple by setting a monochrome table with white dishes... add pops of energizing color by layering bold napkins in cheery chartreuse. Low glass vases full of fragrant herbs and white pumpkins are a sleek spin on tradition.
Even last-minute gatherings can be elevated by sending hand-written invites. Use a bold green sharpie to scrawl the deets on heavy white cardstock, then pop into a coordinating square envelope for an effortlessly chic touch.
For the most surprising presentation, serve chilled sake-tinis in hollowed-out cucumbers. Add a cucumber swizzle stick, & sip!
Since cocktails are the star of this party, offer two specialty drinks: make batches of this spicy ginger gimlet in advance so that guests can serve themselves once the party in full swing.
Satay is perfect mingling food: it's easy to eat with one hand while balancing a martini glass in the other. The chicken is marinated in bright Asian flavors like ginger & soy, and it's substantial enough to satisfy after-work party guests. For the full menu with recipes, hop over to Style Notes. And stay tuned for our next Fantasy to Fête... traditional turkey gets a major dose of style!
*images: {row 1} katy perry by lara backmender, sarah ridgley, williams-sonoma, blush events {row 2} eclectic images, brides, karen wise {row 3} brides, williams-sonoma, johny miller {row 4} matt armendariz, paper moon project. all menu images from williams-sonoma.
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This is superb. I was just thinking about a little pre-holiday stress party. This palate is perfection.
ReplyDeleteCheers!..to the "freshly festive".
ReplyDeleteLove this post, I wanted to do a holiday party and I am definitely using these ideas! I adore the cucumber saki-tinis!!
ReplyDeletegreat post! love all the ideas, great inspiration!!!
ReplyDeletepass the ginger gimlet this way ;)
ReplyDeleteWould love to be at this party! The colour palate is so fresh and perfect for fall- a gorgeous soiree for sure!
ReplyDeleteYou have outdone yourself here! This is the most stunning collection - it looks so fresh but sophisticated. I know you have done this as a fall item, but for us "down-under dwellers", the colour scheme is getting me so excited for our upcoming summer!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I just developed the biggest crush on chartreuse. I'm obsessed with the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteI too have been having a crazy love affair with green! great post.
ReplyDeleteI love the pops of green! very fresh and festive. Great blog ladies ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh my God - this is love. I have to do this table for Thanksgiving!!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is a lovely idea! I love the cute hand written note and the cucumber being used as a cup! xxx
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Love all these fabulous images but I think my favorite might be the sake-tinis in the hollowed-out cucumbers - so clever!!
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