{moroccan dinner party: decor shopping}

A couple weekends back we hosted the Moroccan themed outdoor dinner party I have been dreaming up (check out the inspiration board here). Today I'm sharing the decor pieces I picked up from Pier One to complete the look and I absolutely cannot wait to share how it turned out as well as the recipes behind the delicious menu in a few weeks!

There are about 5 or 6 different styles of outdoor lanterns at Pier1 and they are what originally inspired the look for the table decor.  Instead of going for floral centerpieces like I normally do, I decided to buy a ton of different lanterns in various shapes and colors to create a tablescape entirely of lantern candlelight.  I started with picking up a few of the large moroccan lanterns and then filled in with the more colorful glass lanterns in orange, purple, green and blue.  Here's a few shots of the shopping process and some sneak peeks of the table!

charger plate  |  moroccan tea glasses  |  caged lantern  |  melamine dishware  |  large lanterns

Find what speaks to you.

Compensation was provided by Pier 1 via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Pier 1.

{winter dinner party inspiration}

The newest edition of the Glam Style Ipad app features a plaid themed dinner party inspiration I put together for the winter months.  While this particular dinner tablescape has some very decidedly holiday themes, the look could easily be re-purposed for a cozy January evening party.  Also let's face it - the months after the holidays can be depressingly void of social gatherings so why not put some extra effort into a get-together at your place!

For this particular dinner, I used plaid fabric leftover from this party as a tablecloth and accented the entire table with gold elements (big surprise!).  I feel that when using plaid in party or table decor, it's more fun if you get a little crazy with it by mixing any and all plaid color combinations you can find. For all the details on this table and some tips on hosting a winter dinner party download the Glam Style app right here.