Pepper Design Blog

Autumn is Here… Bring on the Party

I can’t believe it’s already FALL! How did that happen so quickly?! I’m excited for cozy sweaters, hot cocoa and my leather riding boots (LOVE fall fashion)… but I can think of one more reason to get giddy! Fall parties! A great way to announce the new season is by centering your next get-together around an Autumn theme. I’m resurrecting Hostess with the Mostess’s Fall Party post from last November’s Real Parties series to bring you these beautiful DIY tablescapes and decorations. And because when Jenn originally shared over at HWTM, I loved it TOO much!

Courtney Toney of Joyful Weddings & Events shared these amazing pictures and crafty ideas with HWTM: “My husband and I decided to start the tradition of throwing a party on the first day of each new season. We love the change that the start of a new season brings: the freshness, the excitement, the inspiration!”

Please follow the jump to find more great pics from the wonderful {and inspiring!} REAL party! Read more »

Friday Guest Blog Interview: Head of the Table!

Today’s featured Friday Guest Blog brings us all the way to St. Louis for a quick catch up with Kim, founder and entertaining stylist for Head of the Table! While her shop is just adorable (why oh why don’t we have a rental shop this chic and modern in my city??) it’s her creative blog/tablescape/decorating ideas that really make me swoon.

Her table tops and party ideas are exquisite – and I love that her first and foremost entertaining inspiration revolves around creating a delightful and appealing design and mood for her guests. I think you’ll love her answers to our four questions! Read more »

Friday Guest Blog Interview: Celebrations at Home!

It is such an honor to host Chris of Celebrations at Home for our Friday Guest Blog series! She’s an extremely talented event planner & styler (you MUST check out her nautical themed baby shower after the jump!) with a degree in Fashion Merchandising and a spot-on specialty for creating perfect celebrations. Her passions include fashion, interior decorating and entertaining — and you’ll absolutely agree with me that her eye for details is superb after reading her interview! After throwing a multitude of themed parties, showers and events for family and friends, she finally took her passion to the blogging world and created Celebrations at Home.

Again, we quizzed her with four critical home & entertaining design questions, and you will love her answers! She’s offered us some incredible inspiration, tips and DIY ideas for our next Celebration at Home. Read more »