Pottery Barn Decorating Class

On Sunday my mom and I went to Pottery Barn to a decorating class on How to Set Up Your New Home.   My mom and I thought it would be mostly decorating, but it was more about what to register for and what the essentials are.

They showed you some different plate settings (formal, casual, and everyday) along with some fun ways to accessorize your table.  They showed different flatware that went with each setting as well.

They then showed ALL of the glassware that they offer.  Talking about each piece, what you really needed, and what some pieces could also be used for

(i.e. wine glass as a water glass, martini glass for dessert, etc.)

They also showed different barware that they carried and pieces that you should have 

and pieces that are more of a conversation starter.

After showing those pieces they showed picture frames and other ways to

 decorate by using glass, plants, and botanicals.

Now, while I didn't take any photos during the class (I plan to ask about this next time!)  

I did take some photos throughout the store for your viewing pleasure.

Cute tablescape

Loved all the greenery on this table

Beautiful botanicals and glass (my personal fave!)

Love this terrarium look (sorry it came out blurry!)

Our next class is in two weeks and it's How to Accessorize Your Home.

~XOXO~

Centerpiece

So I we moved our table from the dining room into the kitchen.  After having Thanksgiving dinner in the dining room, we decided we wanted a bigger table for that space.  Now I have a VERY empty dining room.
Anywho, I decided my table needed a centerpiece, luckily I LOVE glass and have quite a few Apothecary jars laying around the house.  I found some cheap ornaments at Target in the dollar section.

I took some cotton batting and stretched it out to make it look like snow.

And filled my pretty jar.

Now to find a pretty tablecloth or table runner for the table.

Wear Red for Women

I have the pleasure to coordinate our annual Wear Red Breakfast and Fashion Show every year. This was our 5th annual event which is a part of the National movement for Women and Heart Disease. I thought I would share our centerpieces and room decorations that my mom, my BFF and I created for the event. The dress forms were found at local TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods stores, and I think I visited every one on the East side of Cleveland. The smaller ones were made by local businesses and organizations that our hospitals works with. A huge thanks to Janet Flowers (weddingandevent.com) for their inspiration for this project!