Come dine with me.

I think that one of my favorite things to do in life is host a dinner party for my close friends and family. I love doing everything from preparing the meal to picking the perfect centerpiece. I'm always looking for different ideas and new ways to change up my table and place settings so I thought I would share some pretty ideas with you for your next dinner party:

If you are dining outdoors, stick poles or sticks into the ground and hang lights above the table. Once the sun sets it will give off the prettiest light and create a beautiful ambiance.
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Write the menu for the evening on a paper bag with a mini baguette inside. This is a fun way to let your guests know what delicious treats you have in store for them.
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Use old medicine bottles or liquor bottles for vases. The more variety, the better.

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Use an old typewriter to type out your place cards and pin them to wine glasses using mini clothespins.

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Set your table with a pretty tablecloth and off-set the boldness of the print with neutral dishes. Also, use complimentary food for centerpieces like tomatoes or apples.

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I also love this centerpiece idea: A long skinny piece of wood (or even a tray) filled with a line of tealights. So simple and also very practical because it doesn't block your guests' sight line across the table. Not to mention tealights are great for setting the mood..
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Keep some of these ideas in mind when planning your next get-together!
xo