Dinner Party

Who doesn't love throwing a dinner party?

I know I sure love it!

My sisters and I LOVE to throw a good dinner party.
So we decided to occasionally do posts about "Setting the Table."

Our hope is that you get excited about having people over. 
Go above and beyond to make an evening spectacular!  
It is always worth it! 

My fab sister Hanna belongs to a divine cooking group called the COOKIN' MAMA'S.

The recipes are out of this world, the company phenomenal,  and well, let's not forget the decorating.

I had a chance, awhile back, to attend one that my sister hosted.
And let's just say she pulled out all the stops.
She completely transformed her living space to create a perfect ambiance and setting for her Chinese themed dinner group.

Let's take a peak shall we?

Upon  entering her house we saw these...

Lil' booties to slip on our feet!

A floor table setting, perfect for the theme!

Don't forget these!

She hand made these beauties and they hung so nicely above the table!

Each place setting looked like this.

Don't you just LURVE?

Here are some more views....

Thanks for the invite.

I can't wait to throw a Chinese themed dinner party of my own!

Mirror Reveal

So I showed you this DI goody!

That I then painted to this color of brilliant white.....

Then I left you hanging.
But wait no more.

Wall mirror turned centerpiece

I had some couples over for a dinner party.
The best part is, I felt like it was "rehearsal" for Thanksgiving. I got to see what it would look like all set up before hand!
Bonus!

Layering colors and textures....

And all lit up............

I lOVE GLASS PRETTIES...

The best thing about this set-up is that it cost me next to nothing.

I have been collecting white dishes from the DI for awhile now, never paying more than 1.00 or less per piece. All different pieces (which my sisters do and I fell in love with).

The place mats, brand new from DI, .25 each.
All the glass votive's, candle holders, etc, napkin rings and such also DI.
The only "splurge" (if that is what you call it...NOT) is the goblets from Dollar Store and the napkins (which are hand towels sold in a pack of four) from Wally World.

I debated to show this, cause I wanted my sisters to be surprised what it will look like, but oh well!