Polka Dot - So Hot

Lately I feel like my Pinterest boards have been filling up with tons of gold polka dots. I must score something soon with this delightfully playful pattern!

And what better why to decorate for your next Dinner Party then to add some glamorous gold to the mix!

 

Below are some of my favorite inspirations...

Outdoor Dinner Party Dining

Dinner Party Talk has an exciting GUEST POST today! Arcadian Home has offered up their design sense to share with DPT readers some fantastic outdoor hosting ideas!!

 

(the sunny yellow bistro chairs below are just divine!)

 

TAKE IT AWAY JOANNA! ---- >

 

Hello, everyone! It's Joanna from Arcadian Home blog, a fantastic online place to find lots of interior design inspiration, including ideas for decorative accessories, wall art and wonderful light fixtures from stunning foyer lighting to ornate wall scones for the powder room. I’m so excited to be sharing a guest post about dining outside here at Dinner Party Talk today.

For your party planning and design inspiration, I’ve brought along eight images of outdoor rooms and tablescapes. Please enjoy!



Black and white stripes look chic on toss pillows and the piping detail on gray cushions in this deck dining space. Potted greenery is a great accent, while the tablescape would be just as perfect in the dining room as it is here.


A trio of modern pendant lights hangs low over this outdoor buffet table. Dining outside offers a great opportunity to use a lovely combination of contemporary and rustic furnishings, decorative accessories, dishes and serving pieces.



What a stunning place to dine outside in the city. Sunny yellow bistro chairs surround the table, with a backdrop of gnarled wisteria vines and an awesome view.



Planning a coastal vacation? This nautical party setting is dining down by the sea at its best. How perfect for a Fourth of July get together with family and friends!



Fresh Georgia peaches on the table evoke memories of lazy summer days gone by. What a pretty vignette for lunch with the ladies!


This ethereal outdoor dining space is lit by a modern pendant light covered in tiny branches—a very clever idea. Green and white always works as a color palette for a celebration outside.



With a lovely view of San Francisco, this balcony dining space is covered by a canvas canopy with an ornate chandelier hung from the center. It's such a festive look in lime and orange.



We leave you with this amazing curved outdoor space. It would work beautifully as a setting for a quiet evening for two or cocktails for twenty. The use of wood and tiles to form gathering areas makes for an awesome view from above. Images 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

What do you think of these outdoor dining spaces? Leave us your comments below and be sure to stop by our website for more home decor, lighting, and interior inspirations!

Hostess with the Mostest

OKAY,  How adorable are these floral centerpieces?!

 

First of all, I LOVE the white and yellow combo

 

Second, who doesn't love a little fresh citrus?!

 

Such a great, easy way to SPRING FORWARD and maintain your Hostess with the Mostest status...

 



Holiday Decorations

 

Having a fabulous Soiree this holiday season?

Try this DIY holiday decoration idea to spruce up any dinner table!

***Simply take old, burnt out Christmas lights, coat them in glue, and sprinkle some holiday sparkle!

Placing them in a clear bowl for a table center piece will surely get your guests talking ;)

 



Decorating Decisions...

In a pinch?

Need some fun & easy decorating ideas for your Labor Day Dinner Party!?

 

 

Hang paper chains from a shower curtain to liven up any doorway!

 

 

Make colored ice cubs with Kool-Aid to add a 'pop!' of color and really tie-in any color palette

 

 

Happy Sipping!

 

 

Another great "drink trick" is the garnishing!

Add ANY kind of fruit slice to the rim on the glass

 to really make your party festive!

 

 

 

 

Have extra cupcake liners?!

String some together to make a DIY garland!

 

 

 

 

Finally, decorating existing chairs with ribbons or bows only takes a little extra effort, but can really make your space feel festive!