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Table:

Start by simply throwing a standard white table cloth onto your table. Then, to add the bold stripes of this contemporary look, find a table runner that is brilliant with colors! We used black and white for this look, but get creative and use the colors that inspire you! To add the bright sunny Palm Springs feel to our décor, we added a small table runner made out of wrapping paper on top of the striped table runner, to give a pop and layering affect to this modern look. To line the paper, we glued on black velvet ribbon to finish off the look, giving it the appearance of a fabric table runner. Use any color of ribbon or size to create a different effect on the table.

Centerpieces:

Can you see me? Mirrors are the inspiration! From the mirror candlestick holders to the placemats, your guests will see themselves from every angle! Simply get three mirror candlesticks, one higher than the other two for a main centerpiece. To play with the illusions of the mirrors, top off the candlesticks with a ball of dainty daisies, incorporating the colors of yellow and white!

On each side of the mirror candlesticks add a playful modern ceramic animal, giving the table a bold geometric pattern look. From a horse to a geometric shape, be creative with this simplified ceramic form, to create look you want for your fete!

Next, add four square small black vases, two on each side of the ceramic shape, to integrate the contemporary look, while tying together the black stripes of the table runner. Simply add white roses into the vases, arranging the roses so that the buds are perfectly above the rim of the square vase, giving it a full bodied affect.

Table Settings:

Sophistication, elegance and glamour were the inspiration for this table setting! The mirror placemats are the epitome of elegance! You can find simple circle or square mirrors at your local craft store. We then placed classic patterned platinum-lined china onto the mirror to transform this table setting from ordinary to extraordinary! If you don’t have this china, simply use all-white fine dinnerware to give your table the same look.

For the napkins, simply find a pattern that offsets the bold strips of the black and white table runner to mix & match the patterns. We then used the same wrapping paper and velvet ribbon of the small table runner to make stylish bellybands, linking together the sunny bold yellow color of the deco look with the glitzy facade of the mirrors. You can place the napkins in any position you’d like! Play with them to see what fits your table! We positioned ours hanging down, springing color onto the white table cloth. To finish this table off, put your baking apron on! We had cupcakes made with yellow and black dots to add a sweet taste to our modern look!

Paper Candy:

For this super stylish table featuring bold colors, patterns and centerpieces we wanted to remind the guests the goal of the night… to have fun! We played with them a bit by making them find their own dinner! Menu items were hid in the word jumble for the hungry guests to find. Little yellow golf pencils could not have matched more perfectly! Please see our paper candy section to purchase semi-custom menus similar to these.

Appetizer

Pears With Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

2 pears (such as Bosc or Bartlett), each cored and sliced into 8 wedges
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 ounces blue cheese cut into small pieces
6 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto cut in half lengthwise
1 cup arugula

Directions:
Roll up an arugula leaf, a piece of pear, and a piece of cheese in the prosciutto

Dessert

Mango and Coconut Ring

Ingredients:

canola oil for the gelatin mold
2 ripe mangoes, peeled and pits removed
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coconut cream
3 large egg whites
1/3 cup sugar

Directions:
Lightly oil the inside of a gelatin mold or line a 9-inch spring form pan with plastic wrap. Place the mangoes and lime juice in a food processor and purée until smooth. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream and coconut cream until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to use. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and sugar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the whipped cream until well combined. Spread evenly over the mango purée, cover, and freeze overnight.
Remove from the pan, discarding the plastic wrap, if used. Slice and serve. (Note: Because the eggs in this recipe are not cooked, there is a risk of food-borne illness.) Serves 6

Drink

Honeydew Mojitos with Melon Balls and Mint

Ingredients:

4 limes, juiced (about 1/2 cup), plus more for garnish and rims
Superfine sugar, for rims
1 honeydew melon (about 6 pounds), quartered, peeled, and seeded
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup packed fresh mint, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup medium-bodied golden rum, such as Appleton
3 cups small ice cubes

Directions:

Rub a lime wedge on rims of 8 glasses, then dip rims in superfine sugar.
Cut 3 melon quarters into 1-inch chunks. Puree melon in a food processor until smooth. Strain puree through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, and discard solids. (You should have about 4 cups.) Using a 1-inch melon baller, scoop balls from remaining quarter, and reserve.
Bring granulated sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and add mint. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve, and discard mint leaves. (You should have a scant 1/3 cup syrup.)
Combine melon puree, mint syrup, rum, and lime juice in a pitcher, and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes. Add ice to pitcher, and divide among glasses. Garnish each with melon balls, mint sprigs, and lime wedges, and serve immediately.