Addison ross lacquer scalloped placemats

I wanted to share a few of my favorite tablescapes Molly and I have been up to this Holiday season!  Each one is so fun and festive.    Over the last two years almost Molly and I have been enjoying this project of ours.  I’m excited to see where it will take us in the next year, but I can’t help but look back and be so proud of some beauty we’ve created and put out into the world.  We always hope we inspire you to be creative with what you have, and make everyone at your table feel special.  Growing up I really felt that with my mother always elevating a Tuesday night dinner or when she went all out for a birthday dinner.

Here are a few tips on hostessing I’ve learned from watching our mom:

•  My mom would often say “it’s about them” – your guest of honor.  Think about their favorite things, foods, drinks- and play off of that.
• My mom always offers anyone something to drink or a snack right off the bat.  Whether they are coming to fix the dryer or staying for dinner.
• placecards I think put people at ease!  Most people like knowing where they’ll sit.
• Be creative with what you have.  My mom is pretty resourceful, and sometimes it’s amazing to see how she reimagines her things.
• Go out in your yard and clip some greenery or flowers.  My mom is and was always doing this, and her centerpieces still have such a fun (read: not store bought!) look.
• Candlelight always and forever.  Never underestimate the mood candlelight turns a table into.  Creates such a cozy feel, instantly.