Modern Romance: It’s a fresh look you’ll love. Execute it successfully, and your table will never be monotonously minimalist or tiresomely traditional again.
The most important rule to successfully style a memorable tabletop, according to Rachael Affleck Mayo—principal of Rachael Ellen Events, is to determine your look and use it...
Once a word everyone preferred not to pronounce, charcuterie (shahr-koo-tuh–ree) has become a staple on Utah menus, always in the form of a charcuterie board. Some restaurants, to free their diners from the anxiety of saying a difficult-looking French word out loud, just call it a meat-and-cheese board, and...
The most important rule to successfully style a memorable tabletop, according to Rachael Affleck Mayo—principal of Rachael Ellen Events, is to determine your look and use it to guide every choice you make. For a decidedly modern-meets-romantic design, Mayo begins with the flowers, which she uses to establish the...
Feature Image: Phillip Grubisa at Beltex
Most of us know it as a restaurant staple enjoyed with cocktails, but as any hostess worth her salt will tell you, charcuterie is an impressive, easy-to-prepare addition to any at-home celebration. But if you're in a pinch, and need something quick and easy,...
Event designer Megan Chytraus stages a spirited celebration where vivid colors and festive details are the life of the party.
Summer is the perfect time to pile on color and character.
1. Striped and floral napkins
 $10 each, Williams Sonoma, SLC.
2. Succulent in wood box
$22, Cactus & Tropicals, SLC
3. Turquoise plastic margarita glass
$13, Williams...
Event designer Megan Chytraus of Perfect Statement proves a sensational summer party doesn’t have to be about intense planning or deep-pocket spending. Instead, she suggests creating a simple and fun theme and then piling on some scene-setting tricks. Here, she stages a vibrant fiesta and shares ideas so you...
Tip:Â Sure they're stunning, but the assorted patterns on these tumblers also help guests keep track of their drinks.
We know you're picky about your summer drinks, so why pour into plastic? These crystal tumblers by Salviati make a strong case for treating yourself to the good stuff — glasses that...
Displayed on your table or stacked on your shelves, decorating books say a lot about your personal style, interests and love for home and garden. Here are our editor's picks of a few inspiring titles we discovered around town.
1. Secret Gardens by Alain Le Toquin
“The creation of a garden...
Photos by Jessica White
Spring Party Tabletop Tips from Amanda Schelin
Details make the difference when setting a table for a spring party scene, Amanda Schelin, owner of Branches Floral, offers ideas and take-note advice.
1. Buy cut daffodils a day or two prior to your spring party to allow closed flowers...
Serene, natural and delightfully chic. This Scandinavian-inspired setting embraces a less-is-more aesthetic that’s infused with the right amount of color and shine to warm a wintertime party.