Entertaining

Sometimes the simplest treatments can be extraordinary. Increase the festive factor of holiday florals by accessorizing with these napkin rings.

Table Topping

Orchid Dynasty’s Shelly Lewis makes a living turning flowers into floral art. When it comes to creating centerpieces for her clients, she relies on color, form, texture, and repetition to create aesthetic “tension” and interest.
A centerpiece can make or break a holiday table. That’s a lot for pressure for these festive florals—and for those who create them. But don’t stress. These 6, easy-to-make centerpieces are guaranteed to be the tops on your table this season.
The secret to cocktail bliss is the container.

A Lofty Affair

Rather than hosting at home, Sara and Brett Toliver throw a fall dinner party at The Urban Studio, Ogden’s newest hot spot on Historic 
25th Street.
Centerpiece? Pfft. Event designer Chris Lavoie suggest a surprising tablescape instead.
Once relegated to garden parties and summer soirees, wine spritzers are now a favorite.
Pumpkin spice lattes, watch out. You may be the darling of fall’s arrival, but for those of us (me) who pass on your caffeinated froth, your much-anticipated arrival rolls out the red carpet for other menu items filled to the brim with autumn flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and clove.
Tracey Thompson of Vine Lore, a local brokerage specializing in boutique wines and craft spirits, recommends refreshing wines for end of summer sipping.

DAHLIAS FOR DAYS

Right about now dahlias are strutting their stuff in Utah’s most striking gardens.