Thank you very much to Victoria and the rest of the Great Day team for making me feel welcome!

Also, thank you to Pottery Barn at Plaza Frontenac for lending me the goodies!

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I can give you more pointers at one of the decorating classes I teach at Pottery Barn.  Lots of great tips and hands-on advice from me and wonderful associates at the store!

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Some of you may know that I teach decorating classes at Pottery Barn a couple Sunday’s a month.  Luckily, they let me exercise my creativity and pull together some of my own ideas for the class.  Here’s a simple centerpiece idea I created using flameless candles, recycled glass candleholders and succulents.  It turned out very organic and natural if I may say so myself

outdoor centerpiece i created at pottery barn

One of the reasons this works is it is very neutral and would fit in with almost any decor or color scheme.  Another tip is to let one thing “shine” through in your design.  In this case, it is the candles.  When entertaining, especially at night, lighting can make or break your dinner party.  Too much and it doesn’t feel intimate, too little and it is hard to see your guests!  One of the things I love about flameless candles is their ability to flicker and “dance” like natural candlelight without the hazards.  Bonus: most flameless candles have a timer built-in.  Which means if you want your candles to come on every night at 5:00 and turn off at 10:00, you can make it happen!

Hope this idea sparks your creativity, too.  I would love to help with your decorating challenges!  Please email me with ideas or spaces you would like me to address.

Thanks & Happy Decorating!

I am also loving the chevron pattern trend which is of course the rug I am slowly saving my pennies to afford at West Elm (see below).

Well, I have just discovered a few other fun black & white pieces to covet…Let me know if you like them, too!

how fabulous will this look in my living room? Zig Zag Rug from West Elm

seriously adorable!! Dottie Chair from PB Teen

LOVE IT!!! Libery of London for Target - Melamine Platter

Durable & Fabulous - West Elm's Melamine Outdoor Dinnerware

Just ordered it, can't wait to wear it all the time! Black Dot Jet Set Tote from PB Teen

Who doesn't need this timeless addition to your jewelry collection? Bloom Flower Ring - Stella & Dot

Show off family photos in style & for super cheap! Liberty of London for Target

Don't forget the tray! Jungle Flower Tray from West Elm

Here are a few that caught my eye.  Fun colors, unique shapes, hardworking pieces for your outdoor oasis!

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West Elm

Brown Jordan

Janus et Cie

Brown Jordan

Brown Jordan

Pottery Barn

Pottery Barn

Here are a few great options at very reasonable prices!  Click on each image to visit the websites!

Atom Designs - Goldfinch Pillow

West Elm - Sunshine Ikat Outdoor Pillow

Pottery Barn - Coral Pillow

West Elm - Shells Pillow