What's Trendy Wednesday: Summer Party

Welcome to my first edition of What's Trendy Wednesday!  It's kind of funny that I'm picking "Trendy" to write about each week because, for the most part, I am a traditionally classic kind of girl and am always a little cautious in the trends that I try.  I believe that every woman should have a classic trench, a LBD, a pair of classic black trousers and/or classic black skirt, a white blouse, a pair of black heels, and of course a strand of pearls in her wardrobe.  I have the same philosophy about "dressing" your home---purchase great quality neutrals in those big ticket pieces (couch, dining furniture, bedroom furniture, etc. ).  Accessorize with the trends!  I am not bold enough to purchase a zebra chaise (although often, I wish I could be a little crazy like that!) , but a zebra pillow.  Why not?  Through this series, I hope to run down the trends and become a little more adventurous in my own home!

I'm getting ready for a PartyLite Candle Party for my friend Sarah.  I can't wait!  It will be a great time to reconnect with college friends!  When I'm planning a party, I like to start with a color scheme.  LOVE LOVE LOVE that color is such a focus right now!  Often, I find a piece of fabric or ribbon that I build my party around.  This time, I find my inspiration in the oh-so-trendy feathers!  Feathers are everywhere---even in hair (which I have not been bold enough to try)!  But party and tablescapes...let's do it! Some of my favorites I've spotted were at my local HobLob.                                                           

                                                           

                                                           

How much fun to build a summer party around these colors?  Turquoise and lime green---those colors scream summer and fun!!!

Invitation Duck offers these super cute invites!  Love both of these!!!!



                         

Ombre fabrics are totally hot right now.  I saw this fabric from Mood fabrics.  Ties for chairs?

                                     

Love the utensils wrapped in the turquoise napkin with raffia wrapped around and the shell attached.  Too cute!!!  I also love the melamine plates!     

                                                     

I think an arrangement in a tall clear vase with sand and shells in the bottom and little green mums would be so cute!!  The peacock feather might be a bit much...but the colors picked up in a ribbon around the vase would be presh!
                                        

Menu:  maybe this shrimp and feta cobb salad and some pimento cheese???

                                   

Or these BLT wraps???  A dear friend makes these and they are soooooooo good!!  Steph---who stole your recipe???  It's all over Pinterest?!?!


                                                


This Peach Tea Punch looks delish....

                                                

as does this Pineapple Sangria!

                                                

I can't wait to see how it all turns out!   Have you thrown a party with turquoise and lime?  I'd love any ideas you have to share!!!