cinco de mayo

O, me oh my-o!  Cinco de Mayo might be my favorite of all the holidays and it may be the year's best excuse to decorate, dress and dine (channel Frida Kahlo).

available at the paris market:  woven + embroidered table linens
model:  jamie bourgeois

For the last decade, we've enthusiastically gathered with our neighbors to celebrate spring, take family photographs and eat extra helpings of guacamole and pico de gallo.

photo by christine hall photography

With magnolia blooms in the trees and closets stocked from decades of travel and collecting, costumes and decor come organically with the only real plan including repeating the tradition in 365 days.

available at the paris market:  fauna shed + mounts

Blogging this week for The Paris Market, artist and collaborative designer katherine sandoz makes abstract paintings, fiber arts, illustration, portraits and collaborative works of art in a barn behind her home in Savannah, Georgia. The flora and fauna of the low-country serve as fodder for her imagery. She's never a met a holiday that doesn't call for at least un poco de Frida!

Tablescapes: A Woodland Thanksgiving Table

The Party: After the Hunt, Thanksgiving Dinner

The People: Your closest Family and Friends, enjoying a well earned feast after the annual Thanksgiving Day Quail Hunt

The Inspiration: Warm Fall Jewel Hues with Woodsy Details and Glamour Undertones

A Collection of Cloches make for an unforgettable centerpiece. Each dome holds a world of its own. In  creating this look we paired paper mache mushrooms, dried moss, and wax tapers.

We just love these unique butter spreaders with squirrel shaped handles!

* A signature printed vintage plate can make for a great accent piece *

Try adding a bold bowl to your place setting. This hand-dipped gold bowl is the perfect conversation starter for any get together!

Dust off that heirloom silverware and mismatch pieces to create whimsical and sentimental addition to your place setting. 

Forget those typical paper pressed coasters and go for the natural approach with a coaster made out of Birch Logs!

These Taper Holders are a must have accessory for fall!

The brass holder has a spike on the end that can stick into any organic surface. Here we stuck our tapers into dried fungus pieces. Try using gourds or pumpkins for your next fall festivity!