Aren't I the luckiest girl that I get to post here on my 30th birthday! In honor of this big milestone I wanted to focus on entertaining at home for a birthday, or any type of party. The key to getting it right are small details that make a big impact.
Below you will find some amazingly inspiring images from Style Me Pretty and some great tips for throwing a super chic party at home.
Inspiration for birthday entertaining at home.
The focal point for this effortlessly chic dinner party is the elegant chandelier. With a feature like this, keeping the table simple and understated makes the chandelier shine that much more.
If you don't have a showstopper chandelier in your home, try hanging a cluster of paper lanterns to add volume and drama above your table.
Colorful entertaining ideas for the home.
If color is your thing, don't be afraid to have a color explosion for your birthday dinner party. Mixing bold blooms and accents gives off a fun, laid back vibe, perfect for an outdoor soiree.
If you are having a party that will transition to nighttime, then make sure to have stylish candle holders on the table to add glowing light as the sun goes down.
Try mixed seating to add interest to your dining furnishings.
A gorgeous and intimate dinner party like the one above includes a few tricks. First, the addition of acrylic ghost chairs takes this otherwise sweet and rustic setting to a modern, fun level.
Secondly, you can keep your flowers clustered in monochromatic groupings as a stylish and modern way to add color without being too eclectic, if that's not what you're going for with mixed seating.
Glassware is key to gorgeous entertaining at home.
Taking the time to select beautiful glassware, or collect vintage glassware, can make any party stylish and fun. I love keeping it all clear, but feel free to take the collection to another level - there are beautiful glasses in a wide variety of colors.
You and your guests will feel special drinking from beautiful glasses for any celebration.
Great cakes are key to successful birthday entertaining at home.
Last but certainly not least, a perfect cake makes the best party. This cake is incredibly simple but oh so chic. If you are more skilled than I am you can make a more formal cake, then adorn it with flowers from your own backyard.
Fresh blooms add a perfectly feminine and whimsical touch to any type of cake, formal or casual, and it will cap off your special night.
Image ccredits: Style Me Pretty Living