Though usually relegated to kids’ parties or cutesy showers, I’m loving the current trend of using streamers in surprisingly chic ways to add bright, whimsical appeal to event decor. This bar setup from Martha Stewart, adorned with shimmering cutout circles, would be perfect for a stylish New Years Eve bash. And how sophisticated is this curtain of streamers used as a backdrop to a shabby chic dinner party? (via Design Sponge)
An important element of decorating with streamers is scale: The paper balls on the left are oversized enough to pack a major punch; layers and layers of streamers on the right create a dramatic effect by sheer volume. Via Martha Stewart Weddings.
In contrast, these paper flowers are beautiful and sparse, dangling delicately overhead in a rainbow of muted hues.
The designer, Ashley, created these handmade garlands for her own wedding and got such a great response, she’s now selling them from her Etsy shop dolciodille.
These garlands are “sweet, simple, & oh so fun.” I’d use them to add a bit of homespun charm to a party, draped above a birthday cake as a crowning touch. Check out the entire delightful line of Frazier & Wing Garlands.
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