Galentine’s Day Party Ideas You’ll Obsess Over
This one’s for the girls.
Hosting Tips
Elevate Your Weekend With a Cozy Cafe-Inspired Gathering
Great coffee and even better conversation.
How Small Gatherings Lead to Meaningful Connections
When it comes to gatherings, less is more.
The Art of Hosting: Ariel Kaye’s Tips on Creating a Cozy, Inviting Space
It’s easier than you think.
Everything You Need to Host the Ultimate Christmas Movie Night
Might just be your coziest night of the year.
All Your Summer Entertaining Questions, Answered
You’ve got this.
250 Best “Never Have I Ever” Questions to Heat Up Game Night
Time to dig deep.
A Laid-Back Mother’s Day Brunch—3 Simple, Make-Ahead Recipes for Celebrating
Plus a stunningly simple tablescape.
DIY :: Pressed Flower Gift Wrap
If you caught last week’s round-up of our favorite Mother’s Day presents, you may have a plan for what to give your mom this year… but have you given any thought to how you’ll be wrapping it? After all, gift wrapping is a great way to express creativity and put that extra special touch on […]
Down and Derby with Julia Lake & Brita Olsen
Don’t have a ticket to Churchill Downs this weekend? Never fear — NYC-based party planners Julia Lake and Brita Olsen have stepped in to show us how to host a fantastic Kentucky Derby watching party, no travel necessary. With charming Southern details and a dedicated “gentlemen’s bar” this is one party the boys will love, […]
Entertaining With :: Libbie Summers
I can almost smell the weekend, you guys, and all the food and parties and outdoor revelry that come with it. With soaking-up-the-sun and outdoor entertaining on our minds, we turned to one of the most creative and unconventional hostesses we know: Libbie Summers is the co-creator of the super inspirational Salted and Styled blog, and […]
Artist Spotlight :: Ashley Woodson Bailey Photography
Flowers have such a fleeting beauty; we’re reminded as they wilt of how quickly things fade. Photographer Ashley Woodson Bailey is on a mission to remedy the petal problem, and she’s doing it with her camera. Enter flower photography, an art Ash has been cultivating since she fell in love with les fleurs at age […]
Field Trip :: Spring Cocktails with NO VA
Now that sunshine is well under way, afternoon cocktails on the patio and happy hours by the bar have become routine after long workdays. So when NO VA Kitchen & Bar on Rainey Street offered to teach us the secrets to the refreshing, seasonal cocktails we crave this time of year, we were all in. Our team […]
Happy Easter!
photo by hilda grahnat for kinfolk Here’s wishing you an Easter filled with chocolate, pastels and plenty of hidden eggs! Happy hunting… — team Camille Styles
10 Best :: Spring Floral Arrangements
Spring is in the air! Granted, the weekend forecast in Austin is looking a bit icky, but we’ve got bright, blossoming florals on the brain nonetheless. Whether you’re attending a spring wedding, planning a seasonal dinner party or simply wandering outdoors in search of wildflowers, there’s no better time of year to surround yourself with […]
Morning Meals :: Quinoa Scramble
Easter brunch doesn’t have to be all about hiding eggs this year. Our Spring-y scramble is a perfect light and bright breakfast for the upcoming holiday, and we promise your guests will love it, too. Serve it warm with your favorite brunch beverage (coffee or a cocktail)…sometimes we like both! Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa 3 […]
Spring Lunch Under the Trees
It feels like it was just yesterday that we posted Timothy Corrigan’s out-of-this-world holiday entertaining style at the fabulous Château du Grand-Lucé. Five months later, the temperatures are steadily on the rise in the Loire Valley, and Timothy’s transitioning his parties from dinners by candlelight, to lunch in the garden. We caught up with the interior designer […]
Mother’s Day Brunching for a Cause
A few months ago, I met Christy Turlington and got to hear her own birth story, as well as the story behind the birth of the nonprofit she founded, Every Mother Counts. I was deeply affected by what EMC is doing to make pregnancy and childbirth safe for moms and babies around the world, and knew […]
Bottoms Up :: The Tequila Rose
Some of the best parties and projects we’ve worked on at Camille Styles have been fiestas — we just love this traditional concept for colorful outdoor parties! This year, we wanted to give our favorite theme a new twist with a drink that incorporated tequila, but wasn’t a traditional margarita. With a little help from […]
A Whimsical Fantasy Feast
Alice in Wonderland meets Where the Wild Things Are — this is where inspiration for this kids’ fantasy land feast began. Floral designer Carly Blair of Margot Blair and photographer Carli Kiene of Inked Fingers teamed up to create and capture the whimsical wonderland. “I work a lot in the wedding industry, where the atmosphere […]
10 Best Picnic Baskets
If you haven’t noticed from this week’s posts like Monday’s dreamy spring picnic or Tuesday’s build-your-own tartines, we have a serious thing for picnics! There’s something that feels so festive and special about packing up a smorgasbord of your favorite bites accompanied by a bottle (or bottles) of wine and holding court under your most […]
DIY :: Egg-Holder Place Cards
We’re big proponents of the place card — not only does it save your guests a game of musical chairs, but something about it is the perfect cherry-on-top to any place setting design. Above all, I love when a place card is both functional and decorative (remember these?)… and since Easter is all about setting […]
Bottoms Up :: Lavender Lillet Cocktail
Even if you’re not the one hosting Easter brunch, you could definitely win points for “best guest of the year” by offering to bring a refreshing cocktail that kicks off the festivities. Sure, you could supply OJ and bubbly for mimosas without complaints… or you could really wow ’em by bringing just a few ingredients to whip up these […]
Tuesday Tastings :: Build-Your-Own Tartines
There’s this adorable French bistro in Austin called Blue Dahlia, and I love to meet friends there for a late lunch or a glass of wine to sample a couple of their tartines. Since this month is all about getting outside and soaking up the spring sunshine, we’ve had picnics on the brain: which foods […]
A Beatrix Potter-Inspired Easter Brunch
When Food Network asked us to produce an original take on the classic Easter egg roll, we couldn’t wait to get thumping on this creative assignment. We didn’t have to look further than Phoebe’s nursery to find our inspiration — the illustrated books of Beatrix Potter! With leafy garden centerpieces, carrot-and-ranch snacks and strawberry cupcakes, […]
10 Best Pastel Pieces for Spring
Lavender, periwinkle, mint, blush…you know the shades. Those yummy sorbet colors are oh-so-sweet and seem to be everywhere this time of year. Today’s round-up was first inspired by these obsession-worthy platform sandals, but further research concluded that just about any pastel-colored clothing and accessories are virtually irresistible. Click through for 10 of our favorites, and […]
Morning Meals :: Spring Potato & Egg Bake
I love a one-pot meal for dinner, but I love ’em even more for breakfast. This spring skillet bake is heartier than a standard “hash” and isn’t just a breakfast side…it’s the main event! Not only does it feed up to four guests, but you can serve it oven-to-table without re-plating or fussing over servewear. […]
Bottoms Up :: Sunshine Smoothie
Last week, I returned from the ultimate getaway to Cabo San Lucas with girlfriends and sunshine galore. And let’s be real: I’m still in denial that reality has recommenced. Back in the Camille Styles office, I’m attempting to infuse vacation (or staycation) mode into the air with this fruity sip that takes me back to […]