Guest Post: {Lilac and Grey}

Let me introduce you to Cara from the lovely blog {Lilac and Grey}.  I have been a follower of her blog since before I started my own and I have to say, she never disappoints!  Her posts are always inspiring and her recipes look so yummy!!  One of my favorite series is Cara's Tuesday Tablescapes!  I love a beautifully decorated table... and her picks are always gorgeous!!  Check out some of her inspirations for Simple Summer Tablescape Ideas below and then check her blog on Tuesday's for even more pretty tabletops!  xxoo, ashley

I was ecstatic when Ashley asked me to guest post about one of my favorite topics - Tablescapes! If you frequently read my blog Lilac and Grey you may know that I dedicate every Tuesday to a series I call "Tuesday Tablescapes." I love to search the web for ideas and inspiration that you can use at home. With summer just around the corner,  I am always looking for ideas to make summer dining al fresco a pleasure. Here  are a few of my favorites...

Elegant Garden Party:

Wouldn't this be the most gorgeous setting to invite all you girlfriends over for a brunch? I love the idea to mix and match chairs. Plus, that vintage camera and suitcase adds so much character to the table (also a great conversation starter!) Serve some fresh sangria and the girls may never want to leave!

Rustic Picnic:

This setting is so simple, yet gorgeous! Sometime you just have to let the landscape and food take center stage. You can find the recipes from this tablescape here.

Vintage Simplicity:

I love the use of vintage plates, mason jars, and vases in this tablescape! I am a BIG believer in mix and matching plates and glasses- it is a simple way to add character and personality. 

Cara Gardner is a New Jersey based Real Estate and Lifestyle Consultant. When she is not with clients she can be found on her blog Lilac and Grey sharing inspirational ideas about interior design, fashion and behind the scenes info about real estate.

{image 1 via: Brandon Kid via Elizabeth Anne Designs | image 2 via: Spicy Green Mango | image 3 Once Wed}