I’m looking for designers, hosting/etiquette experts and chefs to provide commentary on 7 dinner party themes. This includes styling tips and ideas for re-creating the themes, such as tableware and glassware, centerpieces, food suggestions, and even music. The themes are as follows:
1. 70s retro – e.g nostalgic decor and table lighting, ‘70s cocktail party-inspired dishes
2. Murder mystery/a touch of Gothic – dramatic colors and lighting
3. Regency glamor – Downton Abbey-inspired decor with elegant crockery and silverware
4. New England charm – coastal style with striped linens/blue and white tableware etc
5. Harvest/farm-to-table – seasonal produce and flowers
6. Bringing the outdoors in – e.g herb pots on tables, green glassware, botanical print linens
7. Southern comforts – one-pot oven-to-table dishes
Alongside expert quotes, I’m also looking for high resolution, styled images to demonstrate each theme. Please send images direct by email. Thank you!
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