From marketing coordinator Megan Lindsey: “This inspiration board just screams an All-American 4th of July celebration. I want to set up a table setting just like this for a summer lunch with my girlfriends! I love everything about it, from the yummy looking watermelon drinks, to the touch of pink added to the traditional red, white and blue theme. MerrimentStyle.com is a great blog! Happy 4th of July weekend, and happy Friday!”(“Inspiration Board: Red, White, Blue and Pink Party!” via Merriment)
From art director Mandy Keener: “I love this lighting!” (“Come on in!” via The Novogratz)
From publisher Kelly Fraiser: “Very charming. Love the open shelves and, of course, the cheerful blue and green color palette.” (“Cottage kitchen makeover” via House of Turquoise)
From account executive Stevi Jackson: “What a fun idea! Even for those of us who aren’t planning a wedding, these bouquets would be great on a vanity with a funky antique mirror. I think I see a visit to AR Peddlers Antique Mall in my future.” (“Brooch bouquet” via Mande & Mr. Wo)
From assistant art director Laura LaRue: “I’m loving chevron too! Those napkins…those plates…those cakes!! Love how it is so simple but can add so much to any setting. Happy Friday!” (“Mad About Chevron” via The Wedding Post of Arkansas)
From editor in chief Diane Carroll: “Love the pictures, love the recipes…puts me in the mood to pretty up the porch this weekend and invite a few friends over for sangria and snacks!” (“Stylish summer entertaining” via Providence Ltd. Interior Design)
From associate editor Paulette Pearson: “My oh my. Talk about combining form with function. What a pretty and functional space. The big table, the art, the well-stocked bookshelves…and that lighting! This is going in my inspiration files, for sure!” (“Mixing FRI pics” via emmas designblogg)
From senior account executive Jennifer Hay: “A lovely find this July 4th weekend! A beautifully bound biography of Christopher Columbus, who discovered the Americas. Find it, and much more, at French Metro in Fayetteville.” (“Back in France…and the shopping begins!” via French Metro)
