winter whites

SADLY, Christmas is over.  You most likely have a lot of left over greenery + pine.  Instead of the next day throw away- reuse it! Here are a few inspirations for repurposing those + adding in winter whites for a whole new look that is winter approved. 

Also, ALWAYS a huge lover of winter whites in my life + wardrobe year round.  I've linked my favorite lifestyle items below..most are on sale now...  Enjoy! 

a few of my favorite things.

1.  TREE HUNTING

Every year the day after thanksgiving it is a tradition to go up to "Santa's Tree's" and grab the more full looking REAL tree, then I go home, blast Christmas music and get to decorating.  This year was extra special because my mom was in town for Thanksgiving + we were able to do it together.  

2.  CHRISTMAS CARDS 

I get way too excited about Christmas cards I will admit it, BUT it's the only way once a year to get a "family photo" + have a reflection of where we were that year for the future.  I keep them as ornaments on the tree as a visual scrapbook.  SO let me love this tradition, it's the little things...

3. MORNINGS AT HOME WITH ARCHIE 

If you haven't noticed yet, I love my dog.  Especially on the cold winter mornings I LOVE drinking my coffee and easing into the morning with him.  Before I have children of my own one day he will stay my current only child.  So... Sorry not sorry.

4.  FESTIVE DECOR + ENTERTAINING 

MIC. DROP. 

Favorite season meet favorite activity.  

5.  OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.  

I LOVE our neighborhood every season because of its charm + history but especially love it around Christmas.  If you drive on any given street in the 12s / Belmont neighborhood you are in for a treat.  I currently am in love with this historical compound of a home on Linden Avenue for their epic wreath...where does one even purchase that? Christmas Goals. 

6.  GIVING GIFTS

I LOVE THE "GIVING SEASON". Friends + family may not always love my gifts but I love giving far more than receiving.  Most importantly I love picking a charity to give to every year and a family who needs things far more than we do.  It is a yearly reminder to think larger than myself + get giving. 

7.  REMEMBERING THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

It's so easy to get caught up in instagram world of things looking perfect 24-7 / the constant "keep up" feeling but this holiday is a way to remind us that life is not about that.  We are not here for that.  It is a reminder to all to keep the faith and remember why we even celebrate Christmas...

John 3:16-17 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."  

Christmas is my absolute favorite season + I am so happy to have this outlet now to share with you my very favorite things.  Lots of love and...

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS 

september love.

MARY CARLISLE + RICKY | 9.22.17

I can happily say I couldn't be more thrilled for my past September bride + groom! Their wedding day was absolutely DREAMY and one to remember.  Besides them being beautiful people inside + out AND all the gorgeousness in... florals, linens, draping, design, personalization, planning, etc. that went into the day...the LOVE in the air by their guests was truly an amazing feeling. PLUS watching Mary Carlisle + Ricky's love unite was why I love what I do.  I believe in true love and feel absolutely blessed to be bringing dream days to life to people who value love and spread it to the world! 

Enjoy the amazing photos below from Austin Gros + a little more detail of design elements all tagged below.  

ALL THE DETAILS 

VENUE | COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME / ROOFTOP + EVENT HALL

FLORALS | ROSEMARY + FINCH

BAND | NUMBER ONE PARTY BAND

OTHER TALENTED MUSICIANS (friends of bride + groom) | CEREMONY: JOHN GURNEY / RECEPTION: ADAM DOLEAC 

PAPER GOODS | SHINE WEDDING

CAKE | DESSERT DESIGNS

DRAPING | VISUAL ELEMENTS

RENTALS + SOFT SEATING | 12TH TABLE

CALLIGRAPHY | CORY COYNE

VIDEOGRAPHY | JUSTIN CLOUGH

THANK YOU to everyone who made this day special for this couple + Mary Carlisle and Ricky for our beautiful planning process together.  We had fun + we got sh*t done, I am so grateful to have been apart of it and love you both! -Molly

#YOUNGANDMARYED

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black friday.

REALLY not into the "black friday" shopping craze...SO instead my "Black Friday" post is brought to you in my pajamas drinking coffee, avoiding traffic + long lines

...The day after Thanksgiving my mind instantly shifts to my favorite holiday, Christmas. This post it's all about my spin on the goodies I found at Target's new line "Hearth + Hand" ...dang it is SO good. I even have tagged items at the bottom that were not in store so I ordered online for our home holiday decor.  ENJOY :)

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? MAKE IT YOURS! | linked below for quick shopping 

 black + white plaid napkins  /  X ornaments / green glassware (also comes in a great gobler size) /  "gift tags" as placecards /  black candlesticks / brass candle holder (similar option) / fur throw

MAD ABOUT PLAID | CLICK TO SHOP >> 1.  pillow 2.  welcome mat 3.  pillows 4.  decorative tree 5.  Christmas notes wall art 6.  green tassel throw   

ENJOY FRIENDS! 'TIS THE SEASON 

a thankful dinner.

Back in September I was asked to throw a lovely engagement dinner party at a beautiful farm west of Nashville.  I feel it perfectly translates to a thanksgiving dinner.   At each place setting there was a handmade leather journal from Forrest Nine shop + pencil in order to give the couple well wishes for their big day.  Just like what you would do on thanksgiving day but instead list out what you are thankful for this year.  

I think being thankful should not be limited to just one day - much like this dinner it should be random nights in September/ whenever you feel like celebrating!  You should never have to limit your graciousness to one day.  Count your blessings everyday.  

EXTRA thankful for this wonderful photographer friend, Austin Gros !

Dinner party goods:

tabletop, leather chairs, mirrored bar, and grey couch | 12th table

catering | the salted table

florals +design (click to see more photos) | molly sohr

 

all about orange

Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is associated with joy, sunshine, and the tropics.  Orange represents enthusiasm, fascination, happiness, creativity, determination, attraction, success, encouragement, and stimulation.

ORANGE IS MY COLOR. 

Lastly, Orange is not just for October...I think it is a year round color that pairs beautifully with many other hues- especially neutrals such as gold + white used here.  But also it pairs well with "in tone" colors like this burgundy/ red combo used in the florals above.  These orange DAHLIAS are some of the most beautiful I have seen in a while. I love this color pop it brings to the all ivory look! 

"HOW I HOST" w/ 12th table

A few weeks back I got to share "how I host" with 12th table.  It was a perfect fall day filled with my favorite things: entertaining outdoors, rich fall colors, a pretty table filled with fresh flowers + the beautiful pieces from 12th table 

CHECK OUT THE POST HERE FROM 12TH TABLE

DETAILS 

12th table: tulum sofa / driggs accent chair / madeline chair

florals + overall design: molly sohr 

millennial pink accents: accent pillows + throw 

BLACK + WHITE DOWNTOWN

When the lovely team of Please be Seated contacted me to do a shoot featuring their new FAB rental items I was THRILLED. If you can't tell by now, I love modern design...and I especially love the timeless pairing of black + white.  This shoot was right up my alley and I am in love with their new pieces. Lele Fain is responsible for all the crisp gorgeous images below!   

BLACK is never going to go out of style. AND these Please Be Seated's black "casper" dining chairs (here) transformed a $12 poly linen into much more of a luxe look.  

For the tabletop: I wanted to keep it clean but also incorporate mixed metals for a contrast.  Copper had it's moment a couple years back and I think it's time to bring it back again- find similar square chargers here .  The beautiful menu cards made in house from The Dotted Line were a perfect touch of feminine against the harsh black napkin! 

a black + white marble couch people... need I say more? 

Finally...

1.  HOW GREAT are these linen less bistro tables.  I love the clean lines + ghost chair pairing for a non fussy look.

 2.  Black panels FTW on their "in the round" bar (here) -1/2 the round pictured.  The panels are interchangeable for any event + creates a unique design / makes a big statement.  

3. I am also obsessed with how this ALL looks in the beautiful space of Country Music Hall of Fame against their legendary windows! 

SEE MORE IMAGES HERE

september minimal

Mid September is always a little bit of an awkward transition.  You start seeing the "pumpkin everything" trend creep in but you're just not quite there yet. 

Below is a recent mock up in my studio for an early September 2018 bride who loves the fall but leans more towards the earthy tones / isn't a big "flower person" + not into the pumpkin theme. 

Rest assured, just because it's September - it doesn't mean you have to go full on fall.  Stay true to what style you love instead of what season it is! 

happy planning - molly

TABLETOP DECOR 

table linen | liz claiborne home 

glasses | here

plates | here

linen napkins | here 

hand dyed ribbon | here

silverware | here

 

GIFTING SEASON.

As a (once) bride the wonderful joy of registering for wedding gifts became an overwhelming task simply because there are SO MANY options.  Now- I am often asked by either friends or clients "what did you register for" ...and to be honest, I had NO idea what I was doing at the time so I will N O T be telling you to register for 500 different scented candles at Bed, Bath and Beyond, I have a few other things that would take priority over those now.

I'd love to help by sharing a few tips + some of my favorite things that are amazing staples... to (hopefully) make this "to do" / gift giving a little easier.

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STICK TO BASICS.  

The most important thing you can gift to others OR register for are the B A S I C S.  Things that you use everyday are far more important than the trendy options you see now but may not be as cute in a year or so.  

Stick to the basics + you won't regret it!

1.  My favorite daily dishes + coffee mugs are here.  

2.  My favorite GOOD knife set

3.  The BEST grip glassware

4.  Lightweight + modern (+affordable) silverware 

5.  New to cooking?... check out my new favorite easy meal cookbook by local Nashvillian "Laura Lee Balanced" here

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MAKE IT EASY.

Make your registry easily accessible to the gracious people giving gifts.  Have 3-4 retail options that link seamlessly to your registry from your wedding website.  This allows people to choose the gift themselves + simplify the giving process.  

My favorite user friendly wedding websites sites are: 

1. SQUARESPACE

2.  THEKNOT

3.  WIX

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OTHER INVESTMENT FAVORITES

1.  breville espresso machine | here 

2.  dyson "pet friendly" vacuum | here

3.  "my mini steamer" - perfect travel size | here 

4.  restoration hardware towels | here 

5.  Liz Claiborne 600 TC sheet set | here 

6.  Raden high tech luggage | here 

7.  Briggs + Riley lifetime warranty luggage | here 

Lastly, enjoy the entire process! Whether you are giving or receiving, don't forget it should be FUN, they are gifts. 

happy shopping, MOLLY

BEACH PLEASE.

The beach is my happy place.  

Happy (almost) Labor Day weekend! I'd love to share with you all one of my favorite places,  EXUMA, BAHAMAS.  It's laid back island vibes + clear blue water make it pretty hard to leave.  Exuma is not only an amazing vacation spot but it would also be the perfect place for a destination getaway OR special event.

Scroll below for more ... scenery love + other destination wedding ideas.

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DESTINATION WEDDINGS + EVENTS  

 I am always a huge advocate for destination weddings.  They're fun, intimate and the ones you love most are surrounding you in a BEAUTIFUL place. It becomes less about "one day" + more about the quality time spent on a trip at a unique location!

Whether you're into classic style, more of a trendy tropical bride, or a lover of color: below are inspirations to entice you to get planning on your destination event!  

CLASSIC ELEGANCE 

THE CEDAR LANE x DESTINATION WEDDING

PALM LEAF LOVE 

FOR THE LOVE OF COLOR 

THE CEDAR LANE x DESTINATION WEDDING

Dreamy destination wedding locations are linked below, some are "all- inclusive" but my biggest piece of advice is to choose a location that fits your style.  

Also, of course, hire outside help if you want extra personalization than the venue provides. When adding the element of travel it's always better to have someone guide you in decisions, read over contracts on your behalf + be your on-site advocate to setup the details / your vision on the day of.  After all ... you'll be a little busy :)  

Interested in planning a long weekend for your nuptials? Let me help! Yes, I travel.  

Click Here. 

SUNDAY SUPPER.

SUNDAY'S ARE MY FAVORITE. 

it's a perfect day to relax, drink good wine, hang out with friends or lay low for the week ahead.  This past Sunday was especially great. We hosted pizza night + my go-getter friend Lara (dietitian/ creator of the Well Fed Guide ) came over, b o o m. synergy.  we decided every month would feature a new recipe + dinner theme to share... starting with this post! 

- DELICIOUS + NUTRITIOUS -

"pizza doesn't have to be covered in guilt, especially when you make your own at home.  Go heavy on the veggies (or fruit in this peach pizza case!) for added fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Go lighter on the cheese and you have a balanced meal:  whole grain crust, fruit and protein from dairy or whatever other animal/ plant based sources you may choose"  - Lara, The Well Fed Guide

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My thoughts: it wouldn't be a dinner party without a pretty table + fresh flowers. I found this gorgeous peachy colored cloth at Pottery Barn to add to the theme.  (know: this is not full size for a 8ft table, this was on a smaller table + usually used as a "throw" over a regular table cloth) I went to our local whole foods for the flowers and just kept the arrangement all white since the print was a bit dramatic. 

Finally, who knew marble coasters made amazing "placecards" ? You can write on them using this pen (usually for wine glasses but it worked perfectly on this).  When you are finished it is easily removed with a little soap + water.   

Thanks for following along - until next month. 

RECIPE FOR PEACH PIZZA

all ingredients found at whole foods: wheat dough | rosemary sprigs | fresh farm peaches | truffle burrata | olive oil | almond pesto | truffle salt |

INSTRUCTIONS 

TIP: buy the FRESH pre made dough at Whole Foods, it makes a huge difference in your crust. | preheat oven to 425 | spray nonstick on your pan | place crust + add olive oil and pesto to the base | add toppings: rosemary, burrata, and peaches | place in oven for 15 min!  are you a meat lover? add proscuitto after the pizza has cooked

SUMMER LOVE AT SYCAMORE FARMS.

hayley + tucker's beautiful summer wedding was held at sycamore farms in arrington, tennessee. | the day was pretty close to perfect but nothing compared to the amount of love present.  it was a joy planning their special day + this couple is as sweet as it seems. (just try to watch their video without tearing up).  

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Hayley from day one said I LOVE SUNFLOWERS so that was it.  the florals, from Knestrick by Design, added a beautiful pop of yellow to all spaces + contrasted perfectly with the grey + white linen scheme chosen from Southern Rentals! 

It was a day to remember + all beautifully captured by Love is a Big Deal.  

See more photos + their video here 

LET'S GO OUTDOORS.

Now that August has arrived we can finally start planning the outdoor hang outs.  Plus- If you haven't made a trip to World Market lately you should add it on your to do list. Here's a little recap of the goodies I found on my last visit to hopefully inspire you to go outdoors .  

I'm ALWAYS drawn to a black + white combo, so naturally when I found these aztec napkins they had to come home with me.  They make such an impact that I decided to leave everything else pretty neutral- then these ratan placemats brought a beachy element that I love so much.  Finally, I found beautiful monstera leaves that added the touch of green to tie it all together!  

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So cheers to you August! I am ready to stay outdoors.