A couple weeks ago I threw an intimate holiday dinner party in San Francisco for family and friends – and naturally, I went all out! I offered to let  One Kings Lane stop by and get the inside scoop on some of my entertaining secrets. They snapped some pictures and to my delight did a whole feature on their blog, Live Love Home, about the tablescape I created. We discussed everything from the malachite table runners to the menus which doubled as place cards.  Read more about design concepts, inspirations and sources here.

When it comes to  holiday decorating – more is more!  Creating a layered table adds interest and intrigue.

This gorgeous malachite fabric was the inspiration for the table design. It also pairs perfectly with rich gold accents.

I love the idea of having the menus double as place cards for each of my guests.

Head over to One Kings Lane to see the whole feature, including my top 3 hostess tips!