The Stripe

A Southern Inspired Holiday Dinner Party.

What a night! On Sunday night, in collaboration with West Elm, I had 5 of my closest blogger girlfriends over (Mary, Taylor, Blair, Meghan, + my friend Alex who works at The Daily Front Row). We had the absolute best time. I ordered in Southern food from my FAVORITE, Pies & Thighs… and we had quite a bit of wine. The perfect break to what has been a crazy holiday season!

But what I was particularly proud of was the set up. Oh my goodness… it was just so perfect and so “me!” Prior to the party, I visited West Elm’s DUMBO store for a meeting with their Design Crew. I met with Lourdes Wright, who sat down with me and chatted about my aesthetic and goals for the party. I explained to her how much I love pink, green, and gold… and we built out a table scape from there. I could not be happier with how it all turned out… and she was just so helpful with everything! I’ve linked everything I chose at the bottom of the post… I really couldn’t be happier with any of it.

Outfit Details: J.Crew Tippi Leopard Sweater (similar) // J.Crew Sequin Skirt (similar) // Tassel Earrings (from this post)

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Updated 12.14.17: This giveaway is now closed! Congrats to Ashlee Hightower!

West Elm was so generous and put together the most incredible gifts for everyone who attended. It included their (amazing) AWAY international carry-on, a Sonos speaker, their (sold out) acrylic Jenga set, a cozy throw, and so so much more.

I posted the suitcase to instagram stories and you guys went wild for it, so I asked their amazing PR team if they migggght have one extra to spare for a lucky reader, and they did! You can enter via the little Viralsweep Widget at the bottom of the post – good luck!!!

 Giveaway is now closed! Congrats to the winner, Ashlee Hightower! Enter the giveaway below. By entering you will be signed up for my email list. Earn extra entries by following myself and West Elm on Instagram. Get even more entries by sharing with friends! So sorry but unfortunately this is US ONLY – as West Elm is mailing out the prize and it is so heavy! 

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  1. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog:

    What a beautiful set up, a unique theme for a party! ❤️

    Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
    http://charmainenyw.com

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks so much Charmaine! Hope you are having a great week!!

      12.6.17 Reply
  2. Emily:

    Love the cute video! Also, those chairs are beautiful. 🙂
    xo,
    Em
    http://www.organicallyemily.com

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks, Em!!!

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  3. sydnee:

    Beautiful! It cracked me up how everyone’s taking pictures, lol.

    Design by Sydnee | A Lifestyle Blog

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Haha bloggers!

      Phones were put away after we took all the photos though 😉

      12.6.17 Reply
  4. Jenn Lake:

    So fun! That tablescape is GORGEOUS!!!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much Jenn! Had the best time putting it all together!

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  5. Wendy:

    looks like so much fun!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you Wendy!!! x

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  6. Dana:

    SUCH a great giveaway! Looked like such a fun night!

    Pink Champagne Problems

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks, Dana! Hope you’re having a good week!!! xx

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  7. Lisa Mccloud:

    Absolutely beautiful

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much, Lisa!! xx

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  8. Sandra:

    This is just lovely!!! As a Midwestern girl, the allure of effortless Southern entertaining has always grabbed my attention. This looked just lovely!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks Sandra!! xx

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  9. Jill H:

    It really looked like a wonderful time! Your table scape is lovely.

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks so much, Jill! xo

      12.6.17 Reply
  10. Krystal // The Krystal Diaries:

    What a gorgeous party decor! Get togethers this time of year are always so much fun.

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks so much, Krystal! I totally agree re: get togethers this time of year!!!

      12.6.17 Reply
  11. Kimberly:

    Looks like such a fun party! You have impeccable taste!
    And the giveaway is A-MAZING!!! Fingers crossed for the win!!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much! We had a great time! Best of luck!!!

      12.6.17 Reply
  12. Stacey Wiesenthal:

    OMG Love west elm! So envious! Would love to win this!!!!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Best of luck!!!

      12.6.17 Reply
  13. Martha:

    Hi!

    Where is your dining room table from?

    Thank you!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      It’s West Elm but it’s sold out!
      I linked to it at the bottom of the post.

      12.6.17 Reply
  14. Monika:

    Looks like you had a blast! But how could you not with such an absolutely beautiful table!

    Happy Holidays!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Exactly! Happy holidays, Monika!

      12.6.17 Reply
  15. Cory:

    This giveaway is amazing, but I think I would trade everything in that West Elm x Away suitcase for that bowl of mac n cheese! 🙂

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      HAHA – it was so so good!!!

      12.6.17 Reply
  16. Taylor:

    Love that video and all of that food!!! This giveaway is so awesome! Thank you Grace for doing it!!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you, Taylor! xx

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  17. Cy:

    Grace this is gorgeous! Crossing my fingers, that bronze suitcase, love! A couple years ago I did my holiday party in the same colors. It’s so warm and pretty and unexpected. I love West elm too. Your apartment looks so nice. Jealous of your huge dining table and that’s about the best gift bag ever. Pretty you, pretty place.

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks so much Cy! Best of luck!!!

      12.6.17 Reply
  18. Sheri Newell Anderson:

    What a wonderful and festive dinner-party and everything looks magical including the food, thanks for the fun giveaway!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you! Good luck!!

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  19. Maureen Moreira:

    Fingers Cross!!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Good luck! x

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  20. adrianna taeschler:

    Beautiful night!! I wish my apartment looked like this – so stunning! Looks like you guys had a blast. What a fun holiday night with friends. And omg this giveaway! SO insane!! What do I have to do to win?!?!?! It’s everything I dream of..a bronze suitcase. Anyone who knows me will tell you that was made for me lol

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much Adrianna! xx

      12.6.17 Reply
  21. Amy L.:

    Have that sweater and love how you paured it with the sequined skirt. Thanks for the idea and the giveaway!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Aw thank you! xx

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  22. Loren:

    Love these suitcases!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      They are the best!

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  23. Emily:

    Beautiful! #lifegoals

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    • grace at the stripe:

      thank you! x

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  24. Sarah:

    What a beautiful party! No detail was left behind.

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    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks Sarah! This was really fun to work on!

      12.7.17 Reply
  25. Emma:

    So lovely! Thank you for sharing all your ideas with us 🙂

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks Emma! x

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  26. Janice stern:

    What a fun night! I’m checking out the blogs of a couple girls I don’t follow. Thank you!

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much, Janice!!!!

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  27. Pat Schwab:

    Grace, Your new place looks amazing all decorated and so roomy. It looks like you had a fantastic party.

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thanks so much, Pat!!!

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  28. Eny:

    Everything looks absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for the giveaway ❤️❤️

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much! Good luck!!

      12.7.17 Reply
  29. Cindy A.:

    Thank you so much for the giveaway. Your party looks so fun! I always love a good get together. 😉

    12.6.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Me too! Best of luck with the giveaway! xo

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  30. Brooke Elmer:

    I’m obsessed with that gorgeous gold Away suitcase! I’ve had my eye on an Away suitcase for some time but this gold color is . Thanks for hosting the giveaway! Love your style, so cute and classy!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      It’s so pretty! Best of luck!!!

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  31. Casi Selph:

    Looks like you girls had so MUCH FUN!! Everything looks beautiful and the food looks YUMMY!!

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    • grace at the stripe:

      It was a great little night!!!!

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  32. Hannah Stastny:

    WOW! Absolutely stunning, Grace! The holiday season is so fun! This post makes me so excited for future parties. Happy holidays!

    12.7.17 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Thank you so much Hannah!!!

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  33. Mary Ann McElhatton:

    Wow, it was worth the hunt for the entry blank, you girls have a great time

    12.8.17 Reply
  34. Theresa Harris:

    Sounds awe and I could uuse some good times and get out of town for a few days. This would would be special.

    12.11.17 Reply
  35. Laura Chance:

    Entered! So great. Fingers crossed for a win.

    12.11.17 Reply
  36. Veronica:

    Wow everything looks so incredible! and everything looks so yummy!

    12.12.17 Reply
  37. Melissa Gill:

    LOVE TO SEE YOUR FINDS!

    12.22.17 Reply