Elephants + Glitter-Dipped Lemons? That’s right! And if you think this combo may seem a bit MAD, well fantastic… because that’s kind of the point. ;)

You see, when MADHOUSE by Michael Aram asked me to dream up 4 tablescapes inspired by their new tableware collections, I went especially crazy for Lemonwood. High contrast colors, bold graphics, and a hint of metallic gold… everything about the Lemonwood collection makes a statement, and for me it said: “Bring on the SUNSHINE and {grown up} lemonade! And do it with a bit of retro-mod flair while you’re at it.” The paper Lemonwood items weren’t available at the time of my shoot, but just imagine all the outdoor fun you could have with these beauties too:

Wouldn’t this look be fabulous for an outside-the-box summer dinner party or wedding shower? Whatever the occasion may be, I just love the idea of surprising guests with unexpected details – like mini elephants bearing sparkly gifts, for example!

BRINGING SOMETHING NEW TO THE TABLE

And speaking of unexpected… if you haven’t heard of MADHOUSE before, that’s probably because they are BRAND NEW. In fact, HWTM is the very first place you’ll see this line of upscale melamine, fine paper tableware, and Tritan™ drinkware in action! And as someone that’s seen their fair share of entertaining products, I can say with complete confidence that the product quality is amazing.

I’ll be sharing 4 totally different MADHOUSE inspired tablescapes with you this week (2 today + 2 tomorrow) – followed by a fun Pinterest contest opportunity coming Thursday that involves your own creative spin + the chance to fill your table with well over $500 worth of your favorite MADHOUSE products. So feel free to start dreaming about what statements your dream table would make! But before you do that… scroll down to check out all of my own Lemonwood inspired table details, followed by a yummy Champagne Lemonade Recipe + links to download the matching party printables for free!

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CREATIVE HIGHLIGHTS

– Yellow hydrangea displayed in a bow tie embellished vase lined with fresh lemon slices
– Sunny yellow tablecloth + gold/white chevron paper table runner + scattered lemons
– Gold toy elephants “carrying” gold glitter dipped lemons displayed on Lemonwood Dinner Plates
– Modern white elephant statue decked out with a felt & ribbon bow tie
– Lemonwood Appetizer/Dessert Plate displayed in gold dusted grapewood
– Champagne Lemonade served in Clear Melon Tritan™ Goblets
– Printable party flags on metallic gold striped straws
– Printable “Bring on the Sunshine & Lemonade” Party Sign
– DIY metallic gold tissue tassel garland strung in the background

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CHAMPAGNE LEMONADE Recipe

Ingredients:
3 cups water
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 (750 ml) bottle champagne or sparkling wine
lemon slices for garnish

Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved (approximately 1 minute). Turn off heat and allow the sugar syrup to cool.

2. In a pitcher, combine cooled syrup with lemon juice and remaining 2 cups of water. Mix well. Pour into stemware and garnish with a lemon slice. CHEERS!

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DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLES

This tablescape includes a free printable 4×6 “Bring on the Sunshine and Lemonade” Sign + “Drink Me” Party Flags. Click below to download and enjoy!

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