Magnolia Styles

4 Ideas for your Memorial Day Party!

Memorial Day weekend is just around the corner and we'll all be celebrating the official (or un-official if you like to hold out for that summer solstice) start of summer! Here are a couple of ideas to help you prep for an amazing Memorial Day Party!

1. Let the Cocktails Flow!

As everyone knows, it's important be on top of your cocktail game on holidays like Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, St. Patty's Day, Christmas... OK on every holiday. Memorial Day is a great day to whip up a signature cocktail, but allowing guests to make their own cocktails along side a berry bar can also be fun! Remember that since it's the start of summer, keep your cocktails and mixers light and fresh! Beers for the boys are fine, but ladies are getting ready to be in a swimsuit for the next 3 months. Here are a couple Cocktail Recipes I like for Memorial Day...

Blueberry Lemonade (recipe from Damn Delicious)

for my touch on the Blueberry Lemonade, add 1 part vodka!

The Paloma (recipe from Drizzle & Dip)

Strawberry Gin Smash (recipe from the kitchn)

Black & White Living

Feeling inspired by black and white today. Here are a few beautiful rooms and a few affordable black and white pieces to help decorate your home.

sophisticated black and white bedroom (via Houzz)

old world meets new black & white bathroom (via Etxeko Deco)

Black and white luxury (via Design Indulgences)

Feminine chic (via Houzz)

backyard billiards (via Houzz)

contemporary geo workspace (via Houzz)

crisp and clean living (via STYLIZIMO)

Get your own affordable Black & White Decor...

Tripod Black Nickel Table Lamp ($90) | | Black & White Striped Chair ($275) |

Cowhide Rug ($210) | Chevron Pouf ($149) | African Kilim Print Love Seat (GDP 899) |

Pedestal Table ($128) | Treble Clef Trinket Box ($15) | Nantucket Striped Rug ($159)

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Hang, Sit, Relax. Indoor Hammock Inspiration

Nothing says relaxation like a hammock. Check out this inspiration for some instant relaxation in your home.

Living room Nicaraguan Hammock from Cakies. Get a similar style for a great price here or here.

Love these natural hanging chairs from Houzz. Does the pup come with hammock? Get a similar version here.

Love this comfy, cushy hammock styled by Lotta Agaton via Chic Tip.

What a great idea to bring the tree indoors with this natural beachwood hammock. Get the original "Chillout Chair" here.

Mad Men Decor

Sunday night was the Season 7 premier of Mad Men. Two words... Pete Campbell. What a nut! I loved getting to know the new L.A. Pete and would like to thank him for the following gem, "The city's flat and ugly, the air is brown, but I love the vibrations." Great description of L.A.

Anyways, what did you think of Megan's new Hollywood Hills home? It's a far cry from the Draper's mid-century modern apartment in Manhattan, but I kind of liked it for her. Here are a few screenshots in case you missed it.