South of France Inspiration – Entertaining en Provence

Get ready to soak up the easy elegance of the South of France without leaving your home. One Kings Lane has partnered with the editors at Martha Stewart Living to turn their September issue’s Provençal-inspired entertaining story into an exclusive get-the-look sale.  Are you read to Entertaining en Provence!

“I love the idea of creating a very casual dining experience as a beautiful, relaxed end to the summer. The produce and ingredients are so incredible at this time they really do the work for you.” —Pilar Guzman, Editor-in-chief,  MARTHA STEWART LIVING

The Sale Details:   Sales on One Kings Lane launch at 8am PT/11 am ET and typically last 72 hours. Quantities are limited – shop early so you won’t miss out!  Entertaining en Provence begins on Tuesday August 14, 2012.

When I think of the South of France… a place I dream of visiting (definitely on the bucket list) I think of white washed walls, carefully picked pieces and everything is so very chic.  I found this lovely photo called Breakfast in Paris and it just sets the tone of what France feels like to me.  How inspiring… I would love to wake up in the morning to this everyday.

{Image Credit:  Making Magique}

To get the feel of the South of France in your own home, there are very simple factors.  One Kings Lane has made it fool-proof by creating and collaborating with the master herself Martha Stewart.  You can easily pick and choose the pieces that appeal to you.

Dinner Party Theme Anyone?

Looking for a great dinner party theme, why not try Entertaining en Provence!  Between the perfect dishware and accessories, it would be an evening no one will forget.  Here are some simple ideas to get your chic get-together started.  Begin with a sideboard.  Here is an elegant example of a French sideboard.  In the perfect blue-grey with a wooden top and brass door knobs.

Dressing it Up

Start with serving a refreshing beverage.  This glassware set includes a jug in a pretty wicker basket.  This is perfect and is an item that is reusable for many occasions.

A toast to the wine glass!  To class it up, use beautiful stemware.  Serve your favorite wine, punch or fancy water with lemons or refreshing cucumbers in beautiful glassware.

And of course, cheese!  Can’t forget the delectable selection of cheeses!  This chalkboard cheese slab is such a fabulous idea!  Dress your sideboard full of cheeses on these adorable slabs.  Write the names of all the delicious cheeses your guests are trying.  Try to incorporate several assorted specialty cheeses that you wouldn’t normally serve along with the favorites, it’s always fun to try something new.  Don’t forget to add french baguettes and crackers that are specifically made for cheese tasting.

The Accessories

Now that you have the food and glassware ready, bring out the accessories.  Accessories your table or sideboard with art, why not!  I found some beautiful and affordable options on Etsy.¸ Find some lovely white vintage frames and add your favorites… here is just a few to whet you appetite.

Hope you have a wonderful entertaining experience.  For recipes and more visit Martha Stewart Living’s website and pick up a copy of their September issue, on newsstands August 14.

Thanks to the fine folk at One Kings Lane for sponsoring this article.

Top featured on home page Image Credit: Paris Photography Street Sign – Provence