Oh dear! Down the rabbit hole I fell! Next up today is the beautiful Herriott Grace shop that I also found via Shanna Murray whom I blogged about earlier and Michael Graydon, the photographer that I highlighted moments ago. It's amazing how the internet works - one link, then another and whoosh! we're off to the inspirational drop also known as the great rabbit hole of amazingness. :) Have you heard of Herriott Grace? Oh my gawd, this woman is super duper talented - squared. She not only has a gorgeous web shop under the same name, but her styling and photography is crazy pretty and her blog, Forty-Sixth At Grace, is incredible. {drool, gush, gush.} She also works with Michael Graydon from time to time who photographs her products for her shop. Here is a mini glimpse of what you can find in Herriott's world... Some of it is for sale too!

I appreciate the balance and simplicity in her homewares collection. It's quite serene and natural as I'm sure you'd agree. I like the focus being on pairing food with a gorgeous plate or dashing pedestal and then, something simple like a spoon or natural linen napkin as the finishing touch. Nothing crazy expensive or that would take hours to set up for guests - the focus is on preparing something yummy because even the best dressed table doesn't matter if the food is rubbish! This reminds me of the more European way of entertaining as they are not nearly as invested in overly fancy presentations as we Americans can be with our done up bashes. A few candles, a serving platter, breaking open a large crusty bread, a modest assortment of cheese and a simple bowl of marinated olives along with some red wine... It doesn't always need to be complicated, does it? But you do need something pretty to place these things on which is why Herriott Grace is the woman to go to.

(images: herriott grace and michael graydon)