Feather + Oak :: prop styling & specialty rentals

24/05/2019

Mary Love always bringing the beauty with our vintage brass candlestick collection in varying heights. We have 150+ available for rent. Email if you have need!

24/05/2019

24/09/2018

The last of my monarchs are emerging for their grand flight and the migratory geese are heralding their leave with a chorus of honking calls. Each evening when the geese fly over at sunset to rest at a neighbor's pond, I can't help but get a little choked up at their leaving. But the sadness I feel at their leaving equals the joy I feel at their arrival in spring. So farewell for now, sweet creatures. I'll be listening and watching for your return next year. xo
c.2018
styling: me
florals: .occasions
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22/09/2018

It’s the autumnal equinox so I can officially say, Happy Fall, y’all! Well, technically not until 8:54pm but I’m calling it anyway! ☺️ And now I want to go buy all the pumpkins! 🍁🍂

20/09/2018

Blue + white china forever making me smile.
c.2018
food + prop styling: me
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13/09/2018

Bring me all the beautiful prints, gorgeous florals, and delicious seating.
c.2016
styling: me
florals + creative direction: .occasions
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12/09/2018

Waning summer always makes me yearn for all the blue hues. It's the perfect transition color to all of autumn's warm tones. And as summer melts into fall, a mixed berry pavlova in those yummy blues is a light + lovely farewell dessert.
c.2018
food + prop styling: me
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18/07/2018

Anyone else eating all the summer vegetables?? Grilled corn, sautéed zucchini and squash, roasted cauliflower! But, my favorites by far, PEACHES + TOMATOES. It's the best time of year for food! As I write this I'm watching a hummingbird at a yellow native honeysuckle on our deck. Gah, I love summer!!! Summer tablescape from a video shoot for + + .
c.2018
prop styling: me
food styling: .alberto_styling
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13/07/2018

It's a good day for a beautiful bundt cake with loads of fresh strawberries + strawberry sauce! 🍓How are you going to spend your weekend?
c.2018
food + prop styling: me
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09/07/2018

Bring me all the salads. What are your favorites? I love new ideas! Our personal fave is a bed of greens topped with heirloom tomatoes, peaches, blue cheese crumbles, and a grapefruit white balsamic vinaigrette.
c.2015
prop styling: me
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05/07/2018

Cheers to a Happy Fourth evening! Be safe y'all and bring those pets indoors!
c.2015
styling: me
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04/07/2018

Entertaining tip: I always wrap a linen napkin around my pitchers to catch any drips; especially in the summer when they sweat in the heat. It's practical and cute. Washi tape flags + paper straws add easy and festive flair to drink containers like these clear cut crystal cups from Chinet (and they're a #6 plastic so also recyclable). Hope everyone is staying hydrated today! For and .
c.2018
prop styling: me
food styling: .alberto_styling
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03/07/2018

Bourbon + games. There's a fun way to spend the fourth. When I was a kid, we would often go to my grandparent's house for the fourth and I remember them always playing horse shoes. Any southerners out there old enough to remember that game? I never knew how to play as it grew out of fashion but I think on it every summer. Especially around the fourth.
c. 2017
props + styling: me
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03/07/2018

Even though strawberry season is May + June, it somehow isn't the fourth without a strawberry dessert on the table. Anyone else feel the same? I'm not really a fan of the traditional biscuit style shortcake so instead I baked vanilla mini bundts and split them in half. A couple hefty dollops of fresh whipped cream + macerated berries and you have a tasty, summery dessert. Super simple and super cute. What's your favorite summertime dessert treat? Link in profile if you need a recipe guide!
c.2018
prop + food styling: me
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08/06/2018

It’s a beauty of a day to be outside in a creek, by a pool, or on a lake. Too much heavy hearted stuff this week so I’m going to spend it outside in my personal church. 💛
c.2017
styling: me
florals: .occasions
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05/06/2018

I do love a a good southern summer evening tablescape.
c.2017
prop styling + props: me
florals: .occasions
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31/05/2018

Prop styling for Chinet part two, Summer Party edition. My personal favorite. Food styling by my favorite food styling queen, Amanda Alberto. 😊

Courtney Whitmore of Pizzazzerie shares how she planned a playful and classic summer party with the help Chinet® Classic White™.

30/05/2018

Prop styling for Chinet back in February, Spring Brunch edition. Food styling by my favorite, Amanda Alberto. 😊

04/04/2018

d r i n k | Large batch cocktails in a pink girly hue. 🥂 Serve it in a dressed up punch bowl and make it the centerpiece of a cocktail garnish spread at your next shindig. (Yup I have the punch bowls if you are in need!) Got a fave large batch cocktail? I’m partial to any combination of bubbly • St Germain • grapefruit as well as any and all sangrias. All of ‘em. 🍹
c.2017
styling: me
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punch bowl wreath: .occasions

03/04/2018

u n c o n v e n t i o n a l | Who loves a dose of it for weddings and how did/do you incorporate it? A traditional silhouette dress with nontraditional sleeves? A gradient bouquet + voluminous ribbon sash in a shocking tone? Maybe your ceremony incorporated a bit of the unexpected?
However you do it, make it you and don't be shy about it. Much like these colors aren't being shy about speaking their truth.
c.2018
styling: me
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02/04/2018

Few things are as delightful as beautiful trays piled high with delicious doughnuts. File this under “wish I had right now”. Hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend. Did you eat too much pie (or cake)? I definitely ate too much pie. And maybe cake.
c.2017
styling: me
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01/04/2018

Happiest of Easters my loves! May it be a day of peace and rest. Will you be eating too much pie today? For my part I can guarantee there will be too much pie eaten. 😋🥧 xo
c.2017
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florals: .occasions

30/03/2018

It's y'all! So what do you have going on this weekend? Patio eats? Pretty drinks (fruity sangria anyone)? Maybe both? Do tell! I love hearing about your plans! Think our Saturday is going to be made up of some yard prep + baking for Easter Sunday dinner!
c.2017
styling: me
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28/03/2018

It’s a grey day here in Middle TN so how about some floral beauty by .occasions to brighten the day? Yesterday I visited my favorite neighbor to share some garden seeds. She loves gardening and flowers as much as I do and wants to do a butterfly garden this summer. Huzzah! I’m spreading the butterfly garden love!
c.2017
styling: me (though there’s nothing to see here 😂)
florals: .occasions
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16/03/2018

15/03/2018

g a t h e r | Outdoor summer dinners are one of my very favorite things; be they simple grilled fare or upscale family style as pictured here. Anyone have a favorite summer menu? Mine would probably be my dad’s smoked pork bbq (and I don’t have the recipe 😔) followed by a good old fashioned hamburger.
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Styling tables is one of my very favorite things. I love building a beautiful set up for people to gather around and enjoy good food.
c. 2017
styling: me
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14/03/2018

p i c n i c | Ready for spring gatherings and digging in my garden! Ready for flowers and butterflies and chubby bees! Ready for coffee on my deck and cocktails on patio weather! Only six more days until SPRING. 🌾💛
c.2017
styling: me
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28/02/2018

e v e n t s t y l i n g | Last year I had the honor of styling this lovely event and I get to do it again this year. I love getting to work with lovely souls on wonderful projects.
c.2017
styling: me
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22/02/2018

b l o o m | It’s a grey day in Nash and we’ve had all four seasons in a week so I’m just going to wish for spring blooms and bright, cheerful colors. Who’s with me?!? 🌸🌼🌸
c.2017
styling: me
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