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How I Styled My Oversized Coffee Table with Alice Lane Home

Elevated coffee table styling with beautiful details

I’m excited to partner with Alice Lane Home to style this oversized marble coffee table in our formal living room. With such a large piece, I wanted to make sure it looked well styled but not too crowded – something I see too often with pieces this size. To add dimension, I focused on coffee table books, a large tray (which can be used for future entertaining), a lucite book display and a beautiful jar (also used as a vase), to add color. For scent, I added this candle displayed on a chic clawfoot tray with a classic candle snuffer and lastly, this gorgeous frame with one of my favorite wedding memories!

elegant coffee table styling with Alice Lane Home

Karina in her living room with a styled marble coffee table

Temple Jar

Create a tasteful, cultured look with this rounded temple jar. It boasts large painted symbols offset by delicate flowers, intricate stems, and lined patterns. Its traditional blue and white coloring styles beautifully with faux stems and greenery, lending a fresh, versatile design. It felt like the perfect pop of color for our more neutral toned coffee table.

Large Coffee Table Book

This book is a complete catalog of Tom Ford’s design work for both Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent from 1994 to 2004. It explores Ford’s grand vision for the complete design of a brand, including architecture, store design, and advertising. The bold design of the hardcover book creates an exceptional accent piece for a coffee table.

Alice Lane Grey sting tray for coffee table styling

Large Serving Tray

The Sting Tray is a handsome, versatile piece featuring a very light creamy grey color, textured shagreen design, and two opposing brass handles. Its spacious form easily styles with books, beads, and tabletop decor. I especially love the idea of multi-use for decor and

Elegant modern living room with marble coffee table styling

Alice Lane Home features interior-design-caliber, luxury home goods, furniture, lighting, rugs, and more. They are also an excellent resource for thoughtful gifts like coffee table books, candles, and other home accessories. Each item I incorporated in my own coffee table styling would make a beautiful gift on its own or paired with other pieces.

Dior Couture book styled on marble coffee table

Karina in green matching sweater set in front of marble coffee table

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lucite book display from alice lane home

decorative marble knot from alice lane home

A Dior Maison Lily of the Valley Tablescape

Dior Lily of the Valley tableware on lace tablecloth

An ode to my favorite flower

When my favorite things collide – a beautiful tablescape, Dior and lily of the valley. It was incredible to style this gorgeous dinnerware, glassware and linen for Dior Maison. More details below along with the exact pieces used to create this table.

Lily of the Valley Dinner Plate

This large dinner plate is designed in an extra fine Limoges porcelain with green Lily of the Valley motif, revisited for the occasion of May 1 – but appreciated year round. Lily of the valley was a lucky charm for Mr. Dior, who always carried a sprig in his pocket during fashion shows.

Lily of the Valley Water Glass

These gorgeous water glasses engraved with the Lily of the Valley motif can be used for more than just water – our guests enjoyed their red and white wine as well!

Lily of the Valley Candle Holder

Adorned with designs of lily of the valley, the couturier’s lucky charm, the Lily of the Valley tableware line is enhanced by new wicker pieces — like placemats, baskets, frames and boxes — decorated with sprigs of the flower.

Karina setting table in white and green dress

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Photos by Sarah Bridgeman

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Lily of the Valley Dior Dinner Plate in Green

Dior Maison Lily of the Valley Tableware

A Dior Maison Lily of the Valley platter

A Dior Maison Lily of the Valley Tablescape

Dior Maison Lily of the Valley Champagne Flute

The Lady Jacket

Outfit Details:

Veronica Beard jacquard lady jacket and ravena jacquard dress (similar style of the jacket here and an updated version of the dress here). Prada platform heels (similar version here and here), Lily & Bean bag, and this Jennifer Behr mazarine bobbypin.

My Forever Favorite Classic Jacket: The Lady Jacket

The lady jacket is a staple in my closet and has been for quite some time. A classic silhouette that looks beautiful with a matching shift dress, like the one I’m wearing or draped over your shoulders with a cute tank and pants. Below I’m sharing my exact look from one of my favorite brands along with other jacket options.

Thanks to my friend Studio Thao for capturing these photos!

Karissa wearing Veronica Beard
Darla jacquard jacket and matching shift dress

Jacquard Lady Jacket

A perfect take on the lady jacket, from Veronica Beard, the jacquard fabric, black detailing, and patch pockets make it classic and versatile whether worn with the matching shift dress or dressed down with a comfy pair of slacks.

Nutmeg Lady Jacket

This wool blend fabric and monochromatic details make this nutmeg lady jacket perfect for fall. The boxy look would pair perfectly with a great pair of denim and the piece comes at a great price point.

Metallic Tweed Lady Jacket

Another Veronica Beard jacket with timeless fabric and thoughtful details within the various colors throughout. I love how fun and feminine this jacket looks with the gold buttons and braided trim.

Veronica Beard
Darla jacquard jacket and matching shift dress

Karissa's wavy long hairstyle with Veronica Beard outfit

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Milena Cropped Tweed Jacket and skirt set

Veronica Beard Makayla cotton-blend jacket

Cinq à Sept Christie Jacket Christie Jacket

Black Veronica Beard Alessia Collarless Braid Trim Jacket

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What I wore for the 2024 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

Karina decorating tables for the Orchid dinner

Outfit details:

dress: Victoria Beckham, shoes: Prada, hair-pin: Jennifer Beher, hair + makeup: Makeup by Lucas + Glamsquad, his suit: J.Crew, his shoes: Gucci

An experience – and a Victoria Beckham dress – I’ll never forget

I was ecstatic when the New York Botanical Garden invited me to design a table at their notoriously beautiful gala at The Plaza Hotel. My first thought was, what will my table design be and of course my second, what will I wear?! Queue, Victoria Beckham and her impeccable taste. See below for exactly what I wore and similar pieces!

If you missed it, see my entire table design here.

Wearing black and white Victoria Beckham Dress at the New York Botanical Orchid Dinner

Wearing black and white Victoria Beckham Dress in New York

This dreamy silk dress has a loose-fitting tie-neck blouse that connects to a slinky contrasting skirt. The back detail is beautiful too!

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Christian Dior Lambskin Cannage Small My ABCDior Lady Dior Black

Jennifer Behr Mazarine Butterfly Bobby Pin

Rickie Freeman for Teri Jon Two-Tone 3/4-Sleeve Taffeta Shirtdress Gown

VICTORIA BECKHAM Asymmetric two-tone gathered stretch-jersey midi dress

Exclusive Sleeveless Tie Detail Gown In Ivory-Black

toasting wearing black and white formalwear

Our Table Design for the 2024 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner

A gorgeous table we designed for the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner 2024, including lush greenery and gold place settings.

My first table at the New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinnner and certainly not my last!

I was honored when the NY Botanical Garden team asked me to design a table for their annual dinner at The Plaza Hotel. The theme for this year’s New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner was orchids in fashion. In order to find inspiration, I looked into my favorite fashion designers and landed on Christian Dior. With an affinity for his garden, where he would find constant inspiration, it drove my own inspiration to create an ode to one of my favorite designers. See below for more details!

Even better than I’d hoped, our table design featuring florals by The Plot mimicked a lush garden growing organically out from its centerpiece, giving guests the feeling that they were outside among the flowers and moss. While the dinner featured centerpieces in a variety of brilliant color palettes, I chose to lean into the understated elegance of simple and natural white and green.

Proceeds from The Orchid Dinner support the Garden’s global plant research and conservation initiatives, as well as programs in horticulture and education with efforts to protect the Earth’s biodiversity.

floral design: The Plot, photos: Studio Thao, handmade insects: Golden Age Botanicals, linen napkins: Sew Special by V, venue: The Plaza hotel

And see what I wore for the 2024 New York Botanical Garden Orchid Dinner, here.

A Ralph Lauren Holiday Tablescape

Is there anything more classic than Ralph Lauren?

It felt fitting when planning out our holiday entertaining to include these luxe pieces from Ralph Lauren Home. While the holiday tablescape was ready for the season, just about all of the dinnerware and glassware could also be repurposed for a non-holiday table by swapping out the charger and florals. See more details below!

In a classic holiday tablescape, natural elements are key

As a wedding planner and event designer, I’m well aware of the effect florals have on a tablescape. Here, we settled on fresh white anemones, red berries, and greenery in small vessels throughout the table. We also incorporated pine cones to channel the natural beauty (and scents!) of the season.

Classic Ralph Lauren Bear Dessert Plates

Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear is dressed in his best evening wear on these playfully luxe dessert plates. Framed in gold for a stately appeal.

Plaid Wexford Dinner Plate

Taking inspiration from the same plaid pattern featured throughout Ralph Lauren’s renowned restaurant The Polo Bar, the Wexford dinner plate is defined by its classic border. The timeless design is elevated by 24K gold trim, which adds a touch of shine to your table.

Tartan Bear Throw Pillow

Ralph Lauren’s beloved Polo Bear is embroidered at the front of this festive throw pillow, which is crafted from wool in a classic tartan pattern with plush cotton velvet at the reverse.