A Santa Fe Style Poolside Tablescape

I'm a huge fan of World Market.  The seasonal goods, the cultural decor, the gourmet food, the furniture ... so many great things all in one place.  It's one of my favorite places to browse and shop and a place I go to regularly when I need a unique gift so when I was given the opportunity to shop at World Market and set a Santa Fe style tablescape, I jumped at it!

I wandered through the store, taking in all the cute displays and filling my cart with goodies.  When I think of Santa Fe style, I think of a southwest style mixed with bright colors and World Market had lots of bright colored tableware to choose from.

I spent some time looking at the tablescapes set up in the store as well ... they offer great inspiration for design and decor.

I brought home lots of fun items and set up a poolside girl's night with friends.  I love a party with an eclectic mix of small tables and chairs or cushions for seating.  It encourages people to wander and mix it up a bit, especially if there's a central buffet for food.  I set out to create that environment with my poolside soiree.

I placed a bright easel chalkboard on the table {with a message for the guests} ...

... and left a bottle of cold Italian soda for the guests to enjoy.  World Market has a great selection of gourmet food and beverage items, all at really affordable prices.  The Italian soda is a favorite of mine and leaving a different flavor on each table is also a great way to encourage guests to mingle.

I placed a simple appetizer at each place.  In keeping with my Santa Fe theme, each guest was given an individual serving of tortilla chips {served in bright orange, mini colanders set on golden yellow salad plates} with a side of salsa. 

I loved creating a bright Santa Fe tablescape.

World Market makes it so easy to plan a fun, themed evening with friends.

Check out the new World Market website and follow World Market on twitter, Google +, Pinterest, and facebook.  And while you're there, be sure to enter the Gourmet Getaway Sweepstakes!  Wouldn't you love to win a trip?  I sure would!

The Grand Prize package includes:

~ a five-day trip for two to Santa Fe, New Mexico {includes airfare and hotel}

~ hands-on Southwestern cooking classes with a master chef

~ a personally signed glossy cookbook

~ a multi-course dinner at the acclaimed Geronimo

~ a Southwestern foodie tour with a cultural kick

~ a $1000 World Market gift card

Pretty great, huh?

There are also three runner-up prize winners that will each win a $500 gift card.  The Gourmet Getaway Sweepstakes runs through September 21, 2012.  And, if you share the sweepstakes with five of your friends {through facebook share or email}, you can receive five additional bonus entries {this is part of the registration process when entering}.  Users can also enter daily for more chances to win.

Good luck!

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ but all opinions are my own.

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