Styles - Camille styles entertaining: inspired gatherings and effortless style

The best moments in my life are always accompanied by an overwhelming sense of gratitude to the people whove been part of them, and this project is no exception. From start to finish, Ive been amazed on a near-daily basis by the talent, creativity, kindness, and generosity of so many, and this book is a product of our collective efforts. I feel so honored to get to share it with you.

First, to my photographer and friend Buff Strickland: You caught every vision I had for this book and brought it to life even more beautifully than Id imagined. Trina Bentley, your design talents once again left me breathless, and made this book the visual escape I dreamed it would be. Thanks for making the process such a joy. Elizabeth Lewis and team, the natural artistry you brought to the flowers in each season blew me away. Chanel Dror, I couldnt have done it without your craftiness, creativity, and friendship. Jennifer Rose Smith, your imprint is on so many aspects throughout this book, but it shines brightest in your inspiration boards.

To my agent, Brettne Bloom: Since the day I started dreaming up this book, youve been my biggest cheerleader, co-strategizer, therapist, and partner in crime. Cant wait to see what adventures we conceive of next. A million thanks to Cassie Jones, my brilliant editor, who made this book smarter, sexier, and more me than I ever could have on my own. You are truly the best in the business. And to the entire William Morrow teamMegan Swartz, Kara Zauberman, Tavia Kowalchuk, Ashley Marudas, Amanda Kain, Rachel Meyers, Paula Szafranski, Anna Brower, Liate Stehlik, Lynn Grady, and Andrea RosenI feel so lucky to get to work with each one of you, and am grateful for all youve done to bring my dream of this book to life.

Endless gratitude to the many creative friends whose talents went into the making of this book: food stylists Ann Lowe and Meghan Erwin, Emma and Bailey of Antiquaria Design Studio, the Loot Vintage team, stylists extraordinaire Martha Lynn Kale and Mollie Morgan, Olivia Toepfer, Mia Carameros, and Word of Mouth Catering. Eve Tarlo and team: You guys are such pros, and I cant thank you enough for being there to capture the madness and turning it into a beautiful video. Andrea McWilliams, Carly and Clayton Christopher, and Lauren Cunningham: Your homes were the most beautiful backdrops for our tabletopsthanks for your hospitality. And many thanks to my friends at Anthropologie and Serena & Lily for your generosity in lending me the beautiful props that made my visions for each gathering come to life.

Adam: thanks for always believing in me more than I deserve; having you in my life gives me the courage to go out into the world and do things I never thought I could do. To my parents and parents-in-law, Chris, Ray, Jackie, and Gary: Your endless support means the world to meyou are truly the most loving people I know, and I hope I can grow up to be as generous and big-hearted as each of you. And of course to my darling Phoebe, my biggest inspiration and little love of my life: Ill always look back through the pages of this book and associate them with the first full, wonderful year of your life.

Gatherings are much more fun to plan when you know where to look for all the little items that will bring your vision to life! These are the tried-and-true sources that have never let me down.

IN THE KITCHEN

Williams-Sonoma

http://www.williams-sonoma.com

I cannot walk into a Williams-Sonoma store without leaving with a couple new kitchen gadgets. Every item is designed with form and function in minda culinary hub for cooks of every skill level.

Sur La Table

http://www.surlatable.com

Anything your kitchen might ever need can probably be found at Sur la Table. Great dish towels; basic table linens in all colors; and every pot, pan, serving piece, and tool you could ever dream up.

West Elm

http://www.westelm.com

While this retailer is known mainly for furniture and home decor, I love shopping its kitchen collections for handmade baking dishes, utilitarian cooks tools, and indie-made items such as Schmidt Brothers knives.

ON THE TABLE

Anthropologie

http://www.anthropologie.com

There are countless Anthropologie items gracing the pages of this bookits difficult to name a spot that carries more beautiful, eye-catching, and downright special tabletop pieces! Just try perusing the housewares section in one of their stores without falling in love with some unexpected little piece.

Serena & Lily

http://www.serenaandlily.com

In addition to its beautiful furniture, Serena & Lily carries some of my favorite raw linen tablecloths, woven trays, and stoneware serving pieces. These are pieces youll keep for years; they have that effortlessly elegant vibe that never goes out of style.

CB2

http://www.cb2.com

CB2 consistently astounds me with its incredibly affordable yet high-quality glassware and casual tabletop pieces. This is the place to scoop up extra wineglasses and appetizer plates before a big party without breaking the bank.

Newlywish

https://www.newlywish.com

When I want to add a special-occasion piece to my collection, Newlywish is the place to go. Their beautifully curated collection of fine china and serving ware from some of the most iconic brands around makes them a one-stop shop when you want to dress up the table a bit.

Terrain

http://www.shopterrain.com

Sometimes I just want to live inside Terrain. Its collection of highly edited items seamlessly merges the home and garden spaces, and I love perusing its organic, clean-lined tabletop pieces that are so spot-on for the naturalistic approach that I love.

Canvas

http://canvashomestore.com

The perfect mix of simple and extraspecial items make up Canvass assortment of glassware, ceramics, serving pieces, and textiles. The company works with artisans around the world to create handcrafted designs that are as beautiful as they are useful.

Jamali Garden

http://www.jamaligarden.com

Jamali Garden is the little secret of florists, caterers, and event planners everywhere, since it seems to have just about every vase, candle, or ribbon you could need for a party at a fraction of the price of most stores. When I find myself needing a hundred hurricane lanterns or fifty yards of tulle, you can bet that Jamali is my first stop.

PAPER PRETTIES

Paper Source

http://www.paper-source.com

Its quite possible that Camille Styles, Inc., could singlehandedly keep Paper Source in business; its our go-to spot for cardstock, envelopes, rubber stamps, wrapping paper, greeting cards, and just about any other paper prettiness we can dream up.

Antiquaria Design Studio

http://www.shopantiquaria.com

The gals at Antiquaria have their stamp all over this booktheir calligraphy and custom-designed paper products are my absolute favorites, and when the occasion calls for something one-of-a-kind, you wont find a more individual or special source than this design duo.

Minted

http://www.minted.com

Ive been ordering holiday cards and party supplies from Minted for years, and its offerings just seem to get better and better. Peruse its massive selection of options from independent designers around the world, and then choose the look thats absolutely perfect for your party (and let everyone think you paid for a custom design!).

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