{"id":3259,"date":"2026-09-21T12:41:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/?p=3259"},"modified":"2026-09-21T12:41:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T16:41:33","slug":"style-guides-the-art-of-beautiful-practicality-with-sarah-kate-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/style-guides-the-art-of-beautiful-practicality-with-sarah-kate-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Style Guides: The Art of \u201cBeautiful Practicality\u201d with Sarah Kate Price"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahkateprice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/BANNER_W_Samara_indigo_kantha_tablecloth_Florence_tablecloth_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3293\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>We are so pleased to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahkateprice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sarah Kate Price<\/a>, a stylist, content creator, and experiential designer, back as a second-time Style Guide! With several impressive projects under her belt, Sarah currently takes independent creative projects, while running a pajama line with her sister called <a href=\"https:\/\/westofbreakfast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">West of Breakfast<\/a>. Sarah now lives in McLean, Virginia with her husband and their two little girls.<br><br>We have been fans of her exuberant yet approachable lifestyle since she first reached out to us in 2020 to use our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/flat-fitted-printed-sheets-block-print-sheets-from-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">block printed bed sheets<\/a> on the design competition show, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=5FnTeZVkAYs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Stylish with Jenna Lyons&#8221;<\/a>, in which Sarah was a finalist.<br><br>For her first Style Guide with us back in May of 2023, Sarah styled <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/style-guides-an-effortlessly-classic-spring-soiree-with-sarah-kate-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an effortlessly classic Spring Soiree<\/a> with our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/riyad-round-tablecloth-pinkorange.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">colorful block printed linens<\/a>. In this new Style Guide, Sarah beautifully incorporates the most ancient and quintessential Indian handmade textile styles ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kalamkari<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ajrakh<\/a>, and<a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemat-set-of-2-triangle-block-print-with-red-border.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> jahota indigo printing<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hand stitched quilts<\/a> and the evergreen <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">block prints<\/a> in both indoor and outdoor settings.<br><br>Looking at the chic settings Sarah has created for this Style Guide, you might think she has all the time in the world to \u201cfuss around\u201d making everything look beautiful. But as a busy mom of two young children, Sarah relies on her innate sense of design and style\u2014and plenty of creative, practical ideas\u2014to pull it all off. In this encore Style Guide, she shares her tips for creating a beautiful lifestyle with relative ease.<br><br>Follow along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahkateprice\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@sarahkateprice<\/a>.<br><br>Enjoy a short clip of Sarah setting up the beautiful outdoor tablescape with our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samara handstitched tablecloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-red-placemat-set-of-2-carnation-flower-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemat-set-of-2-triangle-block-print-with-red-border.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta<\/a> indigo placemats, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kalamkari napkins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-pink-green-pillow-cover-roza-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roza-Gulshan pillow covers<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-custom-css wp-custom-css-95def7b0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marigold Living indigo and kalamkari linens in an outdoor tablescape\" width=\"557\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lxrznyCjzHw?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Maintaining a beautiful and chic lifestyle with two little children<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI try to approach dinners with an added level of practicality and beauty in ways that make sense and pack a big impact\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/patchwork-quilts-inspired-by-traditional-kantha-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q1_W_Chevron_quilts_blue_pink_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3294\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chevron <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/patchwork-quilts-inspired-by-traditional-kantha-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Handstitched Quilts<\/a> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blue<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/pink-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pink<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: <strong>We\u2019re so excited to welcome you back for another Style Guide! How has your approach to decorating or entertaining evolved since we last caught up? As a busy mom of two little children, what are your tips for keeping your lifestyle and entertaining this beautiful and chic?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: It\u2019s so good to be back! Last time we did a style guide together, I was newly married without children, and in the time since then A LOT has changed. I had two babies in two years and my husband and I bought his childhood home from his parents, which we have been updating and making our own. Now that I have children, I\u2019m amazed how much more planning needs to go into entertaining and life in general. With little hands following behind me and making messes quicker than I can clean them up, I\u2019ve had to relinquish a certain amount of control over exactly how I entertain. But I figure, I would rather have the dinner party with a messy living room than not have it at all. I try to approach dinners with an added level of practicality and beauty in ways that make sense and pack a big impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Making monochromatic settings look storied and layered<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI love the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kalamkari napkins<\/a><em> so much because they are such a stunning Indian design, but there is also something a bit \u201cAmerican West\u201d about them. They feel unexpected, especially when paired with something like a chinoiserie\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q2_W_Florence_tablecloth_Lotus_placemat_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3322\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence round tablecloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-cloth-napkins-set-of-2-green-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gulshan napkin<\/a>; Right: <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-white-canvas-placemat-set-2-lotus-floral-vine-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lotus placemat<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-napkin-set-2-kalamkari-block-printed-mehrab-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mehrab kalamkari napkin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: <strong>We love how you created several monochromatic settings\u2014pairing our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence tablecloth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-cloth-napkins-set-of-2-green-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gulshan napkins<\/a>, two very different greens, and then bringing even more verdant shades into the mix; or pairing our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-white-canvas-placemat-set-2-lotus-floral-vine-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blue Lotus placemats<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kalamkari napkins<\/a> with more blues in the china. Yet neither feels too matchy-matchy. What\u2019s your secret to mixing different shades of the same color while keeping it cohesive? Is there any color theory you swear by?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: If I\u2019m feeling lost, I usually gravitate back to monochrome, but monochrome does NOT mean all one shade or all one texture! On the contrary, for me monochromatic schemes are a way of highlighting texture and pattern and bringing it to the forefront. I don\u2019t like when things feel too catalog, like everything is from the same place or same collection. For me, that\u2019s the surest way for a design to feel stale. I love the <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kalamkari napkins<\/a> so much because they are such a stunning Indian design, but there is also something a bit \u201cAmerican West\u201d about them. They feel unexpected, especially when paired with something like a chinoiserie. The pairing feels very storied and layered, which is always so important to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Creating a tablescape that easily transitions from daytime to evening<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cSelecting and creating your own (floral) arrangement adds so much dimension and personality\u2026The biggest difference I usually find myself making in a daytime versus nighttime tablescape is candlelight\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q3_W_Samara_indigo_handstitched_quilt_kalamkari_napkins_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3323\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samara handstitched tablecloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-red-placemat-set-of-2-carnation-flower-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemat-set-of-2-triangle-block-print-with-red-border.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta<\/a> indigo placemats, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-napkin-set-2-kalamkari-block-printed-mehrab-pattern.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mehrab kalamkari napkin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-cloth-napkin-set-2-andhra-paisley-kalamkari-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wide Andhra Paisley kalamkari napkin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-pink-green-pillow-cover-roza-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roza-Gulshan pillow cover<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: <strong>The same tablescape feels equally perfect for a daytime meal and a more atmospheric evening setting, without changing a thing. What\u2019s your secret to creating a setting that transitions so easily between the two? Are there certain elements you always include?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: For me, beautiful florals make all the difference. I love supermarket flowers but I am decidedly against the readymade supermarket bouquet. Selecting and creating your own arrangement adds so much dimension and personality, and it doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. I also like to subsidize with hydrangeas and greenery from my garden (a luxury I did not have when I lived in a 5th floor walkup in Manhattan). The biggest difference I usually find myself making in a daytime versus nighttime tablescape is candlelight. It always just adds such warmth to a table and makes it feel so much more romantic and intimate. Overhead lighting is strictly forbidden in my house (much to the chagrin of my husband), so lamps and candlelight really are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Here is another clip showing Sarah setting up a lovely weeknight dinner table with our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence round tablecloth<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-cloth-napkins-set-of-2-green-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gulshan napkins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio has-custom-css wp-custom-css-5d7bfec3\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tablescape with Marigold Living Block Printed Florence and Gulshan linens\" width=\"557\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QLIbx8izBrQ?feature=oembed&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;showinfo=0&#038;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Having a \u201ccollected\u201d feel to a tablescape without overdoing it<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI love a healthy dose of practicality in a tablescape\u2026 relatively simple settings that don\u2019t feel too rigid. I would rather have whimsy come from beautiful calligraphy on a place card, or <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/luxury-table-linens-block-print-table-linens-from-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a stunning fabric<\/a>\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-white-canvas-placemat-set-2-lotus-floral-vine-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q4_W_Lotus_placemat_Florence_tablecloth_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3329\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-white-canvas-placemat-set-2-lotus-floral-vine-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lotus placemats<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kalamkari napkins<\/a>; Right: <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence round tablecloth<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: <strong>Your tables always feel collected rather than overly \u201cset\u201d. How do you come up with the right mix of elements to create that sense of layering without overdoing it?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: I love a healthy dose of practicality in a tablescape. I never want to do anything that is going to ruin the dining experience or take away the level of comfort that I want my guests to feel. Because of this, I tend to keep settings pretty organic: relatively simple settings that don\u2019t feel too rigid. I add dimension through the dishes I use, floral arrangements, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/luxury-table-linens-block-print-table-linens-from-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table linens<\/a>, candles etc, but I tend to steer clear of things that feel fussy for fussiness\u2019 sake (napkin swans are not in my wheelhouse). I would rather have whimsy come from beautiful calligraphy on a place card, or <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/luxury-table-linens-block-print-table-linens-from-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a stunning fabric<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Tips for affordably building a collection of interesting, varied pieces<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI love looking for things in thrift stores, antique fairs, estate sales, small businesses, and hand-me-downs from grandparents. Look for craftsmanship and quality materials in unexpected places. It\u2019s a gold mine!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q5_W_Florence_tablecloth_Samara_quilt_Delta_placemat_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3330\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Left: <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/lilac-floral-tablecloth-90-120-inch-round-florence-blockprint.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florence round tablecloth<\/a> Right:<a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Samara handstitched tablecloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemat-set-of-2-triangle-block-print-with-red-border.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta<\/a> indigo placemats, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kalamkari napkins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-pink-green-pillow-cover-roza-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roza-Gulshan pillow cover<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: <strong>What are your tips for building a collection of interesting, varied pieces without breaking the bank?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: I\u2019m going to say this loud for the people in the back: you CANNOT get a collection of interesting, varied pieces all at once. It takes time, but honestly that is part of the fun. I love looking for things in thrift stores, antique fairs, estate sales, small businesses, and hand-me-downs from grandparents. I\u2019ve even found discarded furniture on the side of the road that I\u2019ve incorporated into my home (after a thorough cleaning, of course). My number one tip is to look for craftsmanship and quality materials in unexpected places. I love sterling silver or silver-plate, crystal, bone china, hand-carved wood, and organic fibers. A lot of these pieces that were once viewed as incredibly formal, are now making their way to thrift stores because many people can\u2019t wrap their heads around how to use them in their homes nowadays. It\u2019s a gold mine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Using things you love in different ways<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI love a piece that has multiple functions\u2026 using items in perhaps unexpected ways (like a quilt as a tablecloth), adds so much richness and creativity to a space\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure ><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/pink-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q6_W_Pink_chevron_handstitched_quilt_Gulshan_pillow_cover_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3312\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/pink-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevron handstitched quilt in pink<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/coral-pink-green-pillow-cover-roza-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roza-Gulshan pillow cover in coral pink<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: <strong>We love the idea of pieces that can move around a home and take on different roles. You\u2019ve shown just how versatile our <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/patchwork-quilts-inspired-by-traditional-kantha-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quilts<\/a> can be &#8211; using <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samara<\/a> for an outdoor tablescape and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/pink-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chevron<\/a> for a picnic, in your daughter&#8217;s nursery and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blue-chevron-quilt-hand-stitched-chevron-pattern-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on an accent chair<\/a> in your dining room. How much does versatility factor into what you buy, and are there any pieces do you find yourself constantly repurposing?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: I love a piece that has multiple functions, and I find myself pulled more and more in that direction as I\u2019ve gained such a greater appreciation for beautiful practicality. I have a collection of silver and crystal bowls that I have scattered all over my house and their purpose is always evolving. One day they are a candy dish, the next they are a catchall for my jewelry, the next a vessel for olives on a charcuterie board, you get the idea. I think movement in a home is always a good thing, and helps you focus on having things you love and are excited to use in lots of different ways. I also think that using items in perhaps unexpected ways (like <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/tablecloths-from-india-hand-embroidered-hand-stitched.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a quilt as a tablecloth<\/a>), adds so much richness and creativity to a space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Making an outdoor meal feel special without making it fussy<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI love <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/luxury-table-linens-block-print-table-linens-from-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table linens<\/a> outdoors. I think it instantly makes an outdoor table feel polished and like an extension of the home, rather than a municipal picnic table\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q7_W_Samara_handstitched_ajrakh_tablecloth_kalamkari_napkins_ML_SKP.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3324\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.666660447761194;width:549px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samara handstitched tablecloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-red-placemat-set-of-2-carnation-flower-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemat-set-of-2-triangle-block-print-with-red-border.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta<\/a> indigo placemats, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-cloth-napkin-set-2-andhra-paisley-kalamkari-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wide Andhra Paisley kalamkari napkin in indigo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/rust-cloth-napkin-set-2-andhra-paisley-kalamkari-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">rust<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-pink-green-pillow-cover-roza-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roza-Gulshan pillow cover<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>Q: <strong>There\u2019s something especially charming about taking beautiful linens outside. What\u2019s your approach to making an outdoor meal feel special without making it fussy?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: I love <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/luxury-table-linens-block-print-table-linens-from-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">table linens<\/a> outdoors. I think it instantly makes an outdoor table feel polished and like an extension of the home, rather than a municipal picnic table. I also like to use real dishes if I can help it, although if I have more than twelve guests we usually resort to paper plates (I\u2019m only human, after all). I think part of helping it not feel too fussy, is to have an attitude of utility for your things. Having beautiful dishes and glassware and table linens is great, but not if you are too afraid to ever use them. Life is short, use the good china (even for the little things).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, serif;\"><strong>Mixing different prints and aesthetics feels completely natural together<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI\u2019ve started half-joking that my design philosophy for just about anything is the bridal rule: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. I have always loved the intricacies and beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian textiles<\/a>, so they make many appearances as my \u201csomething borrowed\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Q8_W_Samara_handstitched_tablecloth_kalamkari_napkins_ML_SKP%20(1).webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3331\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.666660447761194;width:549px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/handmade-indigoblue-kantha-tablecloth-samara-ajrakh-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Samara handstitched tablecloth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-red-placemat-set-of-2-carnation-flower-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnation<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemat-set-of-2-triangle-block-print-with-red-border.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Delta<\/a> indigo placemats, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kalamkari napkins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/ivory-pink-green-pillow-cover-roza-gulshan-floral-block-print.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Roza-Gulshan pillow covers<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><strong>Q: <strong>Your outdoor tablescape brings together such a mix of textile traditions &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemats-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\">in<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/indigo-placemats-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digo dyeing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/patchwork-quilts-inspired-by-traditional-kantha-quilts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hand-stitched quilts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/block-print-pillow-covers-block-print-throw-pillows.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">block prints<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/kalamkari-napkins-indian-block-print-design-marigold-living.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">kalamkari<\/a> &#8211; yet it all feels completely natural together. What\u2019s your rule of thumb for mixing different prints and aesthetics?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A: I think it\u2019s important to have a mix of scale when combining prints. If every print is either very large or very small, or too similar, it starts to feel overwhelming and monotonous. As for mixing aesthetics, I think it\u2019s imperative. I have a hard time when something feels too \u201call one thing\u201d. There isn\u2019t anything very interesting about that. I\u2019ve started half-joking that my design philosophy for just about anything is the bridal rule: something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. In design, I like to translate \u201csomething borrowed\u201d as something borrowed from another region or part of the world. I have always loved the intricacies and beauty of <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indian textiles<\/a>, so they make many appearances as my \u201csomething borrowed\u201d haha.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are so pleased to have Sarah Kate Price, a stylist, content creator, and experiential designer, back as a second-time Style Guide! With several impressive projects under her belt, Sarah currently takes independent creative projects, while running a pajama line with her sister called West of Breakfast. Sarah now lives in McLean, Virginia with her husband and their two little girls. We have been fans of her exuberant yet approachable lifestyle since she first reached out to us in 2020 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/style-guides-the-art-of-beautiful-practicality-with-sarah-kate-price\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Style Guides: The Art of \u201cBeautiful Practicality\u201d with Sarah Kate Price<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3293,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3259"}],"version-history":[{"count":98,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3377,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3259\/revisions\/3377"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3293"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marigoldliving.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}