Meet Carter & Olive: Soulful Table Styling, Vintage Hire & Conscious Celebrations
From My Own Table to Yours
Hi, I’m Katey — the stylist, quirky, and creative heart behind Carter & Olive.
This isn’t just a business. It’s a blend of all the things that shaped me — late-night dinners that lasted for hours, learning to really notice the details in everyday life, and the feeling of walking into a space that just… gets you.
Before Carter & Olive existed, I was already styling — often without giving any thought. Previous jobs aside, I’m forever creating mini “moments” on my bookshelves, windowsills, walls even in my garden or helping friends & family make their spaces feel more them.
I’ve always been drawn to what happens when objects, colour, light, texture and meaning collide.
My creativity comes from everywhere — and nowhere obvious. I’ve taken ideas from the curve of a bridge, a paperback cover, the rhythm of street music, the ingredients of a good mezze. Nothing is off-limits if it stirs a feeling.
My heritage is a blend too — a mix of the Mediterranean warmth and boldness, with a grounding dash of Orkney stillness and soul. And in a way, Carter & Olive is that blend made visible.
It’s textured, layered, sometimes a little unexpected — but always intentional.
When I plan or style an event, I want it to feel deeply personal. Not performative. Not copy‑pasted. Whether you’re hiring my vintage tableware, asking me to style your micro‑wedding, or inviting me to help you make your guests feel safe and seen — I want it to feel like home, but better lit.
Because that’s the kind of celebration I craved when planning my own — something inclusive, slow, meaningful… and a bit magic.
Carter & Olive was born from a personal search: I was planning my own celebration, trying to find venues and suppliers who could offer intimacy, inclusivity, and thoughtfulness — not just a copy & paste & that included the food!
Its a family affair with help, support & always inspiration.
I needed a space that felt authentic and accessible to me, my guests, and the way we move through the world. What I found was a gap. So I created something to fill it. Carter & Olive began as an answer to that — and has grown into something more beautiful and layered than I could have imagined.
What Carter & Olive Offers
Carter & Olive is a creative studio rooted in intention, seasonality, and soul. I work with couples, creatives, and curious humans who want to celebrate in a way that feels warm, thoughtful, and real.
I offer:
Table Styling – curated tablescapes for weddings, gatherings, and at-home feasts#
Vintage Tableware Hire – characterful crockery, glassware, textiles and more
Naturally Dried Confetti – hand-blended from petals I’ve grown, gathered, or dried
Conscious Planning Support – for those smaller, soulful events that need guidance without overwhelm
Corporate. Styling. Hire - whether its a launch, party or you require the genuine pieces for your shoot or production.
Sometimes I’m simply styling a table. Sometimes I’m gently holding space for a bigger vision. Either way, it’s always tailored. Always tactile.
Sustainability Isn’t a Slogan
I don’t “do” sustainability because it’s trendy. I live it — in the way I source, in the way I work, and in the way I style. ( It also forms part of my everyday life & has done for decades)
My tables are built with what’s already beautiful: vintage pieces with history, seasonal flowers from my own garden, pre-loved linens, and low-impact touches that don’t cost the Earth — literally or emotionally.
Even my confetti blends are made with petals grown slowly and dried with care. Nothing rushed. Nothing disposable. Just nature doing her thing, quietly.
Styling with Feeling
Styling, for me, is about creating feeling. It’s not about perfection — it’s about presence.
Each glass, plate, petal, and napkin is part of a moment. A memory-in-the-making. Whether I’m designing a 10-person celebration under fairy lights or helping set the tone for a 60-guest wedding in a glasshouse, I think in layers, textures, and emotions.
And when needed, I also step in to help plan intimate events — especially if you need someone who understands access, nuance, neurodivergence, or simply wants things to feel right, not rushed.
Who I Work With
Carter & Olive is for people who want something more human. Less Pinterest. More poetry.
You might be my kind of person if you…
Prefer candlelight and character over centrepieces and symmetry
Love a table that tells a story
Want your celebration to feel inclusive, personal, and full of care
See beauty in the not-quite-matching, the hand-made, the quietly bold
Believe that “low-waste” and “high impact” can coexist
Let’s Begin With a Conversation
Whether you're planning a micro wedding, hosting a creative gathering, a creative collaboration or just want to hire meaningful pieces for your table — I’d love to hear from you.
There’s no pressure. Just a relaxed conversation, and the start of something a little special.
📆 Book a Conversation
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Katey x