June 28th, 2009 |
My mother and a few of her friends recently hosted a dinner party to celebrate the retirement of a dear friend. The party was hosted at my parent’s house, and although I wasn’t a hostess…..I hear the word party and I immediately jump on the bandwagon! I went up to help set up for the party [...]
June 22nd, 2009 |
Looking for a new idea for your next cocktail party? Embrace the outdoors and invite your neighbors over for a Cocktails & Croquet party. Full of festive drinks, appetizers and lawn games – this party is sure to create a little friendly competition!
Set up activities in your lawn such as croquet, bocce ball and [...]
June 18th, 2009 |
Give your party a fresh look this summer by using lemons in your decorations and centerpieces. Bright, colorful, affordable, and easy to find – lemons are the perfect addition to any party. Beautiful when paired with flowers, festive when combined with other citrus fruits, or boldly stunning when used by themselves – see what [...]
June 18th, 2009 |
Summertime table settings should be as relaxed and carefree as the season itself. The summer invites alfresco meals—from breakfasts on the porch to poolside cocktails and patio dinners. These great tips from Williams Sonoma will help you create stylish table settings for the entire season.
Tableware
To simplify planning your settings, include pieces in your tableware collection that [...]
June 17th, 2009 |
Let your kids cool off during the dog days of summer by hosting a Surfin’ Pool Party!
If you are lucky enough to live by an ocean – plan your party for the beach! For those of us that are a little more land-locked, find a local pool to host your party.
Invite your guests with [...]
June 15th, 2009 |
Add a little fizz and some retro fun to your next party with a soda bar!
Whether you decide to use old-fashioned soda pop (available in a variety of flavors – all with fabulous vintage logos on the bottles) or the modern day versions – choose a variety of colors and flavors and prominently show them off. [...]
June 5th, 2009 |
Now that the summer months are upon us, we will take to the patio for all of our family dinners. There is just something about being outside that makes everyone relax and enjoy themselves. This weekend, gather your family or friends for a simple dinner on the patio.
Add instant ambiance by hanging mason jar lanterns from [...]
June 4th, 2009 |
Sunflowers and black and white patterns – two of my favorites combine here to make one striking party! The inspiration for this party came from Carolyne Roehm’s new book, A Passion for Parties. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s an absolute must-read! Fabulous ideas and tons of eye candy.
Sunflowers are abundant during the summer months [...]
May 29th, 2009 |
Brides.com has a great article this week – celebrity event planner, Colin Cowie, offers up his top 10 tips to save money on flowers for any event. For all of you out there planning a wedding, a charity event, or looking for creative centerpiece ideas for your next bridal or baby shower, birthday party, or dinner [...]
May 28th, 2009 |
I fell in love with this party by Lollipop Events and Designs featured on Project Wedding! Love, love, love the citrus colors and bold patterns! Check out Project Wedding for simple, do-it-yourself ideas to create your own Retro [...]
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