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January 29th, 2013 |
 Those readers that follow along on facebook and instagram know that I hosted a baby shower (along with my mother) for my sister this past weekend. We had SO much fun putting together a gender-neutral celebration, since the sex of the baby is still a surprise. I didn’t want to use the traditional blue and pink [...]  
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com December 10th, 2012 |
 Pottery Barn has been one of my go-to resources for entertaining items since I was in college. I have always felt that my style paralleled theirs – update classics, a twist to the traditional – so when I was offered the opportunity to be one of five bloggers selected to participate in a Holiday Mystery Box [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com September 25th, 2012 |
It is with great pleasure that I welcome our newest contributor to the blog, Vana Chupp of Le Papier Studio! Vana has been a good friend and supporter/contributor of the Magazine since the beginning and we are thrilled to now have her hear on the blog on a regular basis. Professionally trained as an architect, Vana Chupp has always [...]  
Professionally trained as an architect, Vana Chupp has always been artistically inspired by the sweet and simple moments in life. Her craft was born with the birth of her beautiful boy Nikolas. Documenting her son’s milestones by cleverly capturing his personality, emotion, playfulness and essence, she began using silhouettes to tell her own life story. When she isn't creating and running Le Papier Studio, Vana shares her story on balancing motherhood and running a small business on her blog. September 5th, 2012 |
There is something so charming about a fresh pack of #2 pencils. Even as an adult, I get excited when the aisles at Target get stocked up with fresh school supplies. (Don’t think for a second some of them don’t make their way into my cart. Office supplies, right?!) We put together this darling centerpiece using [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com June 28th, 2012 |
One of my favorite articles in the summer issue of The Party Dress Magazine is our Ice Cream Social “party-in-a-box!” It was so simple to put together, and with our free printable tags and labels, you too can gift your friends with a “party-in-a-box!” “I scream, you scream, we ALL scream for ice cream!” This old saying [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com April 2nd, 2012 |
For our Modern Monogram bridal shower, we created a darling assortment of monogrammed napkins to dress up the tablesetting. They were simple to do, added a great pop to the table, and also served as a gift for the bride to bring home with her. We gathered up supplies at our local Michael’s craft store: paint, stenciling [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com April 2nd, 2012 |
When Pantone named Tangerine Tango the 2012 color of the year, I knew I had to incorporate it into an upcoming party collection. Bold on it’s own, I absolutely love it when paired with fuchsia pink and turquoise. This fresh color palette, mixed with a trio of modern patterns inspired a stunning bridal shower. I have always [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com March 16th, 2012 |
I came across this darling wreath on Pinterest and had to share it with you. Made from yarn and fabric-wrapped styrofoam balls, it’s remeniscent of Easter eggs…..and that makes it the perfect DIY project for this weekend! Click here for the [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com February 6th, 2012 |
My readers and clients are always asking me for tips on updating their centerpieces, whether it be for a party, or just an accent on their kitchen table. My favorite tip is to cover a basic, glass vase with either paper, fabric or ribbon. It’s a simple and very inexpensive update! Also a great way to [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com January 4th, 2012 |
Now that the holidays have ended and the decorations have come down, I find myself looking for ways to bring a little sparkle back into my table settings. This DIY napkin ring project is perfect to tackle with a free hour, and will add so much personality to your table or party. Scour vintage shops, ebay or [...]
Between her time spent working in the fashion industry and her love for party planning, Kelly is constantly in search of that hot new idea! She founded The Party Dress ~ Inspirations from the Well-Heeled Hostess in 2009 while in desperate search for a creative outlet, which was expanded into a quarterly magazine in 2011. facebook | twitter | pinterest | shop | kellylyden.com |
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