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WH Hostess Holiday Preview

I apologize for being light on posts this week!  Between a business trip to NYC, preparations for a bunch of upcoming birthday parties and uploading new product onto WH Hostess…..well, I’m a busy bee!  Although it’s early…..the first part of our holiday collection (our very first holiday collection!) is up on the site…..and I would love [...]

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Real Parties: 3 Alarm Fire Birthday Party

I have a darling party to share with you today!  A darling BOY birthday party….which I know you all think is hard to come by!  This is an amazing example of a stylized party that appeals to both little boys and their parents!  I was contacted by Gavin’s mom to help her [...]

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Dinner Alfresco

I’ve been drooling over this outdoor room from Pottery Barn all summer – it’s the perfect inspiration for an outdoor entertaining space, and would make the perfect location for an alfresco dinner party!  Pop ruby red and canary yellow against the black and white patterns in accents such as napkins, cocktails or a floral [...]

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Sunflower Birthday Party Picnic

Let’s end this week with a sunny, vibrant inspiration for a summer birthday picnic!  Bold reds and yellows, lots of big, happy sunflower and simple picnic touches…..these are the makings for a fabulous summer birthday party!

Images: invitation (tinyprints.com), table setting (amorologyweddings.com), girl (heatherbailey.com), flower pot party favors (makemerryevents.com), drinks (styleathome.com), cupcakes (theknot.com), [...]

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4th of July Cupcake Toppers

One of my readers sent me the link to this party…..a playgroup 4th of July party where the hostess used my free 4th of July printables to make the cupcake toppers.  They look fabulous, don’t you think?!  Have you downloaded yours yet?

Image via Melissa Vaughan Photography

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S-T-R-E-T-C-H your party decorations

L-O-V-E this idea from Better Homes and Gardens!  Perfect for the 4th of July, but also a great tip for dressing up any table:

These playful stripes were created by layering colorful rubberbands around a votive candle holder.  Simple, right?  So next time you are strolling thru Office Depot, take a peek at the colored rubber bands [...]

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Star-Studded Entrance

Holiday decorations are kept simple and sophisticated in my home, so this concept from Better Homes and Gardens is just perfect for me!  A red tin star (I just saw some at my local Home Goods) atop a boxwood wreath, embellished with a navy and white stripe ribbon – it’s the perfect combination of patriotic, preppy [...]

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Fourth of July: Decoration Ideas

Looking for some last minute decoration ideas for your fourth of July bbq?  I fell in love with all three of these ideas……

First, turn your 3-tier serving piece into a 3-tier centerpiece!  Perfect for either your dinner table or a buffet table!  I love how they stacked the three different color flowers, it creates a sophisticated [...]

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4th of July Centerpiece

Fourth of July is just around the corner – anyone planning a big party or BBQ?  I loved this centerpiece idea from Good Housekeeping.  Simple, with a preppy nod.  Simply attach grosgrain ribbon to any vase with double-sided tape.  You could take this idea and adapt it to any party theme – it would be darling [...]

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Lady Bug Soiree

I’m so excited to share the latest party from WH Hostess with you….a Lady Bug Soiree!  A traditional theme, updated with a fresh color palette of grass green, red and white.  Read on for all of the darling details and a peek at the delicious (and beautiful!) dessert table.

Emma’s mother contacted me months ago [...]

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