Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
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You know, as a creative blogger it’s pretty hard to come up with something new and original. Of course you can take an old idea and make it your own by tweaking it a bit, but to make something that people haven’t seen before is a challenge. And to make something that other people will… Read More
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I’m excited to share a guest feature today – it’s been a while! The colors and the theme are perfect timing for Spring too. Candace of Lily Paul Designs created this baby shower theme, “You Are My Sunshine,” for a design event in Chicago. The catch? – do it on a $50 budget! The budget… Read More
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This is quite an eventful weekend coming up – the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, and I know some of you have birthday parties too. For this weeks style guide I picked a little something for everyone. Even if you’re doing last minute planning, I think you can pull these ideas… Read More
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The new house love affair continues as I bring you photos of the decorated model that we’re building. I am so pleased with the responses I’ve gotten {both public & private} about this adventure. It seems you guys love seeing new and decorated houses as much as I do! It only makes sense though, since… Read More
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One of the absolute must-have items on the menu for any cocktail party I’ve ever hosted is cocktail meatballs. It’s as classic as a crudites platter or a cheese plate, and it appeals to men, women, and children. Not only is it economical but it’s also a great time saver since it feeds a crowd… Read More
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Saturday is the Kentucky Derby which kicks off the race for the triple crown. Although I’ve never been to the derby, I have been to a few steeple chases here in Virginia and in North Carolina, and I certainly love watching that iconic 2 minute race on the tv screen. With that in mind, what… Read More
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I believe ANYTHING can spark your imagination and inspire you to design a festive party. You don’t need a special occasion to do it either. I’ve been known to create a party around some cool whimsical cocktail napkins, as well as a unique centerpiece idea… I even designed a back yard shrimp boil one time… Read More
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While you’re enjoying your coffee this morning I hope you’ll take a few moments to flip through the latest issue of Bird’s Party magazine. This issue is filled with a diverse array of parties to inspire you. From kids parties, to family gatherings, to adult soirees, there’s something for everyone. Just click on the… Read More
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It’s that time of year again! Mother’s day is a few weeks away and you’re trying to decide what to buy mom. I always struggle too, so this year I decided to think about it early and come up with some ideas for mom that are targeted to her personality. Most of the gifts I’ve… Read More
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I have a new project to share with you all. Last month I designed a garden wedding shoot for SheKnows.com, with lots of pretty little details and tips for doing it on a budget. It was for their special wedding section for April and I think it turned out so pretty. I hope you’ll check… Read More
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