Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
Last year I went all out for my Thanksgiving inspiration design, with lots of diy ideas and projects. This year I thought I would keep it a bit more simple. I thought about all the busy hostesses out there who are working hard just to get the food cooked in time, and don’t want to… Read More
Are you ready for Fall? I am SO ready for cooler weather, a normal schedule, and all the seasonal entertaining opportunities that come with it. That’s why I decided to create some ideas for a rustic Autumn supper, inspired by these fall invitations at PaperDirect. I often say what a great starting point an invitation… Read More
Lauren of Being the Borguez’s sent in this “sweet” cookies & milk party that has “Celebrations At Home-style” written all over it. She brought in the Cookie Monster theme for her one-year-old’s birthday celebration and kept the party small and family oriented. The things that speak to me are the fact that it’s intimate (it… Read More
Wow, the seasons are flying by and it’s almost Summer! But while we’re still in Spring I have a pretty Garden themed dessert table to share, from Carrie of The Pretty Lil Party Company. Carrie designed this table in a neutral color palette of green and brown/tan, with a nod to nature and garden decor. The tone is… Read More
Our final table display for the Anthropologie-inspired graduation party is totally “themed-out” and reinforces our idea more than any. I set up a “Keys to Success” guest table where they could write notes to the graduate, and pick up party favors. It all comes together with the addition of a Key display that’s framed and… Read More
Here’s part 2 of my Anthropologie-inspired “Keys to Success” graduation party, and it’s everyone’s favorite – the dessert table! As with most of my dessert tables, it’s filled with homemade sweets, a few special garnishes, and a sprinkling of store-bought items to round out the selection. The styling was actually a lot of fun to do… Read More
When my friend, Bird, invited me to contribute to her Spring/Summer issue of Bird’s Party magazine, I was certainly up for it but had no ideas in mind at the time. Being the great organizer & editor she is, and knowing my design style, she offered up the suggestion of an Anthropologie-inspired graduation party, and… Read More
Don’t you love interesting themes for bridal showers! There are so many ways to incorporate the ‘couple’ aspect, and this “Bicycle Built For 2″ bridal shower is a cute idea. This shower was designed by Sneha of Party Pretty Design and could easily be re-created for your own event. With a lovely mix of patterns,… Read More
What a bright and cheerful party I have to share with you today! This Monkeys & Bananas 1st birthday party was sent to us by Iliana Morton Photography, and was created for Alejandra’s {of The Marshmallow Studio} son’s first birthday. The colors are classic yellow & green with brown added, and there are “a barrel… Read More
I could not resist sharing this adorable first birthday party sent in by Jennifer of Honeycomb Events. She created this “Little Gentleman” themed birthday party for her little guy and you are going to die when you see his sweet photo below! Jennifer gave this party a real ‘gentleman’s lounge’ feel that is even fit… Read More
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