Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
Today we’re back to our Party Design Basics Series and this time we’re talking about food presentation. You can’t have a party without food, right! So why not make it more appetizing by adding a few extra embellishments to the buffet display. It’s great to add some designer items to your selection, which are already beautifully… Read More
There are several new party books hitting shelves this time of year and I have to share one of my favorites with you. I received a sneak peek copy of Amy Atlas’ new book, Sweet Designs, and it’s even better than I imagined it would be! Amy’s been working on this project for about 2… 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
by Rebekah Dempsey Right before Christmas one of A Blissful Nest’s design stylists, Michelle Skinner threw a baby shower for a friend who was adopting a baby from Thailand. Piyada is 18 months old and lives with a fabulous foster mother in her home country. Because of the strong connection the family has to Thailand,… Read More
by Kori Clark One of my favorite things about paper is how it can transform places…or parties!! Paper doesn’t have to just be used for the invites and the place cards, it can be used to decorate…to create a new design just for the occasion! I have been drooling over the different ways people can… Read More
Pink and green may be the signature “preppy” colors, but the blue stripes in this Modern Preppy dessert table take me back to the early 80′s and those infamous blue striped oxford Polo shirts! EVERYBODY had one! This dessert table takes “preppy” in a different direction – a more masculine direction so to speak. It’s… Read More
Since dessert tables are all the rage, I think it’s only fitting that I shine a spotlight on one of my favorite ‘sweets’ vendors, Bedazzle My Bonbons. Every time I work with Sasha I am overly excited to recieve her package and taste these glittery treats! Badazzle My Bonbons are little truffles that come in… Read More
I’m excited to address dessert tables in this edition of my year-long Party Design Basics series. Dessert tables have become THE party staple and focal point thanks to leaders in design like Amy Atlas and Sweets Indeed. You can hardly see a styled party today without an elaborate sweets display, but for the purpose of… Read More
Giddyup Cowboy, we’ve got a fantastic Western Themed Cowboy birthday party to share that is full of unique and creative ideas. Debbie of Wants and Wishes has done it again and designed a party that’s big on style and thoughtful touches. This Western theme incorporates classic paisley prints with Western fonts and lots of elements… 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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