Autumn Entertaining: Wine & Cheese Bar

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I hope you’re ready for a marathon post today…{week really}, as I share my ideas for making Thanksgiving special and stylish! All week I’ll be sharing styled tables, DIY projects, and EASY recipes for hosting the holiday at your home.  I’m calling it my Autumn Entertaining Series and it all starts today with a Wine & Cheese… Read More

Ideas For Hosting A Pizza Party With International Flair

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Today I’m participating in our second blog hop of the holiday season, where 9 entertaining experts have collaborated to bring you inspiration for Thanksgiving & Fall Entertaining {see full list of participants & links at the bottom}. Since I am currently shooting some Thanksgiving posts for next week I decided I would share my suggestions… Read More

How To Host An Asian Themed Dinner Party

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Exotic “travel” themes are popular for all types of occasions from birthdays to anniversaries to showers. You may be inspired by a fabulous trip you took or your favorite cuisine from an area, or simply love the exotic differences in another culture. An Asian themed dinner party is a great way to share that with… Read More

Wine Inspired Soiree {Vendor Challenge}

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Our Autumn themed vendor challenge continues today with this fabulous wine inspired soiree from Danielle of Belleza e Luce. The rich copper tones are beautifully accented by green through the use of draped moss, glass ware, and tabletop accessories. This rustic + elegant dinner party design would be super for any intimate gathering such as… Read More

Autumn Dessert Party With Girl Friends

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I have one of the most beautiful and inspiring dessert parties to share with you today. This gathering for a group of girl friends comes from Rosie of Simply Rosie Photography, and was pulled together with the help of one of her friends, Rosella of Rosellas Lane Etsy shop, who is a master at crafting, sewing,… Read More

Intimate Garden Cocktail Party

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I’m so excited to share this party with you today – when I first saw it I think my jaw dropped! Not because it is over-the-top elaborate, but because it is so fabulously chic, and inspiring. This was a launch party designed by Katie of Petite Social and was held in a private courtyard garden…. Read More

A Rooftop Wine + Food Pairing Party

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I am literally swooning over this rooftop wine & food pairing party sent in by Cristina of Le Partie Sugar, who hosted the evening to celebrate food and wine and friends. It took place on her rooftop in LA and includes vintage furniture, 4 wines paired with farmer’s market food, dessert, and a guest bottle… Read More

Mexican Fiesta Party Inspiration

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Any time of year is great for hosting a Mexican Fiesta dinner party.  They make fun summer parties, festive birthday celebrations, or fantastic “just because” gatherings!  Here are some ideas from my latest contribution for Celebrations website…  Oh, and don’t forget the margaritas! You can see all my Fiesta design ideas in my article for Celebrations.  I don’t… Read More

Havana Nights Party

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I’m excited to share this latest project with you!  I’ve recently had the opportunity to create some original party ideas for the Celebrations website.  I’ve had a long relationship with the site writing articles and sharing my “real parties” with them, but to create editorial designs for inspiration purposes is what I love doing most… Read More

Dinner And A Movie – Outdoor Entertaining

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My friend Sharon of Cupcakes and Cutlery has got some mad skills when it comes to stylish design! She recently designed this “Dinner and a Movie” party to help inspire Autumn entertaining. Every little detail is divine and I soooo want to be at this party. Not only is her styling impeccable, but her idea… Read More