Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
Party features have gotten so elaborate and detailed over the past few years that sometimes it’s nice to see a design that is sleek and minimalist, yet still stylish and chic. Today’s baby shower feature photographed by IYQ Photography is a great example. There are sweet details, beautiful signage, and a lovely modern-rustic aesthetic to… Read More
Looking forward to New Years Eve? This dinner party design I created for The Party Dress magazine is perfect for ringing in the new year or celebrating a special birthday. The idea was to work with a plaid theme, but I didn’t want to do the flannel, rustic, or traditional red that has been done… Read More
I love to see a little sparkle and glam added to parties and showers. It’s similar to decorating a room and adding mirrors or a crystal chandelier to make everything else come alive. This beautiful bridal shower was sent in by Amanda of Igo YOUgo blog, who helped throw a roof top soiree with a… Read More
My most recent styling project for Celebrations website was to create a Giraffe themed baby shower based on an adorable modern invitation from Pear Tree Greetings. I loved the colors I had to work with which were turquoise, orange, and yellow. The idea was to design a luncheon complete with table setting, a menu &… Read More
This Preppy Golf Themed baby shower feature is way past due. It’s from the Operation Shower event I helped with in Ponte Vedra, Florida back in early May. As you know I love volunteering my time to this organization that gives group baby showers to expectant moms whose husbands are deployed serving our country. When… Read More
Owl themes have been popular for a couple of years now in everything from Halloween to bridal showers. One of my latest project for Celebrations.com was to create ideas for a Modern Owl Baby Shower inspired by the owl invitation from Pear Tree Greetings. I loved putting this party together using the invitation’s color scheme… 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
It’s a fact that as kids get older there is less inspiration to go by when planning their birthday parties. There aren’t many “themes” to choose from and kids are at that “picky” age, so when I saw this photo shoot by Jesi Haack I thought it would be perfect for teens and tweens! Jesi combined… Read More
Today’s party submission comes from another fabulous duo, Sweet Art, which offers food design & event photography. Renee and Elizabeth designed a “Baby Clothesline” baby shower that was bright and modern. Along with the dessert table, there was a scrumptious food buffet and tea bar set up. Using the clothesline theme the ladies added ‘button’… 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
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