Trend Alert – Lamp Shade Forms

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I keep seeing this fabulous trend as I check out the wedding blogs, and it’s one of those things that’s so simple, you wouldn’t imagine it adds so much style to an event. I like to call it the “naked lamp shade.” Designers all over are stripping down lamp shades to their wire form and… Read More

Trend Alert – Paper Place Mats

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I’m a little obsessed lately with paper placemats, and by the looks of things, so are a lot of other folks too. I’m seeing so many styles that are being sold in pads of 50, as well as printable versions. I’ve seen them online for a couple of years but wasn’t completely smitten until I… Read More

Paper Backdrops

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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

Trend Alert – Balloons En Masse

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If there’s one thing I’ve noticed in the last year, it’s that balloons are not just for kids parties any more. In fact they have been elevated to ‘stylish decor’ when used en masse, and in creative ways, for both kids parties and more formal events. It reminds me of a conversation I chimed in… Read More

12 Paper Trends In ’12

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by Kori Clark Hello all!! It’s Kori here from Paper & Pigtails with my first contributor post! I thought that to start off the new year I would do a run down of the top 12 paper trends I think we’ll be seeing in the party world this year!! {From Pantone’s Site} 1 -  Bold… Read More

Trend Alert – Painted Rolling Carts

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I suddenly have a small obsession…for painted rolling carts, aka garden carts or tea carts. These are showing up all over the webs as crafty types give new life to an old cart by adding a splash of paint and turning it into a rolling bar display. Perhaps I’m so obsessed because I actually have… Read More

New Ideas For Chalkboard Paint

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Chalkboards have been popular in parties and entertaining for quite a while now, but recently I’ve found some new and unique ways they have been integrated. From backdrop walls to tabletop decor, these are some of my favorite ideas right now, and some that I hope you’ll incorporate. {To see the original source for each idea… Read More

Most Popular Party Supplies

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If you’ve poured over any amount of parties in the blogosphere lately, you know there are certain party items that are trending at the moment – striped straws, push pops, cupcake pedestals, bakers twine, mini milk bottles…. I’m proud to say that one of our newest sponsors, My Little Love, has these and more available… Read More

Trend Alert: Donuts

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Donuts are so popular right now for dessert tables as well as traditional brunch buffets.  Maybe because they are so budget friendly, or because everyone seems to love them, or because their shape lends itself to many fun display options.  With that in mind I thought I’d put together a few suggestions for serving up… Read More

Trend Alert: Lace

Oh My, I’ve been loving lace for so long now, I can’t believe I haven’t done a post about it yet!  Lace is one of my favorite materials being used in design these days.  From trims and ribbon, to large panels, I can’t get enough of it!  The popularity is directly related to the presence of vintage… Read More