blog archives

February 2008
21 Feb

we launched!

categories: hwtm

Okay…so our “late-night” launched turned into more of an “early morning” launch (1:30am) – but the new site is finally live – hooray! Hope you like the new look of HWTM…and we’ll be adding lots more brand-new content for you today and throughout the coming weeks. Happy celebrating

21 Feb

sipping in style

categories: coffee and tea, drinkware

Espresso-lover or not, who can resist the adorable mini cups that accompany them? Most things already look cute in pint-sized packages – and when you throw great design in the mix – as in the examples below – it’s an irresistible combo!

20 Feb

brand-new website coming today!

categories: hwtm

Hi Everyone -
If you’ve visited hostesswiththemostess.com lately (or hwtm.com ), you’ve probably noticed that a new website is coming soon…and I’m happy to say that’s happening today!! It won’t be live until late night because we’re still working out a few kinks – and there are ALWAYS kinks, right? After months of working on this [...]

18 Feb

coming up this week…

categories: hwtm

Hi Everyone -I’m out of town until Tuesday afternoon (in Louisville, Kentucky!), so I won’t be able to post until late Tuesday, but we have a surprise coming up on Wednesday that has been in the works for months…and I’m excited to finally be able to share it with you So please [...]

15 Feb

Joceybella Invites

categories: invitations, paper love, wedding

In 2004, San Diego-based designer Jocey Canrinus founded Joceybella Invites "with a belief in the magic of Love" and has been busy creating beautiful custom wedding packages ever since! Joceybella also recently started offering affordable baby announcements and holiday cards. A few favorites are pictured below, all of which are available in a variety [...]

15 Feb

personalized paperweights

categories: fabulous gift ideas

Personalized gifts always seem especially thoughtful – like these adorable custom paperweights by Stacy Claire Boyd. With tons of contemporary patterns to choose from – ranging between chic & sophisticated to retro & girlie – you can personalize both the print and the name to create something your friend – or yourself – will love! [...]

  • BadaBadaBaby
  • Quirky Bird Designs
  • Project Wedding
  • Charming Cards
  • Gifts Define
  • Magnet Street Weddings
  • Lollipop Events
  • Hostess Jo
  • BadaBadaBride
  • Tiny Prints
  • The Celebration Shoppe
  • Peach Prints
  • Hello Lucky
  • Busy Bee Lifestyles
  • Vintage Paper Parade
  • Royal Design Studio
  • Design Dazzle
  • Wicked Good Dinner
  • Shades of Light
  • The Puppet Store

recipe box

  • Pot o’ Gold Brie + Salad
  • Basil Grande Cocktail
  • French Onion Soup
  • Better-than-Classic Butterscotch Pudding
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
  • Eat, Drink & Be Merry Tags
  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask