blog archives

January 2009
30 Jan

Wedding Lunch – Exhibit Gallery

categories: decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Wedding Lunch – Exhibit Gallery

Here’s some more event design inspiration from The Special Event… These images are from the Exhibit Gallery we walked through after the Wedding Lunch. The first room was a contemporary silver & white design and seemed to be the “star” of the show… judging from the oohs and aahs heard whenever people entered!

The centerpiece pictured [...]

30 Jan

Wedding Lunch – Black & White Room

categories: centerpiece ideas, get inspired, wedding
Wedding Lunch – Black & White Room

I just uploaded some pictures from the “Wedding Lunch” event I went to this week at The Special Event 2009 – which was luckily held in San Diego this year! Talk about inspiration overload – I was like a kid in a candy store at this luncheon! It was almost dizzying…  There were 16 [...]

29 Jan

Simply Stated: Manzanita Centerpieces

categories: Simply Stated, centerpiece ideas, wedding
Simply Stated: Manzanita Centerpieces

Today over at Simply Stated: Celebrations – check out some fabulous manzanita centerpiece ideas!
P.S. I went to a “Wedding Lunch” at an event planning conference in San Diego yesterday and will have tons more centerpiece inspiration for you soon! There were so many amazing designs to see, and I should be getting a disc tomorrow [...]

27 Jan

New Party Theme: Modern Moroccan

categories: birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas, theme parties
New Party Theme: Modern Moroccan

Looking for a fun theme for your next dinner party or birthday/bridal celebration? Check out our brand new Modern Moroccan party theme – complete with lots of easy DIY ideas for tablscaping, party decor & more!

Pictured above: Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea (Get the recipe.)

27 Jan

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: See’s Candies

categories: reader giveaways, valentines day
SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: See’s Candies

Winner Update 2/3: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to everyone that entered! And the lucky random winners are: Commenters #150 – Amber, #376 – Ruby, #387 – Tonya, and #141 – Rose. Congrats, everyone! We will be contacting you via email. Hope you enjoy the winnings!

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, [...]

27 Jan

Party Decor on a Budget (+ Boston Event Recap Part 2)

categories: decorating ideas, events, get inspired
Party Decor on a Budget (+ Boston Event Recap Part 2)

In continuing with Part 2 of the Boston Chambord/Hip Hostess recap – here are a few more of the tips we shared for our “Entertaining on a Budget” theme…this time focusing on party decor & general concepts. (Find tablescaping tips in Part 1.)
Pictured above are a couple shots of the Party Decor Ideas table before [...]

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  • 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
  • Flats Belly Wraps
  • Operation Shower

recipe box

  • Blueberry Sunrise Muffins
  • Patio Lemonade
  • Scallop Salad + Sweet Vanilla Chilli Dressing
  • Hot Hoagies with Shredded Chicken
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wish-list

  • Monogrammed Lucite Tray
  • Chop2Pot Cutting Boards
  • Framed Prints by JHill Design
  • All-in-One Cook Prep Set
  • Cupcake – The Pink Raccoon