blog archives

March 2009
16 Mar

Simply Stated: Orla Kiely for Target

categories: Simply Stated, dinnerware, drinkware, serveware
Simply Stated: Orla Kiely for Target

Today over at Simply Stated – get the details on the new (fabulous + affordable!) Orla Kiely for Target line, plus a few ideas for an party/shower theme inspired by this collection!

And while we’re on the subject of the Orla Kiely brand… how fabulous are these bags from her Spring/Summer 2009 collection?! These aren’t even [...]

13 Mar

Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap (Part 1) + Tips from Event Planner Colin Cowie

categories: bachelorette, birthday party ideas, events, theme parties
Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap (Part 1) + Tips from Event Planner Colin Cowie

In honor of Barbie’s 50th Birthday/Anniversary – Mattel went all out with a very cool, VERY PINK birthday bash at the “Real” Life-Size Barbie Dream House in Malibu, CA.

Jonathan Adler was tapped to do the interior design of the “Dream House”, and celebrity event planner Colin Cowie (who also hosts’s Lifetime’s Get Married show) brought [...]

12 Mar

REAL PARTIES: “TinkerBright” Birthday

categories: birthday party ideas, kids party ideas, real parties
REAL PARTIES: “TinkerBright” Birthday

We have a new “Real Party” for you that’s loaded with decorating inspiration for those of you that love COLOR! This is a party that Michelle Schobert threw for her daughter’s 9th birthday celebration. Keep reading for lots of pics and all the colorful details, as told by Michelle:
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“My youngest daughter Courtney has had a [...]

11 Mar

Simply Stated: Inspiration Boards Made Easy

categories: Simply Stated, bridal shower ideas, get inspired
Simply Stated: Inspiration Boards Made Easy

Today on Simply Stated: get the details on a fabulous web-based application that makes creating digital inspiration boards for your parties & celebrations super easy… no graphics training required!  I used it this morning to create the Pretty in Pink Bridal Shower board pictured above… in about 15 minutes flat! Learn more.

10 Mar

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Garnish

categories: get inspired, paper party supplies, reader giveaways
SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Garnish

Winner Update – 3/17: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much to all 300+ of you that entered! And the FOUR lucky, random winners are: Commenters # 221 (Five O’Clock Somewhere), #223 (Danielle), #114 (Amber), and #188 (Whitney). Congrats! Garnish will be contacting each of you directly to coordinate your prize!
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I’m really excited to [...]

9 Mar

Hip, Hand-Blown Martini Glasses

categories: drinkware, fabulous gift ideas
Hip, Hand-Blown Martini Glasses

I’m loving the look of these hip & colorful martini glasses by Swedish designer Matz Borgstrom for Sagaform. Available as a set of 4, each martini stem features its own juicy hue in hot pink, green, blue, and orange. ($29.95 at Wrapables.com)

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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