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JENNIFER SBRANTI is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Hostess with the Mostess® (HWTM), a hip and modern party planning resource. HWTM brings creative entertaining ideas to light through an inspirational “how-to” website and popular daily blog.
Having hosted countless celebrations herself, ranging from special occasion showers and everyday get-togethers to large events, Sbranti now shares her contemporary style and no-fuss approach to entertaining with others. Her ideas have been featured in media outlets such as People, InStyle Weddings, Life&Style, Real Simple, and Extra! TV, and she is a featured contributor for several well-respected online communities, including iVillage.com and BHG.com.
Sbranti resides in San Diego with her husband {and business partner} Sonny and their sweet 1-year old daughter, Macy.
Follow Me on Google+ Follow @hwtm_jennWho needs Black Friday crowds and congested parking lots when you’ve got the comfort of your home computer, PJ’s, and beautiful digital gift guides to pore through, right? :) Case in point – the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide from The TomKat Studio just came out this week and it’s full of wonderfully creative gift ideas [...]
This cheery & bright KID-FRIENDLY THANKSGIVING shoot by stationery designer Lauren McKinsey is modern simplicity at it’s best! Lauren was able capture a very clean and contemporary look with great patterns and a vibrant color palette, but also threw in a few vintage pieces for added rustic charm and character. Creative details like sprinkle-rimmed milk [...]
SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: 150 Save the Dates from MagnetStreet
- posted in:
- Giveaways & Contests
- Stationery & Wrap
Winner Update 11/25/11: This giveaway is now closed. While we hate having to pick only one winner, at random of course, we are excited to announce that Lori, who said, “I love the Bride and groom save the date card” was the lucky winner! Congrats Lori! We hope you enjoy getting to pick out your [...]
I’m excited to send a shout out and huge congrats to my friend & fellow blogger Marie LeBaron from the popular and super creative blog Make and Takes on the launch of her very first book: MAKE and TAKES for KIDS! I met Marie when we worked on the very first SocialLuxe Lounge party in [...]
NEW Vintage Glam Holiday Theme {+ Free Party Printables}
- posted in:
- Christmas / Holiday
- DIY & Downloads
I posted a little sneak peek of our brand new Vintage Holiday Glam theme earlier this month – but the full details are now up! You can view them right here (in editorial style) and also right here (in photo gallery style). My goal with this theme was to achieve a look that was a [...]
If you love vintage style, prepare to fall head over heels for this sweet and adorable “Vintage Pumpkin & Roses” first birthday party and all of it’s lovely burlap, lace, and fall-inspired goodness! Nicole from Million Dollar $mile Celebrations dreamed up this adorable celebration for her daughter’s first birthday, and not only is this it [...]


















