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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.

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13 Jan

{Party of 5} Fun-do, Rainbow, Backyard Wedding, Green Lantern, & Whoot Whoot

Here we go with the latest round of Party of 5 picks from our HWTM.com members! This round of parties ranges from an adorable Valentine’s Day “Fun-do” Party to a ridiculously cute & modern Owl-themed baby shower. Just click on a party title or collage to check out the full album & details! 1. Annual [...]

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11 Jan

Sweet “Love Bird” Valentine’s Day Brunch

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Valentines Day

This sweet Valentine’s Day theme will have you chirping little hearts of excitement… just like the darling little LOVE BIRD characters featured in the printables! Andressa from Twinkle Twinkle Little Party created a truly charming celebration here, brought to life through the traditional V-Day color palette of pink & red, paired with tiny hearts, polka [...]

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10 Jan

Fun & Creative Big Game Bash + Free Printables

Are you ready for some football… party ideas? Good! Because we recently teamed up with Tyson Any’tizers to bring you some festive, easy ideas for hosting your own FUN & CREATIVE BIG GAME BASH this year… including quick & easy food/treat options + an entire collection of (free!) football themed party printables in a palette [...]

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10 Jan

Sunny & Playful “Hello, Kiddo” Baby Shower

hello kiddo chevron baby shower - place setting

We are huge fans of Jesi Haack‘s design style around here, and this darling and very sunshine-y “Hello, Kiddo” Breakfast Baby Shower that she threw for a close friend is another great example why… From happy shades of yellow and bold chevron & stripe patterns to gorgeous flower arrangements, a kick-back breakfast bar, mason jar [...]

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06 Jan

DIY Tutorial: Creative Yarn Chandelier

DIY Yarn and Balloon Ball Chandelier Tutorial

I’m thrilled to share this super creative and useful “Yarn Chandelier Tutorial” from Nicolle of Libby Lane Press with you today! This project utilizes yarn, a glue mixture, and balloons – and is so versatile and budget-friendly. You can use these cool spheres for all sorts of parties and occassions… from birthday celebrations to baby [...]

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05 Jan

Charming Vintage Silhouette Birthday Party

Vintage Silhouette Birthday Party Dessert Table

This VINTAGE SILHOUETTE themed birthday party that Cristen and Jeff created for their daughter Savannah – along with design help from expert party stylist Kate Landers – is filled to the brim with charming details and inspiring DIY elements (like the fabulous paper doily dessert table backdrop, for starters!). Some of my favorite details include the pint-sized [...]

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