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books
20 Nov

Book Review: Simply Elegant Flowers with Michael George

categories: Simply Stated, books
Book Review: Simply Elegant Flowers with Michael George

Today over at RealSimple.com- check out my review of Simply Elegant Flowers with Michael George… a truly fabulous book and a great gift idea for party lovers, hostesses, and brides-to-be. Added bonus – lots of eye candy!
{Photos by Brie Williams}

12 Oct

SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Party Basics for New Nesters {author signed copies}

categories: books, reader giveaways
SURPRISE GIVEAWAY: Party Basics for New Nesters {author signed copies}

Winner Update: This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for all the great recommendations! I’m going to compile a list for everyone from them soon!  And the 3 random winners of the drawing are… Commenters #94 – Grace, #15 – April, and #116 – Barb. Congrats, ladies! We’ll be contacting you via email to [...]

20 Mar

Spring & Summer Party Inspiration

categories: books, centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, easter, wedding
Spring & Summer Party Inspiration

Well, today is officially the first day of Spring! I thought it would be fun to celebrate the imminent arrival of warmer weather with some spring-and-summer-appropriate decorating inspiration from one of my favorite entertaining books: The Perfect Wedding Details by Maria McBride.
Regardless of whether or not you actually have a wedding to plan – wedding [...]

19 Mar

Creative & Gracious Gifts for Guests

categories: books, fabulous gift ideas, party favors, wedding
Creative & Gracious Gifts for Guests

If you’re looking for a creative way to say thank you to your wedding guests – especially those that have traveled far and wide to help celebrate your big day – try surprising them with a “Welcome!” treat in their hotel room or a parting gift as they head home from reception.
Jo Gartin’s Weddings has [...]

11 Feb

Simply Stated: Hello, Cupcake!

categories: Simply Stated, birthday party ideas, books
Simply Stated: Hello, Cupcake!

This week over at Simply Stated – check out the details on Karen Tack & Alan Richardson’s super creative Hello, Cupcake! book – featuring some of the most clever & adorable cupcakes you ever will see! (Great price too)

20 Nov

Girligami + Joy by Mel Lim

categories: books, fabulous gift ideas, get inspired, guest blog, paper love
Girligami + Joy by Mel Lim

Hello everyone! This is Mel Lim, the founder of BACE – Business & Creative exchange, a blog for JOYBYMELLIM.com.
I am thrilled to be part of HWTM blog today. Though my blog is normally about business and design, I have money-saving tips to share on hosting super fun parties for both personal and corporate events.
This idea [...]

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  • 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