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15 May

Hip Hostess Series: San Diego

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I’m excited to share that HWTM is teaming up with Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur to host a series of events for readers! For this "Hip Hostess Series", we’ll be traveling to 7 cities across the US over the next 12 months putting on (free) entertaining workshops/parties where you can pick up tips and ideas [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 15th, 2008 at 9:13am

13 May

Floral Centerpiece Inspiration

categories: decorating ideas, floral design, get inspired

TheKnot.com has a fabulous "centerpieces" photo gallery that’s definitely worth checking out – especially if you’re looking for some inspiration for your wedding or next party! Even though some of the designs in wedding pictures can be overly difficult or expensive to recreate for everyday parties at home, there are almost always some doable [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 13th, 2008 at 2:59pm

6 May

Sweet Images from Sweet Paul

categories: food and drinks, food presentation, get inspired

I recently discovered a fantastic blog called Sweet Paul that focuses on design, craft & food. Sweet Paul is authored by Paul Lowe, a talented interior and food stylist from NY. His blog is full of wonderful inspiration for food presentation – like the fabulous fruit ice cubes pictured above (from the [...]

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Read more → Posted on May 6th, 2008 at 10:32am

28 Apr

“An Asian-Inspired Affair” – by The Wedding Chicks

categories: baby shower ideas, bridal shower ideas, get inspired, theme parties

{by Guest Hostesses: Amy Squires and Jocey Canrinus of the fabulous new wedding website: Wedding Chicks: Sassy Weddings for Cool Chicks!}
Throwing a stylish soirée can be simple if you stick to a theme. We decided to throw an Asian-inspired affair and want to share our fabulous finds with you! Here are the party details…

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23 Apr

Epicurious on Partying Green

categories: decorating ideas, eco-chic, get inspired

A common misconception about "partying green" is that it means the look of the party has to literally be green – or at least based on earthy shades of green and brown. That’s why I was so happy to see this beautiful red and lilac table as the headliner image for author Danny Seo [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 23rd, 2008 at 10:30am

18 Apr

“Cause a Ric Rac!” – by Guest Hostess Sheena Kalso

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Let’s start a Ric Rac craze, shall we? Such a nostalgic, even vintage, piece of sewing detail can add a special touch your party guests will notice. Here are a few ideas we’ve collected:

1. Sabre Paris has a Ric Rac plate collection of many, many colors.
2. Crafty mama Morgan Moore [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 18th, 2008 at 11:02am