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7 Apr

Spring Party Ideas

If you’re hosting a party or shower this spring, the Spring Parties Ideas gallery on marthastewart.com is full of inspiration! I especially love the idea of the butterflies on the paper lanterns (pictured above), and would love to try a super contemporary approach to this idea: maybe all-white butterflies on vividly colored lanterns like fuschia, [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 7th, 2008 at 9:27am

19 Mar

Get Creative with PEEPS

categories: easter, food and drinks, get inspired

RealSimple.com has a great article/slideshow up right now featuring new and fun ways to get creative with Easter’s favorite sugar-coated marshmallow friends!
The feature also includes some “Fun Facts” – including this one which seriously shocks me: “PEEPS were made by hand using a pastry tube until 1954, when a machine was invented to create [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 19th, 2008 at 4:05pm

11 Mar

Seaside Ambiance

categories: get inspired, home accessories, theme parties

Even if you can’t afford that dreamy ocean-front home with the fabulous beach-side patio for entertaining (sigh…) , that doesn’t mean you can’t at least bring the beach to you! The trend in ocean/beach themed housewares this season is a breath of fresh air as we head into the warmer months, not to mention a [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 11th, 2008 at 11:13am

12 Feb

Cupcake Cake Bites

categories: birthday party ideas, food and drinks, get inspired

Think it’s impossible for the beloved cupcake to get any cuter? The creative talents of Bakerella and her adorable chocolate cake bites/lollipops just might change your mind!

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Read more → Posted on February 12th, 2008 at 10:51am

2 Jan

domino: 5 steps to a foolproof fete

categories: get inspired

Domino magazine has a great article on their website called "5 steps to a foolproof fete ". These easy-to-follow hosting tips include:
Serve a house cocktail
(a.k.a. a "signature drink" that coordinates with your theme)
Make your place smell fabulous
(using fragrant candles in key places)
Get the light right
(Avoid harsh lighting and go for a soft glow. Set [...]

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Read more → Posted on January 2nd, 2008 at 1:41am

20 Dec

White Christmas Party

categories: bridal shower ideas, christmas, get inspired, holiday ideas

I’m really loving this White Christmas Party design from antiques dealer/party host Nate Turner. The fun, monochromatic dessert display would also work great for a winter-themed baby or bridal shower, engagement party, or New Year’s Eve party!
Everything on the custom menu Turner put together actually goes along with the White Christmas theme, and includes [...]

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Read more → Posted on December 20th, 2007 at 11:37am