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7 Jan

Hip Hostess Series Boston – Jan 15th!

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Hip Hostess Series Boston – Jan 15th!

We’ve been busy this week finalizing all the details for the Boston Hip Hostess event…which is already only a week from tomorrow! If you’re in the area, please grab a friend or 2 and come celebrate with us next Thursday night (January 15th) at the Nine Zero Hotel. There will be tasty cocktails, yummy hors [...]

5 Jan

Blog it Forward… for a great cause!

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Blog it Forward… for a great cause!

Let’s Eat Cake, an amazing fundraiser hosted by the equally amazing Melissa Margarita-DiStefano, is coming up quick: Tuesday, February 17th at the Plaza Paramount Hotel! Let’s Eat Cake is a cake decorating competition with all proceeds going to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Learn more about the fundraiser right here.
In an effort to make [...]

5 Jan

Creative Sipping: DIY Glasses

categories: cocktail recipes, decorating ideas, drinkware, get inspired
Creative Sipping: DIY Glasses

I’m finalizing the details for the upcoming Hip Hostess Event in Boston (January 15th) and thought I’d share one of my favorite “Stylish Entertaining on a Budget” tips with you today – which is the theme of the Boston event.
Scrapbooking materials are a great resource for budget-friendly entertaining – and this extends way beyond paper! [...]

30 Dec

Host a London Staycation Party!

categories: get inspired, in the news, theme parties
Host a London Staycation Party!

Can’t get away on a fancy trip this holiday? Why not bring the destination to you?! This is the concept behind the “Staycation!” feature in People magazine’s special Holiday 2008 Extra issue, which included  3 “dream destination” vacation spots – Aspen, London, and The Caribbean – and I was super excited to be asked to [...]

23 Dec

Bakerella’s Snow Globe Cupcakes

categories: christmas, food and drinks, fun for kids, get inspired
Bakerella’s Snow Globe Cupcakes

There are some people that are creative with food, and then there are others that are just PURE GENIUS! Bakerella easily falls into the latter category – just take these ridiculously clever “Snow Globe Coca-Cola Cupcakes” for example, which she made from upside-down mini coke bottles, red baking cups, and lots of sweet stuff.  I [...]

22 Dec

Inspire Me – Contest WINNERS!

categories: christmas, decorating ideas, get inspired
Inspire Me – Contest WINNERS!

Thank you so much to everyone who both entered and voted in the Inspire Me! Holiday Entertaining Contest! More than 900 of you cast your votes(!)… and here’s who you picked as your winners:
1ST PRIZE: Whimsical Christmas by Kendall Shiffler
Prize includes: $1250 Crate and Barrel Gift Card, $250 Entertaining Essentials Prize Pack, one year’s supply [...]

  • BadaBadaBaby
  • 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
  • Flats Belly Wraps
  • Operation Shower

recipe box

  • Blueberry Sunrise Muffins
  • Patio Lemonade
  • Scallop Salad + Sweet Vanilla Chilli Dressing
  • Hot Hoagies with Shredded Chicken
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wish-list

  • Monogrammed Lucite Tray
  • Chop2Pot Cutting Boards
  • Framed Prints by JHill Design
  • All-in-One Cook Prep Set
  • Cupcake – The Pink Raccoon