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decorating ideas
9 Feb

Hip Hostess L.A. – Sneak Peek

categories: decorating ideas, events, get inspired, theme parties
Hip Hostess L.A. – Sneak Peek

Hi Everyone – I want to start the new week with an apology for the light posting last week. I was pretty much consumed with getting everything ready for Thursday’s Hip Hostess Event at the SLS Beverly Hills – and since this party was so soon after the Boston event, I’ve been having a hard [...]

2 Feb

Thanks, Amy! (+ Valentine Candy Buffet)

categories: decorating ideas, food presentation, in the news
Thanks, Amy! (+ Valentine Candy Buffet)

One of my favorite eye candy resources – Amy Atlas Events – was just featured in the premier issue of Southern Weddings magazine (a new glossy that’s loaded with great material, by the way)! Click here to download a pdf of Amy’s article…aptly titled “Oh, Sugar!“.
I was also excited to discover that Amy listed HWTM [...]

30 Jan

Wedding Lunch – Exhibit Gallery

categories: decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Wedding Lunch – Exhibit Gallery

Here’s some more event design inspiration from The Special Event… These images are from the Exhibit Gallery we walked through after the Wedding Lunch. The first room was a contemporary silver & white design and seemed to be the “star” of the show… judging from the oohs and aahs heard whenever people entered!

The centerpiece pictured [...]

27 Jan

Party Decor on a Budget (+ Boston Event Recap Part 2)

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Party Decor on a Budget (+ Boston Event Recap Part 2)

In continuing with Part 2 of the Boston Chambord/Hip Hostess recap – here are a few more of the tips we shared for our “Entertaining on a Budget” theme…this time focusing on party decor & general concepts. (Find tablescaping tips in Part 1.)
Pictured above are a couple shots of the Party Decor Ideas table before [...]

21 Jan

Boston Hip Hostess – Event Recap

categories: decorating ideas, events, get inspired
Boston Hip Hostess – Event Recap

I’m so happy to report that the Boston Hip Hostess Event was a success! Everyone we met on our trip to Boston was so incredibly nice, the venue – KO Prime at Nine Zero Hotel – was wonderful to work with, and we had a fantastic turnout!  Here are some photos to give you a [...]

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! [...]

  • 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
  • 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