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25 Sep

Fashion as Event Inspiration

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Fashion as Event Inspiration

Hi, I’m Kati Driscoll, author of The Finer Things, an entertaining and design focused blog for FineStationery.com.
Although stationery is the primary influence for many of my posts, the trends that I see in runways, in shops and on the streets play a big part in inspiring many of my posts - especially Tuesday Trends. It’s [...]

10 Sep

Fabric-Inspired Entertaining

categories: decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Fabric-Inspired Entertaining

I’ve adored this Pucci Inspired Wedding from Brides.com for a while now, and the idea behind a fabric-inspired soirée actually flows along the same lines as yesterday’s post on scrapbook-inspired entertaining.
Fabric is perfect for creating table runners and embellishing party favors, vases, and guest books. You can also scan the fabric pattern into your computer [...]

9 Sep

Simply Stated: Easy Entertaining - Scrap it!

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, decorating ideas, get inspired
Simply Stated: Easy Entertaining - Scrap it!

If you’ve followed HWTM for a while or checked out the party themes section, you may have noticed that I love to use scrapbooking supplies as tools for entertaining. Scrapbooking supplies are affordable, and there’s so much variety available from holiday and occasion themes to fabulous color palettes and modern prints that the possibilities for [...]

5 Sep

I Heart NY (see you soon!)

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I Heart NY (see you soon!)

I have no idea how summer flew by so fast, but the good news is that there are lots of things to look forward to and celebrate over the next few months!  If you’re looking for some fun new ways to spice up your upcoming celebrations or holiday parties, please come join us for the [...]

29 Aug

HWTM on KCRA: Labor Day Party Ideas

categories: decorating ideas, food presentation, get inspired
HWTM on KCRA: Labor Day Party Ideas

I’m up in Northern California visiting family this week and had the opportunity to share a some Labor Day party ideas on Sacramento’s KCRA News this morning, which was so much fun! The focus of the segment was ideas for throwing a stylish & creative Labor Day party without spending a ton of money or [...]

28 Aug

Simply Stated: Bold Black & Yellow

categories: decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Simply Stated: Bold Black & Yellow

I’ve been adoring black, white, and bright yellow lately, so this color combo was my focus for a party inspiration board over at Simply Stated today. Head over there for all the details, and if there are any particular color palettes that you’d like to see turned into a new inspiration board, please let me [...]

19 Aug

Fabulous White Wedding Inspiration (DIY!)

categories: centerpiece ideas, get inspired
Fabulous White Wedding Inspiration (DIY!)

We’ve got some wonderful new wedding/party decor inspiration for you in Entertaining 101 today! The super-creative Morgan Spenla shares some fabulous ideas and imagery from her very gorgeous, very “DIY Bride” wedding…and I really mean DIY - this ambitious 22-year-old bride even made the fondant cake herself!
Click here for details on everything from the 3 [...]

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