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15 May

Hip Hostess Series: San Diego

categories: get inspired

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 [...]

13 May

Floral Centerpiece Inspiration

categories: decorating ideas, floral and garden, 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 [...]

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 [...]

28 Apr

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

categories: baby showers, bridal showers, 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…

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 [...]

18 Apr

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

categories: get inspired, hwtm

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 [...]

7 Apr

Spring Party Ideas

categories: bridal showers, decorating ideas, get inspired

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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