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5 Nov

Alison Sweeney Baby Shower: Sneak Peek

categories: baby shower ideas, real parties
Alison Sweeney Baby Shower: Sneak Peek

Here’s a little sneak peek of the baby shower I decorated this past weekend for Alison Sweeney, which also benefited St. Jude Children’s Hospital! Since Mrs. Sweeney (a.k.a. “Sami” from Days of Our Lives) chose this design from tiny*prints as her baby shower invitation, we went with a modern take on a “Momma Bird/Baby Bird” [...]

30 Oct

REAL PARTIES: Gothic Glam Halloween Dinner Party

categories: halloween, real parties
REAL PARTIES: Gothic Glam Halloween Dinner Party

HWTM Reader Angela Hudson recently sent over some images of the Gothic Glam table that she created for her Halloween dinner party tomorrow night, and check out how cool it turned out!

I asked Angela to share some details with us regarding how everything came together, so here are some shopping resources & “how-to” tips in [...]

7 Oct

REAL PARTIES: Modern Circus Soirée

categories: birthday party ideas, kids party ideas, real parties
REAL PARTIES: Modern Circus Soirée

Fun, festive, modern, playful, cute… this colorful Circus Soirée that Michelle Thornton created for her son’s first birthday celebration has it all! Better yet, Michelle was able to find that perfect balance between a whimsical, kid-friendly party that’s occasion-appropriate, and a stylish atmosphere that adults will find appealing as well…

Read on for LOTS of photos [...]

2 Oct

NY Event Pics – Sneak Peek

categories: decorating ideas, events, real parties
NY Event Pics – Sneak Peek

As promised, here are a few snapshots of some of the NY event decor that we took with our own camera before the first party session on Tuesday night. This is just a little peek – the professional shots should cover all the different areas of the party, the entire tablescape, food, cocktails, little details [...]

24 Sep

Style Spy: Pampered Inspiration

categories: bridal shower ideas, real parties
Style Spy: Pampered Inspiration

{by new HWTM event correspondent: Jennifer Berson}
I was so excited when Hostess with the Mostess was recently invited to attend an exclusive spa event called Pamper Me Fabulous, styled by the ultra-creative Fresh Events Company. As a new HWTM event correspondent, it’s my job to attend fabulous fetes & chic soirees and share tips [...]

16 Sep

REAL PARTIES: Art Nouveau Parisian Bridal Shower

categories: bridal shower ideas, real parties, wedding ideas
REAL PARTIES: Art Nouveau Parisian Bridal Shower

If you’re looking for a chic new party theme for an upcoming shower or special event – check out this stylish & colorful “Turn of the Century, Art Nouveau Parisian” theme created by Kerri Butler for her friend’s bridal shower soirée. Inspired by the bride’s plans for honeymooning in Paris, Kerri used bright, rich colors, [...]

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wish-list

  • Personalized Melamine Plates
  • Joseph Joseph Salad Server
  • Wine and a Flat Iron Cocktail Napkins
  • Squeeze Juice Glasses
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