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Easy avenue to pretty party favors: double-faced satin ribbon & decorative favor boxes by Midori . This luxe , 5/8" ribbon comes in unique patterns like the Eiffel Tower , Anchor , and Leaf motifs pictured above… perfect for themed or seasonal parties and weddings! (pictured above with Italian Favor Boxes )

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Asian-inspired decor has always been a personal favorite, as well as the combination of bright orange and lime green, so you can probably see why I instantly fell in love with this modern Asian Affair party theme from Social Couture ! This type of look could really be used for any type of dinner party or special occasion, but I think it would be especially great for contemporary bridal showers, engagement parties, or rehearsal dinners.

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We’ve had a lot of baby stuff going on here lately, so I feel like it’s time to switch it up a bit and talk about wedding celebrations for a few days! First up: stylish party favors/decorations for bridal showers and cool gift ideas for bridesmaids (or shower hostesses!) from the knot wedding shop . (plus a 10% off coupon code!)

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Congrats to Jen Wallace on the launch of her new online shop! Jen created the Indie Fixx Shop as an extension of her blog, Indie Fixx, with the goal of supporting and promoting independent design and small DIY business people. You’ll find everything from bath & body goods to jewelry, stationery & products for the home. I’m especially loving the block print kitchen towels (pictured above) and recycled paper chicken scratch notepads (top right, below).

These adorable, handmade lavendar patch and box of chocolate bon bon soaps would also make cute party favors or hostess gifts!

Reader Discount! Now through Nov 19th, receive 10% off your entire Indie Fixx Shop order with promo code “indie_fixx_hwtm10%“. Happy shopping!

Pear and Peony is an adorable new online shop that features hip, handmade party favors and contemporary invitation designs - hooray! Started by two NorCal graphic designers - Aimee Aikens and Kirsten Yeates - in order to “to merge our love of good design, party planning, and an epicurean lifestyle. Our belief is that life should be celebrated as grandly as we are able, while still making decisions that impact the world in a positive way.” {Love that philosophy!}

At Pear and Peony, you’ll find everything from invitations & invitation accessories to great party favor & favor packing ideas, including vanilla infused sugar tubes, dainty packages of flower seeds, and of course their gorgeously designed recipe card sets.

Today, Aimee and Kirsten are offering up 3 things for hwtm readers:
1. A $100 gift certificate to the lucky grand prize winner!
2. A $25 gift certificate to the 2nd place winner
3. A 20% discount to ALL readers with the coupon code “hostess“! (good through Nov 30th)

How to enter:
• Post any comment here
• Remember to user your blogger login or first name/last initial so we can identify you if you win.
• Giveaway ends Monday, Nov 12 at midnight PST. Good Luck!

Jessica - the ever-so-crafty designer from How about orange, sent over an awesome idea for custom party favors recently. She used ink-jet compatible shrinky sheets from ReadyMade to create custom key chains featuring designs printed from her computer - which is great because this gives you the opportunity to create party favors that perfectly match your theme! You can pull a cute pattern used in your tableware or party decor or even create personalized keychains for each of your guests using mongrammed initials. Click here for the step-by-step instructions. Thanks, Jess!

Take a breather from all the “Posh Spice” frenzy and meet PoshBetty! PoshBetty is a cool online shop started by 3 friends who where tired of cards and invitations that were “all the same”. In their own words, this meant “couples walking hand in hand, kittens chasing balls of yarn, and grandpa and grandson building a soapbox racecar”. So the girls decided to start their own company with the goal of bringing back 50’s style with a fresh, modern flair. Today, PoshBetty offers retro-mod invitations, announcements, stationery and more - and just recently launched a brand new favors section. A few samples pictured here - visit the website to view all the goods!

{party favors pictured above, clockwise from top left} CD Tin;, Rhinestone Monogram Stickers ($4.99/set of 12), Aqua Mini Cube Boxes ($7.99/set of 12) and Diamond Shaped Crystal Paperweights ($1.99/$3.29/$6.99 for S/M/L); Dot Ribbon ($4.99/12-yd roll), and Blue Silk Fan ($1.39 ea - available in several colors).

PoshBetty is also currently looking for tips, advice, and wedding stories from Newlyweds and Brides-to-Be. If you’ve got some good stories or advice to share with the world, click here to tell them all about it!

The powerhouse that is Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia recently unveiled yet another great website for all of us that love to craft and entertain! Checkout marthastewartcrafts.com for some cool new options in party favor packaging , gorgeous gift wrap , creative craft projects , and complete kids party sets !

I especially love these Tissue Paper Pom-Poms and Tissue Paper Flower Favor Boxes …

How cute is this Monkey Party In A Box kit?!

Jessica from “I Do Declare!” has some great new designer CD’s in her Etsy shop that would be perfect for your favorite party mixes! Make some for yourself or burn mixes as creative party or shower giveaways…or make a slideshow of fun pictures with your friends and send copies to them on these cute CDs as thoughtful “thinking of you” gifts. The designs were inspired by the ladies of Sex and the City and are - quite appropriately - named Carrie, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda! ($8/set of 4 at Etsy)

I remember a day almost 6 years ago now (seriously, where does the time go?!) that I received an adorable e-stationery note from my friend Liz Montna, telling me about this “great new online stationery company” that had recently launched. And thank goodness for all of us - this company - a little startup named “iomoi” - is now a hugely successful brand that we can turn to for oh-so-hip invitations and fabulous gifts! A few of my personal favorites pictured here: sweets sleeves, custom invites (from left: beach party, park avenue evening, pink invitation, and floral pattern chocolate), personalized coasters, and printed match box sets. (Be sure to check out their fantastic paper weights too!)