adult birthday

5 Oct

REAL PARTIES: Chic & Colorful Birthday

This gorgeous party that Linda Roos created for her 35th birthday is so colorful, chic… and versatile! Her tiered centerpieces – and this overall look – would also be great for wedding showers and anniversary celebrations. And how great is this homemade birthday banner:

Read on for lots of photos and all the details, as told [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 5th, 2009 at 11:30am

1 Oct

REAL PARTIES: Khaki is the New Blue

categories: birthday party ideas, theme parties, wedding

I’m just loving this khaki & blue party that Noel Culbertson put together to celebrate her husband’s birthday and recent promotion! The color palette is so crisp & chic… this look would also be gorgeous for a wedding or engagement party, or any nautically-themed celebration.
Read on for all the details, as told by Noel…

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“My husband [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 1st, 2009 at 10:25am

9 Apr

“Barbie-licious” PINK Drinks (Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap – Part 2)

categories: bachelorette, cocktail recipes, theme parties

Just realized that I forgot to post these pink drink recipes earlier from Barbie’s 50th Birthday Party – sorry about that!
Recipes for all 4 (aptly named!) signature drinks from the Colin Cowie-designed bash are below. Cheers!
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Barbie Doll-icious!
1.5 oz Knob Creek
1 oz Cranberry
.75 oz Pineapple Juice
.75 oz fresh OJ
.75 oz fresh Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Combine all the [...]

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Read more → Posted on April 9th, 2009 at 1:02pm

25 Mar

Flirty “French Candy” Party Theme

categories: bachelorette, birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas

This Black, White, and Pink wedding theme from brides.com is also fabulous inspiration for a flirty, “French Candy” themed birthday party or bridal shower (especially a lingerie-themed shower!).
Party Decor: Flower arrangements (roses, carnations, hydrangeas, peonies), party favors, and candy treats are all pretty in pink, and black stripes & polka dots add some fun, Parisian-cafe-inspired [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 25th, 2009 at 11:32am

13 Mar

Barbie’s Birthday Party Recap (Part 1) + Tips from Event Planner Colin Cowie

categories: bachelorette, birthday party ideas, events, theme parties

In honor of Barbie’s 50th Birthday/Anniversary – Mattel went all out with a very cool, VERY PINK birthday bash at the “Real” Life-Size Barbie Dream House in Malibu, CA.

Jonathan Adler was tapped to do the interior design of the “Dream House”, and celebrity event planner Colin Cowie (who also hosts’s Lifetime’s Get Married show) brought [...]

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Read more → Posted on March 13th, 2009 at 9:39am

27 Jan

New Party Theme: Modern Moroccan

categories: birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas, theme parties

Looking for a fun theme for your next dinner party or birthday/bridal celebration? Check out our brand new Modern Moroccan party theme – complete with lots of easy DIY ideas for tablscaping, party decor & more!

Pictured above: Traditional Moroccan Mint Tea (Get the recipe.)

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Read more → Posted on January 27th, 2009 at 11:55am