23 Jan

REAL PARTIES: Under the Tuscan Sun Bridal Shower

categories: bridal shower ideas, mothers day, real parties
REAL PARTIES: Under the Tuscan Sun Bridal Shower

I’m so excited to share this latest “Real Party” feature with you… it’s a gorgeous ‘Under the Tuscan Sun” bridal shower featuring vibrant sunflowers and the rich colors of Tuscany. The hostess behind the party – Lina Wallace from A Stunning Affair – created this for shower for her sister-in-law and she did such a [...]

21 Jan

Boston Hip Hostess – Event Recap

categories: decorating ideas, events, get inspired
Boston Hip Hostess – Event Recap

I’m so happy to report that the Boston Hip Hostess Event was a success! Everyone we met on our trip to Boston was so incredibly nice, the venue – KO Prime at Nine Zero Hotel – was wonderful to work with, and we had a fantastic turnout!  Here are some photos to give you a [...]

19 Jan

REAL PARTIES: Global Lounge Style

categories: birthday party ideas, bridal shower ideas, real parties, thanksgiving
REAL PARTIES: Global Lounge Style

I’ve been admiring this swanky party theme from the ultra-creative Joanna of Lotushaus for a while now.  She created this fun “Global Lounge” theme for Thanksgiving (yes, Thanksgiving!!), but don’t you think this look would also work beautifully for a variety of occasions? I’m thinking bridal shower, engagement party, or milestone birthday for starters…
What I [...]

17 Dec

Dreaming of a Pink Christmas…

categories: christmas, decorating ideas, holiday ideas
Dreaming of a Pink Christmas…

Pink may not be one of the colors you’d usually consider for your holiday party decor, but one look at this fabulous “Pretty-in-Pink” gallery from BHG.com just might change your mind! These ideas would also be lovely for a holiday-set wedding, bridal shower, or girlie-girl birthday celebration.

And of course every pink party requires matching pink [...]

3 Dec

Table Trends at Once Wed

categories: bridal shower ideas, decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Table Trends at Once Wed

If you haven’t been to Once Wed yet – prepare yourself for creative overload once you get there!  One of my favorite things they produce is a bi-monthly “Table Trends” post featuring beautiful and unique wedding tablescapes – and all the details on how to recreate them – on a budget of $250 or less!
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14 Nov

Cute Drink Stirrers + Spiked Apple Cider

categories: bridal shower ideas, cocktail recipes, holiday ideas, thanksgiving, wedding
Cute Drink Stirrers + Spiked Apple Cider

Here’s another super cute idea from the brides.com Orange Crush wedding gallery, perfect for personalizing fall & winter weddings or showers: hot apple cider dressed up with personalized drink stirrers and a cinnamon stick. Serve this up in see-through coffee mugs, like these cool Irish Coffee Glasses from Crate & Barrel. ($2.95 each)

To make the [...]

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