10 Nov

REAL PARTIES: Retro Chic Bridal Shower

categories: bridal shower ideas, real parties
REAL PARTIES: Retro Chic Bridal Shower

This super-stylish bridal shower was designed/hosted by Alison Donahue and features the always-fabulous color palette of chocolate and blue, plus tons of pretty details like parasols, retro-chic coasters, paper-wrapped vases, and polka dots. Read on for tons of photos and a full recap, in Alison’s own words…

“I wanted to host a beautiful bridal shower for [...]

6 Nov

Inspiration Board: Lovely Lilac & Gray

categories: bridal shower ideas, get inspired, guest blog
Inspiration Board: Lovely Lilac & Gray

Hi! I’m Rebecca Goering, author of Tastefully Entertaining, a blog providing ideas and inspiration for planning memorable events.  I am so thrilled to have the opportunity to guest post for HWTM today!
I’ve been extremely intrigued by the color gray lately.  It’s sophisticated, chic and compliments so many other colors – orange, green, white, blue, pink [...]

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
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, [...]

12 Aug

Moda Bella

categories: get inspired, paper love
Moda Bella

If you’ve ever visited the HWTM Party Themes section or have followed the blog for a while, then you probably already know that scrapbook paper is one of my favorite elements to decorate with; you can wrap vases with it, use the 12″ sheets as placemats, create napkin rings, favor tags…sky’s the limit!
There are tons [...]

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recipe box

  • Pot o’ Gold Brie + Salad
  • Basil Grande Cocktail
  • French Onion Soup
  • Better-than-Classic Butterscotch Pudding
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wish-list

  • Trellis Travel Mug
  • Cheeky and Cheerful Occasion Cards
  • Tipsy Toes Ice Cubes Set
  • Eat, Drink & Be Merry Tags
  • “Happy it’s Happy Hour” Flask