3 Feb

Simply Stated: Old Hollywood Glam… with a Mod Twist

categories: Simply Stated, theme parties
Simply Stated: Old Hollywood Glam… with a Mod Twist

With this week’s Hip Hostess Series event coming up quick – it’s probably no suprise that “Hollywood Glam” has been on the brain – and one thing I’ve discovered while putting everything together is how many different twists you can actually put on this theme! Today over at Simply Stated, check out some ideas for [...]

30 Jan

Wedding Lunch – Exhibit Gallery

categories: decorating ideas, get inspired, wedding
Wedding Lunch – Exhibit Gallery

Here’s some more event design inspiration from The Special Event… These images are from the Exhibit Gallery we walked through after the Wedding Lunch. The first room was a contemporary silver & white design and seemed to be the “star” of the show… judging from the oohs and aahs heard whenever people entered!

The centerpiece pictured [...]

30 Jan

Wedding Lunch – Black & White Room

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Wedding Lunch – Black & White Room

I just uploaded some pictures from the “Wedding Lunch” event I went to this week at The Special Event 2009 – which was luckily held in San Diego this year! Talk about inspiration overload – I was like a kid in a candy store at this luncheon! It was almost dizzying…  There were 16 [...]

9 Jan

Junebug: Best Wedding Photos of 2008

categories: wedding
Junebug: Best Wedding Photos of 2008

If you’re on the market for a wedding photographer – or just love looking at stunning photos/visual eye candy in general – definitely check out The Best Wedding Photos of 2008 feature over at Junebug Weddings. It’s a gorgeous display of imagery from talented photographers around the world! For example: Amelia and Justin Lyon (pictured [...]

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!
Pictured [...]

24 Nov

Real Weddings: Natural & Organic-Inspired Wedding Reception

categories: centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, eco-chic, wedding
Real Weddings: Natural & Organic-Inspired Wedding Reception

Even though weddings are usually done on a much larger scale than at-home parties, the level of creativity that goes into the receptions makes them a wonderful resource for drawing inspiration & ideas from for everyday celebrations & holiday parties as well, even if you just emulate a few of them or modify the ideas [...]

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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