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13 Nov

Modern Thanksgiving: Fall Favors & Treats

categories: get inspired, thanksgiving, wedding

In continuing our “fall-wedding-inspired Thanksgiving” series, this next post features clever fall favor & treat ideas from a beautiful, rustic-chic autumn reception.

Style Steal tips for your home celebrations:
• Candied apples look extra sweet when displayed on a tray of lined with crushed nuts and decorated with rose-hip berries and chrysanthemums.
• Fill small burlap sacks with [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 13th, 2008 at 9:06am

10 Nov

REAL PARTIES: Retro Chic Bridal Shower

categories: bridal showers, real parties

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 [...]

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Read more → Posted on November 10th, 2008 at 8:55am

13 Oct

Anne Taintor: Humor + Attitude

categories: drinkware, fabulous gift ideas, hostess gift ideas

Looking for more reasons to smile these days? Anne Taintor to the rescue!
Make someone laugh out loud with one of Anne’s hilarious flasks… or entertain a whole bunch of girlfriends with Anne’s cheeky button pins, which I think would be fabulous as napkin ring embellishments at a milestone birthday party, wedding shower, or girlie get-together!

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Read more → Posted on October 13th, 2008 at 11:29am

19 Sep

“Dessert Towel” Party Favors

categories: party favors, wedding

How brilliant are these charming “dessert towel” party favors? Soft terry washcloths cleverly arranged to look like desserts and topped with cherry or strawberry magnets…available in strawberry or chocolate cupcake, chocolate or strawberry cake roll, and cherry or custard mousse.
$4.50 - $5.00 each at AmericanBridal.com… or turn these into a fun DIY project!

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Read more → Posted on September 19th, 2008 at 9:22am

22 Jul

Simply Stated: Candy Favors

categories: Simply Stated: Celebrations, party favors

Today on Simply Stated: Celebrations - find ideas for unique candy-themed party & wedding favors, including mini cupcake lip glosses and cocktail-flavored jelly beans!

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Read more → Posted on July 22nd, 2008 at 7:55am

13 Jul

Paulette Mini-Boxes

categories: party favors

We’ve featured Paulette Bakery’s amazing macarons before, but I was excited to recently discover that this creative Beverly Hills-based French bakery also offers adorable mini boxes, perfectly sized for party favors! Each box fits 2 yummy macarons and features a cutout of Paulette’s signature logo, which allows the vibrant color of the treats you [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 13th, 2008 at 10:46pm

16 Jun

Little Boxes

categories: party favors, wedding

Why is it that mini versions of things are always so cute? Case in point: these adorable little edible favors from The White Aisle, which come with your choice of paper pattern, candy filling, and ribbon style! There are tons colors and styles to choose from too… here are a few of my favorite paper [...]

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Read more → Posted on June 16th, 2008 at 11:44am