6 Apr

DIY: Chipboard & Flower Field Centerpiece

categories: DIY, centerpiece ideas, decorating ideas, easter
DIY: Chipboard & Flower Field Centerpiece

These fun, DIY centerpieces can be customized with your own favorite flowers, shapes, and papers to create a look that’s uniquely yours… and tailored to any occasion!
The example pictured above is for our Easter table this year, but this look would also be cute for a baby shower or “love birds” bridal shower…

YOU’LL NEED:
Small Bedding [...]

5 Jan

Creative Sipping: DIY Glasses

categories: cocktail recipes, decorating ideas, drinkware, get inspired
Creative Sipping: DIY Glasses

I’m finalizing the details for the upcoming Hip Hostess Event in Boston (January 15th) and thought I’d share one of my favorite “Stylish Entertaining on a Budget” tips with you today – which is the theme of the Boston event.
Scrapbooking materials are a great resource for budget-friendly entertaining – and this extends way beyond paper! [...]

25 Nov

Thankful for: Quick & Easy Table Decor

categories: centerpiece ideas, thanksgiving
Thankful for: Quick & Easy Table Decor

If you’re looking for an easy & affordable way to dress up the Thanksgiving table in a pinch – just head to the scrapbooking aisle of your favorite craft store! The best thing about this concept is that you can tailor the look of the table to whatever your favorite paper pattern might be…

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27 Oct

Modern Parisian Soirée – Event Photos

categories: decorating ideas, events, theme parties
Modern Parisian Soirée – Event Photos

Here are a few pictures from our Hip Hostess Series NYC event last month – the Modern Parisian Soirée! You’ll find lots more photos in 2 albums on the HWTM Facebook Page: Hip Hostess Series NYC: Part 1 & Part 2. Complete details will be up in the HWTM Party Themes section on Thursday, but [...]

29 Aug

HWTM on KCRA: Labor Day Party Ideas

categories: decorating ideas, food presentation, get inspired
HWTM on KCRA: Labor Day Party Ideas

I’m up in Northern California visiting family this week and had the opportunity to share a some Labor Day party ideas on Sacramento’s KCRA News this morning, which was so much fun! The focus of the segment was ideas for throwing a stylish & creative Labor Day party without spending a ton of money or [...]

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

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wish-list

  • Monogrammed Lucite Tray
  • Chop2Pot Cutting Boards
  • Framed Prints by JHill Design
  • All-in-One Cook Prep Set
  • Cupcake – The Pink Raccoon