Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
Have you found a fabric you’d love to use for an upcoming party–a party inspiration fabric? Miss Party has one in mind for a huge grad party this spring. Use your fabric to set the color scheme, style, and theme of your party! Of course, you’ll also want it to cross over to the paper […]
The french term ‘en masse’ means, of course, there’s a lot of something or a mass of the same object. If you’ve admired those lovely pictures in home decor catalogs of enormous glass vases with all sorts of fillers, but don’t quite get how to reproduce the look or what to fill them with, read […]
Do you have a Guest of Honor who seems to LIVE in his or her denim blue jeans? Most Americans would put their jeans on a “Can’t Live Without” wardrobe list. Use the ever-so-humble denim blue jeans to inspire your next party – they’re absolutely timeless! You’ll stop your guests in their tracks when they […]
Okay, enough chit-chat! Gather up some old, retired jeans you are willing to cut up (or purchase a couple of pairs at a secondhand clothing store and machine wash before using). Purchase a couple of yards of denim in several shades, weaves or washes (hopefully on sale, denim is a bit pricey per yard). Grab […]
This post is purely for entertaining inspiration of what might be and a look at an uncommonly beautiful side of Spain! It’s a peek behind the scenes of a MAGICAL event Miss Party attended during her week-long travels. A look at a different side of the multi-faceted gem that is Spain — Renaissance Spain. The […]
The brilliant Spanish architect and artist, Antoni Gaudi, is still an inspiration a century later to modern society to encourage us all to dream without limitations or parameters. He most certainly did. Use his modern mosaic and stained glass style as inspiration for a colorful party! Gaudi turned traditional architecture on it’s head, and took […]
Miss Party was recently introduced to ‘La Violeta’ pastilles and has since become a little bit addicted to them. The violet flavor is very delicate and the candies themselves are adorable. If you need an edible party favor that’s pretty and keeps well, they may be exactly what you’re looking for! La Violeta, open since […]
Occasionally, celebrations come along in our lives when we want to elevate a shared meal with special friends and family to something extraordinary. You may or may not have one of those moments you’re planning for today, but Miss Party wants to plant a few seeds to remember when it comes to the day you […]
If you have a relatively small decorating budget for an evening party but want to make a big impact, Miss Party has one word for you –candlelight! It’s the single best bang for your decor budget you can get. This is a perfect DIY assembly project, anyone can do it. Only collecting skills are necessary! […]
This is a continuation of “Spanish Tapas, Part 1 – This is eating, with style!”. If you’d like to serve tapas-style at your next casual dinner party, read on! It’s an easy, casual, sociable way of eating over a long period of time. Enjoy! A few typical tapas: platter of artfully arranged, paper-thin slices of […]
The flavors of pineapple and coconut together are synonymous with the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands. You taste them in all sorts of food and drink, morning, noon and night. They just work perfectly together! Here is a fantastic summer fruit quick bread recipe that is easy to put together and delicious as an addition to […]
Fabric and paper flowers are so easy to make and incorporate into your party decor! A ladies brunch, luncheon or shower would be the perfect event for them. If you have purchased or made fabric and/or paper flowers for your party, Miss Party wants you to consider scenting them. As you randomly place your fabric […]
Another look for decorated wooden clothespin clips is to cover the face of one side of the clip with glitter. This is a fun, but subtle, way to bring a bit of glam to your party decor. These are a ridiculously fast and easy option if you need to make dozens of them. Gather your […]
A simple version of a “Mad Tea Party” Mother’s Day Brunch or Low Tea – would be seriously fun! Miss Party thinks Mom and everyone else will be delighted with your unexpected creativity!! Mismatch your white china sets or color china sets and pull out the teacups and saucers you almost never use. (Plastic teacups […]
Autumn is quickly approaching in New England, the days are cooler and school is back in session! Host or co-host this casual gathering for friends you haven’t seen all summer to catch up on all their family news and summer travels. A fun ‘Fall Wreath Decorating Party’ that includes a light meal, is a perfect […]
Miss Party thinks party planning is much like planning sets for film or stage, in the sense that it just has to look good for a short amount of time. What is created is, more or less, a facade or illusion. These party table toppers look fabulous! Shhh! The secret that only you and Miss […]
