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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 […]
There are so many beautiful, fall fruits and vegetables! You might have a pretty bowlful of apples, pears or mini gourds in your home right now. There are apples of all colors and sizes (ex: tiny Lady apples); pears; Clementine mandarin oranges; miniature, decorative gourds (including the ones that look like adorable, little pumpkins); and […]
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! […]
Miss Party has added two new categories to the Menu and they’re delicious!! “Eco-Party Planning” – Within this category you’ll be able to find any and all posts related to eco-friendly party planning, re-purposing and recycling previously used and vintage items for new party uses, and spotlighting a few party goods that are reusable or […]
“Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” Words to live by! Miss Party is envisioning a future full of eco-conscious celebrations! It’s getting easier than ever before to reduce each party’s footprint without sacrificing style. Reduce what goes into the trash and our landfills by reusing what you can before you buy more and recycling anything that can be […]
It’s said that ‘AWARENESS’ is the first step to making a change, so if an old dog like Miss Party can be taught a few new eco-tricks, take a look at the lists below to see if you can make a few new and improved eco-party choices too. This post is the continuation of “Forever […]
Miss Party adores Zig Zag Pots!! Over the last six years or so, her collection has grown exponentially to own several dozen because there are so many delicious candy colors and they’re so useful for parties – as whimsical candy, nibbles or popcorn bowls, to small craft supply containers on an activity table, to adorable […]
What should you give for an adult party favor? Hmmm, well, Miss Party has mixed feelings about party favors. She loves a great ‘swag bag’ as much as the next gal, but she’s not hot on junky, ‘what the heck am I going to do with that?’ themed party favors that the party supply industry […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grilled Pineapple Mini Skewers are a perfect, easy hors d’oeuvre offering any time of day, for any age and pretty much for any type of spring or summertime party. Grilled, caramelized pineapple is delightfully sweet and delicious and some of your guests might not have had grilled fruit before, so it’s a tad unusual. Miss […]
So a final, final, final decision has finally been made on a Halloween theme for this year’s shindig! The pros and cons of all the themes were hashed out for months and as Miss Party previously revealed it had come down to four favorites –’Steampunk Frankenstein‘, ‘Grimm and Twisted Fairy Tales’, Sherlock Holmes/Gothic Victorian England […]
Miss Party is a HUGE peanut butter lover and has eaten more than her fair share of PB & J’s over the years. She’s also all about taking comfort food flavors and presenting them in a new way or giving them the gourmet treatment. Thanks to her darling daughter, Tessa, she has added these delicious, […]
One of the best parts of a great mystery story is being transported through time and space to exotic locations around the world as our determined detective follows the trail of his or her criminal. If you have a penchant for mysteries like Miss Party does and love an intriguing theme, how about mixing things […]
