Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
This “Mocktail Party” pre-prom party is an elegant, grown-up cocktail party sans the alcohol! The purpose of this party is tri-fold: it extends the main event to get a bit more fun out of all that time and money spent on looking so good; it’s just plain fun for the kids and parents to ooh […]
Valentine’s Day IS for lovers but Miss Party doesn’t believe it has to be just for couples. Host a ‘Valentine’s Card-Making’ family event to make valentines for one of your local non-profit or for-profit organizations that work with ‘at-risk’ residents in your community that could use some cheer in their lives. Every community has folks […]
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 […]
Miss Party thinks an ‘All for One and One for All!’ photo is a fun and creative way to symbolically capture a celebratory group moment and wants to highlight the idea that might just be the best group photo of all. It’s a different sort of ‘team photo’ and one that the group will remember […]
Miss Party wants to highlight a super-cute AND super-inexpensive container that most normal people would only think to use for it’s intended purpose which is, of course, to hold popcorn. The iconic, American popcorn box has been quietly doing it’s job for over a hundred years and yet, it still looks fresh and exciting, ‘delicious […]
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 […]
This is a continuation for “Autumn Wreath Decorating Party, Part 1″. Pencil out an easy menu. If you decide not to do a meal, still offer beverages and something to snack on while ‘working’. Instead of a meal you might alternatively want to do coffee and pastry or a light dessert to have before or […]
Miss Party’s thinks every witch and wizard worth their weight in Galleons needs ‘real’ wizarding currency to purchase their Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and Chocolate Frogs! Whether used for an actual party or just make-believe, making your very own ancient currency is a really fun and easy family project. Even young siblings can help […]
Well, life seems to be turning around in the wizarding world with you-know-who out of the picture, but Harry sure has been through some trying times! When Miss Party has trying times, she just goes shopping for a little retail therapy…it might work for your witches and wizards, too! To assist you in navigating the […]
Well, with Pottermania Invasion upon us once more, Miss Party figures there’s probably a few witches and wizards that could do with a new wand or maybe their first wand. The fun part of this project is seeing an amazingly authentic-looking, ‘wooden’ wand develop from a single piece of ordinary paper, but the very best […]
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 […]
Miss Party just loves the seasons! It thrills her to no end to see those first magical bridge weeks happen as one season changes into another. Even now in New England, there’s an undeniable coolness in the early mornings and evenings as she takes her Corgi pups out for their daily walks. A couple of […]
Miss Party adores how the Waldorf-Astoria’s Boca Raton Resort and Country Club in Florida, USA offers Limeade in their gorgeous white marble lobby every afternoon to pamper and refresh their guests. Native lime beverages of all sorts are offered throughout the Caribbean Islands, as well. They’ll never fail to refresh and rejuvenate your guests on […]
Bunny love goes out to you, and you, and you! These ‘quick like a bunny’ Easter Bunnies “Peeps” Pops are hoppin’ off Miss Party’s work table this morning. Make a bunch of bunnies and just like the real ones, they’ll multiply before your very eyes! Marshmallow Bunnies “Peeps” Pops are so ridiculously quick and easy […]
Miss Party has finally returned from two glorious weeks on Nantucket! It’s just about one of her favorite places in all the world and this summer it looked better than ever! If you haven’t visited Nantucket, an island off the coast of Massachusetts, you should put it on your short list of places you NEED […]
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 […]
