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Here is a pretty and delicate garland idea that is super quick and easy to make for Valentine’s day decor (which isn’t far off), an upcoming spring bridal or baby shower or any feminine-themed party! Yes, really! It took just 15-20 minutes to make the pretty, silk rose petal garland in the pics below. If […]
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 […]
Miss Party recently held a swanky, 1962-themed, holiday cocktail party first inspired by the hit tv show, “Mad Men“. Below you’ll find Miss Party’s ‘JINGLE MINGLE’ party menu and lots of inspiration to get you started on your own retro-themed menu. You may already have one or two family recipes just waiting for such a […]
Miss Party whipped up a batch of these seriously swanky, but easy to make, Martini candleholders for her ‘Jingle Mingle’ Christmas cocktail party –a retro, early 60s themed party. They were simply divine when lit and the perfect nod to the iconic cocktail. James Bond would surely have approved! Each candleholder is made up of: […]
Miss Party is crazy-in-love with the final results of the untraditional party invitations she created for her ‘JINGLE MINGLE’ holiday party! They’re a little bit artsy, a little bit vintage, a little bit holiday and a whole lot of cool. She incorporated authentic, vintage, unused party invitations into otherwise modern invitations. They hit a sweet […]
This is a continuation of Miss Party’s post, “Holiday Party Themes, Part 1“, with lots more ideas for sub-themes for your upcoming holiday parties. Pour another cup of coffee or tea and keep adding to your ‘NICE’ list. Enjoy! MORE fabulous inspiration for Holiday/Christmas/Winter-themed parties: ‘Dreaming of a White Christmas’ Rustic-Modern, Winter Theme – This […]
One of Miss Party’s FAVORITE things during the holidays is throwing a big, ol’ Christmas party. It’s like icing and sprinkles on Christmas sugar cookies! Guests are full of holiday cheer when they arrive and even more so when they leave. It’s an evening that brings back the magic of the season and is the […]
Miss Party has been thinking about an upcoming Halloween party that goes beyond most Halloween parties and pretty much crosses the invisible line of a small-scale production with set design, lighting and actors. She just isn’t satisfied with doing a generic ‘Halloween’ theme for this annual party. Where’s the fun in that? To really get […]
Need a low key but very cool party activity? Consider hiring a Makeup ARTIST that specializes in stage makeup and/or artistic face and body painting. No cute, little hearts or flowers on the cheek done by your teenage babysitter (unless your babysitter also happens to be a professional Makeup Artist)…Miss Party is suggesting something more […]
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 […]
Whenever Miss Party sees wine glass charm sets in pretty, little gift boutiques at $8-15 per set, a smug sense of satisfaction comes over her! At those prices you might have a set for small gatherings, but you wouldn’t consider purchasing enough for a large party. What those gift boutiques don’t want you to know […]
Are you hosting a brunch this spring or summer for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a special occasion or just because? Try a fresh, country farmhouse menu to keep a wide variety of ages happy. You can pull this together in two shakes of a spring lamb’s tail, as long as you get yourself organized and […]
What makes a good Hostess great? What takes her parties to the next level? A great Hostess enjoys the party planning process, the results and is still flashing her pearly whites at the end of one of her fabulous parties because she’s got a few secrets up her pretty, little puffed sleeves. Secrets you can […]
These super easy Tex-Mex Hors d’oeuvres are crazy delicious! Your guests will eat them as fast as you can make them!! Miss Party uses a favorite local restaurant’s pulled pork mixture to make this a no-fuss assembly type of party hors d’oeuvre. Be prepared for female guests to eat 3-4 per person, men 5-6 per […]
A “Spotlight Tasting” is all about throwing a spotlight on a specific food, ingredient, type of alcohol, or flavor. (To set up a Spotlight Tasting, see the tutorial.) A ‘Tasting’ can fold into a theme or celebration that already has a focus or purpose; presented as a low-key side activity for guests to partake of […]
