Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
Miss Party loves a strong-willed, 19th century woman who can stand on her own two lace-up boots –’cause she paid for them herself! Louisa May Alcott, was just that kind of plain-speaking, hard-working woman and writer. Due to ongoing family financial troubles and her own nature, she also spent the better part of her life […]
In Miss Party’s opine, the Isle of Capri is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The views of the Mediterranean Sea are breathtaking! It’s located a few miles off the Amalfi Coast of Italy, and has been offering the beautiful and simple, Insalata Caprese (literally translated “the salad of Capri”), since the […]
The talented, gracious and patient, Chef Stephane, of Le Violin d’Ingres of Paris, France, taught Miss Party this deceptively simple dessert for entertaining. His excellent restaurant is one of several owned by Chef Christian Constant, who is internationally famous. Luckily for our traveling party, the restaurants were located within an easy walk from our apartment […]
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 thought a few of you might enjoy a little Harem history to go along with the mystery of the Harem’s ‘Secret Language’. If you came here first, be sure to check out “The Secret Language of a Harem, Part 1” to find out what the Harem’s ‘secret language’ is all about. It’s a […]
Miss Party is so excited for these Halloween posts! She’s been putting her head together with her little skeleton buddies to brainstorm lots of awesome Halloween themes! She figures you might need some fresh, new ideas if you’ve done a few Halloween parties in the past. If this is your very first bash and you […]
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 […]
RAINBOW THEME-STORM Rainbow Theme; Cloud, Sky or Sunshine-related Themes; Uplifting or Inspirational Themes; Dream-related Themes; Arts/Crafts-making party; Whimsical or Cartoonish Inspirations; Candy or Ice Cream Themes; 60s or 70s Retro Themes; “Beatles” Theme; “We’re Over the Rainbow!”/Wizard of Oz Theme; “Rainbow’s End” Theme; “Sunshine Daydream” Theme; “It’s Blue Skies From Now On!” Theme; “Reach for […]
Was there anything more glamorous than Hollywood during the 1920s-70s? Miss Party doesn’t think so! She has always had stars in her eyes when it comes to the romanticized, golden days of Hollywood. If you’re smitten with vintage Hollywood too, have fun with it as a fabulous party theme! Whether the movie stars really lived […]
