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Hectic weeks, days and hours lead up to a large party or event. If you’re the hostess, it’s so darn easy to forget about yourself amongst the thousand other things that must be done. You’re juggling, you’re on the fly –you’re busy, busy, busy! But…just hold on there a minute our finely feathered friend. The […]
PARISIAN THEME-STORM ‘Paris in Springtime’ theme; ‘The City of Lights’ theme; ‘Paris is for Lovers’ theme; “Cafe de ____” French cafe-inspired theme; ‘La Tour de France’ theme; art and art gallery-inspired themes; Impressionism-inspired theme; Contemporary/Modern art-inspired theme; Chic-Modern ‘Monet’s Water Lilies’ theme; ‘Chanel’-inspired chic theme; romantic/French garden theme; vintage-style ‘Paris Flea Market’ theme; ‘Lavender and […]
GLAM THEME-STORM ‘Pearls, Lace and Diamonds, Best Friends Forever!’ theme; ‘Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend!’ theme; ‘Girl’s Night Out’/’Ladies’ Night’ theme; ‘Let’s Do Lunch!’ Retro 70s Ladies Luncheon theme; Contemporary or Retro Las Vegas-Inspired themes; Vintage Glam themes; ‘Hollywood’ themes; ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ theme; “(GOH’s name) & Co.” “Tiffany’s”-inspired theme; glam themes; ‘Diamonds and […]
This is a continuation of “Pearls, Lace and Diamonds! Best Friends Forever”, Part 1. For your buffet table, start with a white or black tablecloth. Miss Party likes a deep yellow for the accent color for this party, so for description purposes she’ll use that color (just replace your chosen accent color if not yellow). […]
This is a continuation of “Pearls, Lace and Diamonds! A Girl’s Best Friends!”, Part 1. Take a look at “Paper Lace” Inspiration for lots of ideas for decorating with paper lace and lace doilies. Decorate all your table surfaces with paper lace flowers and doily liners under party bowls and trays. Use Diamond-cut Crystal Jewels […]
This is a continuation from “Pearls, Lace and Diamonds! A Girl’s Best Friends!” Theme, Part Two. For fun beverages, offer three non-alcoholic mocktail punch beverages, which you appropriately rename – “Pearls’ Perfectly Perfect Punch” (which is actually Planter’s Punch or something similar), “Lace’s Old-Fashioned Lemonade” (whatever lemonade recipe you like or try French Lemonade) and […]
Miss Party loves a party theme that plays with opposites the way this one does. Who would be more fun to imagine as best friends than pearls, lace and diamonds! If you’re planning a Sweet Sixteen, 18th or 21st Birthday Party for your daughter and inviting all her BFF’s, this stylish but classic-vintage-glam theme, all […]
Miss Party loves a party theme that plays with opposites the way “Pearls, Lace and Diamonds! Best Friends Forever!” does. Who would be more fun to imagine as best friends! If you’re planning a Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, or maybe a Bachelorette Party for your BFF, this stylish and fashionable theme would be […]
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 […]
“Fun in the sun!”; “Summer’s here!”; “New England Clambake”; “Go fresh!” summer fruit and vegetables theme; “Go local!” farm and garden fresh organic produce theme; swimming theme; ‘Dancin’ in the Moonlight!” tropical night theme; “The Owl and the Pussycat” romantic-tropical island theme based on the poem; tropical paradise theme; retro Hawaiian luau theme; beach themes; […]
Miss Party has an antique glass medicine bottle collection she dearly loves and usually lines them up on her office window for the light to illuminate the varying colors of antique glass. If you do too and need a little spring pick-me-up or want unique, but multiple, flower centerpieces for a party you’re working on, […]
This tutorial is for making a beautiful decorated, but non-embellished clip, please see additional tutorials for variations on this clip. Miss Party’s examples are very vintage-inspired due to an impending vintage mad tea party, but yours surely don’t have to be. No matter your party’s style these clips can be adapted to fit. From modern, […]
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 […]
So, to remind everyone, this Mad Tea Party is being hosted by our dear Mad Hatter. It is from his quirky, but endearing, perspective that we take our lead in decorating the party space. You likely have chosen several of your favorite watercolors to highlight in the color scheme and perhaps, a whitewashed or creamy […]
