Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
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 […]
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 […]
One of Miss Party’s FAVORITE entertaining decorations is one of the simplest and most classic of all –a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers! Nothing crazy, nothing complicated or over worked. Let’s chat amongst ourselves for a minute or two about the magical powers of flowers. How can your heart not sing when you see these […]
Bonjour!! Miss Party is back from a lovely, romantic, WHIRLWIND trip to Paris with her darling Mr. Party to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary!!! April in Paris was spectacular! It was filled with oooh’s and aaah’s, and a few ooh-la-la’s! The iconic sights, the French food, the art, the spring gardens –even the ordinary becomes […]
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 […]
During a lovely afternoon in Windsor, England this summer, Miss Party was reminded of the beautiful Royal Wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton AND ‘The Language of Flowers‘. This romantic language is a symbolic one that associates specific flowers with a sentiment or meaning. The bride’s bouquet and the wedding cake were full of […]
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 […]
During a recent visit to the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, Miss Party caught wind of a fascinating secret, coded language created by the harem of a sultan from the Ottoman Empire. Miss Party is familiar, as you may be, with the romantic language of flowers, so popular throughout the Victorian Era. Miss Party discovered […]
Here is another easy way to make a ruffle-edged fabric flower. If you’re even a little coordinated with a needle and thread you’ll quickly master them. You’ll find lots of tutorials on the internet for other ways to assemble the flowers, with a variety of results. Experiment with those as well. Miss Party likes to […]
Here is an easy way to make a rose-styled fabric flower. If you’re even a little coordinated with a needle and thread you’ll quickly master them. You’ll find lots of tutorials on the internet for other ways to assemble the flowers, with a variety of results. Experiment with those as well. Miss Party likes to […]
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 […]
Take a look at these awesome no-sew, burlap pouches that Miss Party threw together in a snap to use as party favor bags!! A typical, cellophane favor bag just didn’t fit the spooky, 1800s Halloween party theme. These burlap pouches have a great authenticity and organic feeling to them and were just the ticket! The […]
In case you haven’t noticed, Miss Party is obsessing just a little over flowers right at the moment! Besides the paper lace flowers, and chiffon and tulle Fabric Flowers she recently posted tutorials on, she is also working on denim fabric flowers that might give you a new direction for a casual, classic, retro, or […]
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 […]
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 […]
This ‘Truly Unruly Cards’ centerpiece is so fun for a touch of whimsy on a Mad Tea Party table, or in a smaller version, perfect for a welcome table at an “Alice in Wonderland” themed party! Miss Party wanted the card sculpture to somewhat imitate the John Tenniel illustration from “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” of […]
