Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
This is a continuation of “Queen Bee” Themed Brunch or Low Tea, Part 1. There are so many delicious brunch dishes with honey either as an ingredient or as a drizzled topping, you’ll quickly fill your menu. Go to http://www.Honey.com for lots of suggestions and all the information you could ever want to know about […]
Miss Party is head-over-heels for her long awaited giant ‘Alice in Wonderland’ teacup!! It was backordered through Urban Outfitters for four months and it finally arrived today!! She wanted to share it’s loveliness with her Mad Tea Party followers (and you know who you are) who are mad for all things ‘Alice’. This giant teacup […]
Miss Party is almost finished with the most fabulous “Alice in Wonderland” centerpiece!! She is loving it! It involves several packs of extremely unruly cards, a pair of scissors and a glue gun. Below is a teaser pic just for fun! Miss Party will photograph the centerpiece and throw together a quick post this afternoon […]
This is a continuation of “Paper Lace” Inspiration, Part 1. Choose a pretty, solid tablecloth that will set off the lace doilies to their best advantage. Miss Party chose several shades of pink. Use 14 in. round or 10×14 in. rectangular lace doilies as placemats, as you see below. Use small doily-inspired stickers to embellish […]
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). […]
The following “Farmhouse Chic Menu” is based on the choices one would traditionally find on a breakfast brunch menu – fruit in some form; baked goods and pastries; egg dishes; breakfast meats; french toast, waffles or pancakes; coffee, tea, juices or juice-based cocktails. Substitute your favorite recipes, if preferred, but have at least one offering […]
Miss Party loves surprising guests and doing something unexpected to keep them guessing! The “Farmhouse Chic” Breakfast Cocktail Party does this perfectly! It would be a fun theme and style for a relocating friend or couple. It would suit an Engagement Party for a couple who came from different upbringing’s or may both have been […]
Miss Party has been so excited to get started prepping these denim flowers that she admits she’s lost some sleep thinking about them. Grab an old pair of blue jeans or purchase a yard of new denim to give you material to work with to make four or 5 flowers, maybe more depending on the […]
Miss Party has gone bonkers over fabric flowers! Denim turns out to be an amazing fabric for making fabric flowers. Here is a rose-style denim flower which is about 9 inches across, which is pretty big but it works beautifully because the stiffness of the fabric keeps the petaled edge in position. You can make […]
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 […]
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 […]
Grilled Pineapple Mini Skewers are a perfect, easy hors d’oeuvre offering any time of day, for any age and pretty much for any type of spring or summertime party. Grilled, caramelized pineapple is delightfully sweet and delicious and some of your guests might not have had grilled fruit before, so it’s a tad unusual. Miss […]
Miss Party had to split this post, so this is a continuation of “GLAM Your Glass!”, Part 1. When you have a pretty firm idea of your guest count, it’s time to make a run to the craft store. Have a rough estimate of your budget in mind for your station. It’s pretty hard to […]
Miss Party has been so excited to get started prepping these denim flowers that she admits she’s lost some sleep thinking about them. Grab an old pair of blue jeans or purchase a yard of new denim to give you material to work with to make four or 5 flowers, maybe more depending on the […]
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 of “You Are My Sunshine” Theme, Part 1. You are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are gray You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you Please don’t take my sunshine away So, on your next free Saturday morning, grab your cup of joe in […]
