Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
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 […]
Don’t you just love this gorgeous, paper lace, 15 inch, decorative hanging! Miss Party is loving it!! This paper lace hanging is one of her most popular “Pinterest” pins! She can just imagine a beautiful inspiration fabric backdrop and ruffled streamers or big, tissue poms hanging from the ceiling at the corners of the table. […]
“KEEP CALM and CARRY ON” – Seriously, could this expression be any more perfect for a Guest of Honor who is betwixt and between anxiety and anticipation about moving on to the next phase of their life!? Or how about for a few single ladies at Valentine’s Day? A Tea Party for Mother’s of High […]
Many years ago, Miss Party’s family spent a family vacation in Bar Harbor, Maine. There were many lovely days of hiking in the beautiful Acadia National Forest and surrounding area. Later, she discovered this moist and delicious quick bread recipe from the Manor House Inn located in Bar Harbor, Maine which is a lovely seaside […]
These lemon bars are deluxe in every sense of the word except in difficulty. They’re so very easy to put together. Miss Party has been making them for a dozen years and they are beloved by all who crave that sweet-tart tang of a fresh lemon pie! 2 cups of sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 cup […]
Miss Party loves the anticipation and feeling of a coming season, whether it’s winter into spring, spring into summer, summer into autumn or autumn into winter! She loves them all! She spends those last few weeks of the current season being thankful for the good times, and yet she’s ready to jump with both feet […]
In this post, Miss Party will take you through the in’s and out’s of setting the Turkish tea table! This is a continuation from “An Exotic Turkish Tea Party, Part 1″. ‘Turkish tea’ is rich, dark and spicy! When brewed, the tea is a beautiful reddish brown color. It’s a black tea from Rize, Turkey, […]
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 […]
A “GLAM your Glass!” station is such a fun ice breaker activity and conversation starter for adults or teens that goes over particularly well at a “ladies only” type of party – we ladies do love our bling! This idea obviously works well with a wine glass where wine will be served like a Cocktail […]
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 […]
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 has rekindled her love of the classic wooden clothespin invented by a very helpful New Englander in 1853. How can something so practically perfect and useful in the modern history of American daily life be altered to become a lovely, ‘au courant’ party decor accessory? Read on, my dear! Below you’ll find a […]
Miss Party wants to give you and your graduate some inspiration as you search for the perfect Grad Party theme. There are lots more where these came from once you put your thinking cap on. Try these ‘inspirational’ and ‘optimistic’ phrases and symbols on for size and see what fits! This post has been broken […]
So, you want to do a Candy Buffet…they ARE gorgeous and they ARE impressive to guests when done well. They can also be not so amazing, awkward, and not have particularly appealing candy choices. This is no small project you are undertaking, but it sure does have the party “wow” factor covered and, in the […]
For this Mad Tea Party, Miss Party thinks a High Tea menu would sit quite well with the teen guests less-refined palate. It appears that savory sandwiches, stews, cottage or shepherd’s pie, summer salads, casseroles, and of course, sweets are all a part of a classic High Tea menu. These dishes would be perfect for […]
POPCORN!! It’s just fun to say! It sounds like a party! Do a ‘POPcorn Bar’ at your next party and highlight one of America’s all-time favorite party snacks with a sampling of favorite flavors! Popcorn lovers love to snack on savory flavors, sweet flavors and good old-fashioned plain popcorn! Miss Party loves to see cute […]
