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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 […]
Is it just Miss Party or are we seeing ribbons and bows on everything this year from shoes, to sundresses, to pillows? Bows, bows and more bows! Large bows, petite bows, satin bows and patent bows! Use the ubiquitous ribbons and bows to inspire a chic and feminine party theme for a shower or women-only […]
SPRINGTIME THEME-STORM ‘Springtime in the Garden’ theme; vegetable and flower garden inspired themes; ‘fresh’ theme; flower themes; romantic themes; Victorian-Era themes; English Garden theme; tea party themes; ‘Springtime in Paris’ theme; ‘Springtime in Japan’/Cherry Blossom theme; ‘Honeybee’ theme; Lemon/lime inspiration; Strawberry inspiration; vintage themes; natural, organic themes; forest-inspired theme; countryside-inspired theme; ‘Springtime in NYC’ theme; […]
Here is a fun and inexpensive idea for your guests to enjoy at your Mad Tea Party! Lewis Carroll enjoyed much wordplay in his ‘Alice in Wonderland’ books and there are many, many memorable quotes. To add another layer to your Mad Tea table decor, make up tea-stained slips of parchment paper printed with the […]
Miss Party is so excited!! “etzcetera magazine“, a lovely e-zine filled with all sorts of craft, home and lifestyle articles, was putting together a feature article on all things tea-related and a few ideas for holding a tea party for their March/April/May issue. They contacted Miss Party a few weeks ago and have included a […]
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. […]
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 […]
TEA PARTY THEME-STORM English Low Tea; English High Tea; Victorian tea party; Garden tea party; ‘English Garden’ themed tea tarty; Glam-Mod Mad tea party; Vintage Mad tea party; “Keep Calm and Carry On” Retro tea party; ‘British Invasion’ Pop Art/Rock ‘n’ Roll tea party; Turkish tea party; Japanese tea party; Mad Tea Party; ‘Alice in […]
Miss Party wants to suggest you inject a bit of English humor into this year’s Easter Brunch and turn it upside down –have a Mad Hatter’s Easter Brunch! You’ve got to figure the Easter Bunny and the White Rabbit are distant cousins and, of course, the March Hare probably is, too. Whether it’s just for […]
Miss Party knows there are very few of us who aren’t a wee bit stressed out through the holidays. Goodness knows, “KEEP CALM and CARRY ON”, is the PERFECT message for everyone this time of year! And, could the vivid red and white color scheme be any more adorable for a festive ‘Christmas Tea & […]
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 to come clean that she is just a little bit addicted to San Pellegrino’s “Limonata”! She splurges occasionally and has one when lunching in a certain cafe with girlfriends. Awhile back, it struck her how cute the bottles the beverage comes in were and, inexplicably, began saving them to use as tiny […]
Miss Party is behind putting up new posts up this week so she’s been re-blogging a few of her favorite recipes to the front page that are nice for the holidays. As you probably are too, she’s up to her ears in Christmas decorating, shopping, wrapping, party plans, the high school winter semi-formal dance and […]
“Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.” Words to live by! Miss Party is envisioning a future full of eco-conscious celebrations! It’s getting easier than ever before to reduce each party’s footprint without sacrificing style. Reduce what goes into the trash and our landfills by reusing what you can before you buy more and recycling anything that can be […]
Miss Party is going mad for her new ‘Alice in Wonderland’ dishes!! They’re an early gift from the Hatter and the Easter Bunny. They are sooo Miss Party! She is loving on the juice glasses for the crossover use as small flower vases at the upcoming Mad Tea Party! The heavyweight everyday porcelain breakfast dishes […]
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 […]
