Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
So, Miss Party’s baby is graduating high school this spring and we’ll be throwing a big old shindig to celebrate! Miss Party has locked in on the party theme now and has begun to work on some of the various components of the party. She’ll post regular updates for this party along the way so […]
Miss Party is so excited! She can finally tell you about a few of the secretive goings-on in her little workshop! Mum’s been the word around here on the fab-o party theme until the invitations were on their way and in the hands of those dear, little postal workers with elfish features. Here are a […]
Miss Party is loving her delightfully creepy invitations for the 2012 Halloween party! The Burton-esque style ‘Grimm and Wicked Fairy Tales’ theme for the 13th(?) annual party has lots to work with and plans are coming along nicely. The last couple of weeks have been all about creating the party invitation which sometimes gets pretty […]
So a final, final, final decision has finally been made on a Halloween theme for this year’s shindig! The pros and cons of all the themes were hashed out for months and as Miss Party previously revealed it had come down to four favorites –’Steampunk Frankenstein‘, ‘Grimm and Twisted Fairy Tales’, Sherlock Holmes/Gothic Victorian England […]
Miss Party has been thinking about an upcoming Halloween party that goes beyond most Halloween parties and pretty much crosses the invisible line of a small-scale production with set design, lighting and actors. She just isn’t satisfied with doing a generic ‘Halloween’ theme for this annual party. Where’s the fun in that? To really get […]
The brilliant Spanish architect and artist, Antoni Gaudi, is still an inspiration a century later to modern society to encourage us all to dream without limitations or parameters. He most certainly did. Use his modern mosaic and stained glass style as inspiration for a colorful party! Gaudi turned traditional architecture on it’s head, and took […]
“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; […]
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 […]
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 […]
Was there anything more glamorous than Hollywood during the 1920s-70s? Miss Party doesn’t think so! She has always had stars in her eyes when it comes to the romanticized, golden days of Hollywood. If you’re smitten with vintage Hollywood too, have fun with it as a fabulous party theme! Whether the movie stars really lived […]
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 […]
With school around the corner, Miss Party thought it would be fun to play Teacher and instruct you on her ‘ABC’s of Entertaining’. They’re 26 helpful tips to think about as you plan your next party! A is for ASSISTANCE! Hire or ask for dedicated help during your party! Unless you’ve got a cloning machine […]
This holiday wine and cheese party has become an annual event for Miss Party’s family that she dearly loves hosting at one of her favorite times of the year. She wants to put the idea out there for all Hostesses to consider next year because it’s such a fun party to host! Everyone is happy […]
Any springtime or summer event could easily adapt this hardworking honey of a theme! Try these on for size: for a Bridal Shower – “She’ll bee a honey of a Bride!” or “Queen Bee-in Training”; a Housewarming – “Let’s celebrate their sweet Beehive!”; an adult birthday – “She’s sweet as Tupelo Honey”; a Baby Shower […]
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 […]
