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Miss Party thinks these beautiful, whimsical, topsy-turvy ‘found art’ sculptures are even more gorgeous in person than the pics do them justice. Using real teacups and saucers and teapots gives each centerpiece a wonderful, one-of-a-kind, vintage authenticity. Adding natural objects and small embellishments creates even more layers of interest to the ‘found art’ or ‘found […]
RAINBOW THEME-STORM Rainbow Theme; Cloud, Sky or Sunshine-related Themes; Uplifting or Inspirational Themes; Dream-related Themes; Arts/Crafts-making party; Whimsical or Cartoonish Inspirations; Candy or Ice Cream Themes; 60s or 70s Retro Themes; “Beatles” Theme; “We’re Over the Rainbow!”/Wizard of Oz Theme; “Rainbow’s End” Theme; “Sunshine Daydream” Theme; “It’s Blue Skies From Now On!” Theme; “Reach for […]
Miss Party adores Zig Zag Pots!! Over the last six years or so, her collection has grown exponentially to own several dozen because there are so many delicious candy colors and they’re so useful for parties – as whimsical candy, nibbles or popcorn bowls, to small craft supply containers on an activity table, to adorable […]
CONGRATULATIONS, KIM!! You’re the winner! Kim won Miss Party’s fabulous SUMMER GIVEAWAY for one of the original centerpieces shown in her Mad Tea Party posts!!! It’s quite different than the other china teacup centerpieces and stands a full 20 inches! Kim says she is planning to use it at her daughter’s Mad Tea Party themed […]
This is a continuation post of “Alice in Wonderland” Quotes, Part 2, which are quotable quotes and extremely sensible advice from the characters of Alice’s Wonderland and Looking-Glass world. Miss Party wants you to have lots and lots of quotes to work with as you think of clever ways to use them on your Mad […]
Miss Party is a big fan of the party power of a ‘no-sew’ pennant/bunting. They are so adaptable! Is there a theme, style or color scheme they can’t handle? There are various ways to make a bunting. This ‘no-sew’ version is made to use as a temporary party decoration (it should hold up for multiple […]
Slowly, Miss Party is getting through all 800 pics of the Mad Tea Party!! So today, she focused on the food and dessert buffet tables. All you Mad Tea Party lovers simply must check out the updated “Mad Tea Party” Theme, a la Hatter, Vintage Style, Part 4A and 4B, to see all the deliciousness!! […]
Miss Party wants all those who are mad about Alice to know there are lots of new tea party table pics that you simply must see!! The adorable photographer that day, Tessa Komine, worked so hard to capture every angle and it was greatly appreciated. Miss Party has updated the “Mad Tea Party” Theme – […]
A Mad Tea Party table is quite unlike any other! It involves thinking in a different way. The more mismatched, odd or whimsical the items on it, the better. ALL manner of unrelated objects and knick-knacks might be found on it – some used in obscure ways, some chipped, some big, some tiny, all colors! […]
Well, this week is flying by and Miss Party still hasn’t had time to delve into to the 800 pics of the Mad Tea Party to extract some of the best –but she’s workin’ on it. She’s pulled out a couple to tide you over until she can get through all the rest of the […]
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 […]
Here are Miss Party’s 10 Golden Tidbits of Wisdom to help you on your party planning journey. Please embroider them into a sampler and frame them at your earliest convenience. Go forth and plan parties! 1) BE ORGANIZED! – Get an 8 1/2 x 11 pad of paper and a pocket file folder you can […]
Really, what grad student isn’t on cloud nine!! This theme is everything whimsical, joyous and bright and paired perfectly for a day full of promise for the future! It warmed the very cockles of Miss Party’s heart to see it come together so perfectly, and it was especially spot on for a bubbly high school […]
Vintage and retro-styled parties with a modern twist are extremely popular! Add a classic children’s storybook theme or inspiration to the party’s overall concept and you have a perfect fit! For example, a quick search on the internet will take you to hundreds of hits for all manner of vintage-styled ‘Alice in Wonderland’ or ‘Mad […]
This is a continuation of scary, spooky “Halloween Themes, Part 2 – More wicked fun!”. Did you see, “Part 1 – Wicked fun!”? If frightfully spooky Halloween parties aren’t what you’re looking for, move on to “Halloween Themes, Part 4 – Not-so-scary fun!“. If you want to add a scene or two for guests to […]
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 […]
