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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | November 2, 2009

The Dessert Table for my Husband’s Birthday Party

I wanted to do something totally different than last year event for my husband’s birthday. Doing an Amy Atlas-inspired dessert table seemed fun. But first, I had to convince my husband since his first reaction was: this is too girlie! He sent me a clear message: no apothecary jars, no feminine shape for the tableware. My [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | September 7, 2009

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Decorate Your Tea Party with DIY Cardboard Hats

When I saw this store window yesterday decorated with corrugated cardboard rolls, I grabbed my iPhone to take pictures. This is something that you can reproduce at home. I immediately imagined a twist for the hat making activity that is so popular in Alice in Wonderland theme party. After all, why not set the theme in [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | August 25, 2009

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Farmers’ Market Party Favor Ideas from Sunday Suppers

I featured Sunday Suppers on several quick link posts. From what I have seen this week, I am not going to stop soon. The concept behind their Market class can be resumed in building a seasonal menu based on what is available at the market. Casey Solomon and Karen Mordechai propose more than cooking classes. They [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | July 19, 2009

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Yellow Celebrations | Quick Links 2009.07.19

Yellow is the hot color of summer 2009. Inviting this cheerful color to your party puts everyone in a festive mood. If you are planning to devise a yellow party theme, take a look at these: + serve lemon mint granita from the smittenkitchen.com + Big sunflowers make a bold statement. As you can see, they can [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas

July 2, 2009

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Patriotic Bunting Banner Flags on etsy

This is a well-done Patriotic Bunting Banner Flags for the Fourth of July. springchick used the flag elements on a good taste manner. As you know, I am not a fan of displaying the flag at any party. This is a more subtle way to achieve the same result. By changing a pattern or two, it [...]

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July 2, 2009

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Awesome DIY Sparkler Cards, Matchbook Covers and Straw Tags for Fourth of July

The super talented Kathleen of Twig & Thistle has designed the cutest party celebration kit for the Fourth of July. Her design is modern, festive and elegant. Build your party around these elements. You could print a second batch of sparkler cards to glue on handmade paper cones. Use the cones to serve cashews, popcorn [...]

ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas

March 31, 2009

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DIY Graduation Party Decor Ideas

A college graduate contacted me because he was looking for affordable and colorful party decorations and possibly a theme for their graduation party. The graduates are multicultural so it may be a nice touch to add elements of several cultures. Instead of coming out with a party theme, I am sharing awesome DIY craft projects [...]

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January 24, 2009

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Celebrating the Mad Men way

I started to watch Mad Men lately. The storyline is great. The series also grabbed my attention for the set designs and the fashion. I have a thing for the glamour behind the world of advertising although I do not watch TV ads. And it is fun to watch the customs of the 60s. It reminds [...]

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