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ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas | March 31, 2009

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 [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, FOOD + drinks, PARTY supplies | April 28, 2008

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Fred Cool Ice Cube Trays for a Guitar Hero / Rock Band Party

I am certain that many sessions of Guitar Hero or Rock Band will happen in graduation parties this year. These games create an ambiance immediately. With some bars hosting Guitar Hero nights, you can say that this video game is the new karaoke. Cool Jazz and Cool Shooters by Fred I introduced [...]

DINING, ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas, PARTY supplies, TABLEWARE | April 7, 2008

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Party Theme for a Graduation Party – take 2

I was inspired by too many objects when I was writing my Dotted Theme for a Girl Graduation Party post, that I created a second mood board. This one is an exercise in pattern arrangements. See how a traditional pattern can take a new life when it is harmonized with hip patterns. My [...]

ENTERTAINING, PAPER goods, PARTY ideas | April 4, 2008

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Dotted Theme for a Girl Graduation Party

A mother wrote to me because she is looking for fun unique ideas for the graduation party of her daughters in May. They want polka dots for a theme with lots of bright spring colors! I expanded on the polka dots theme for a trendier look. I went instead with fresh, bold patterns where dots are [...]