Category Archives: Bday Parties

Tuesday’s Tips: Don’t Sleep on Dollar Sections of Stores for Party Planning

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I love looking through the dollar sections of Target and Michael’s because for $1 and under $5 they always have decor and organizational needs for a home office and great party supplies. Lately I have been buying all things beach related for when I take my niece and god-daughter to the lake (Michigan). So if you want to have a beachy gathering, Michael’s & Dollar Tree arr the ways to go. They all sell buckets and shovels and sandmaking gadgets, beach balls, frisbees, chalk and other outdoor games…

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Freeze fruit in ice cube trays to jazz up drinks for Memorial Day

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This is a fun way to add color to water or punch bowls. Pour 3 parts diet lemon line soda to one part vodka with fresh mint leaves and you have a low cal refreshing adult beverage. For a graduation party, try to use fruit of the schools colors. This can work well for a beverage station at a shower or anything.

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Some ideas:  Blueberries and champagne or Cherries and vodka with red bull 

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Pink Flamingos make me happy…

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Maybe because my current color crush is coral but the peachynpink hues of this bird has me loving flamingo stuff.

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This is basically what I think of when flamingo yard decor comes to mind. I think of mid-century styled homes, manicured lawns, sunny skies and palm trees.

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Then I think of pool parties with ice cream stations, pink lemonade stands, water balloons , umbrellas to hide from the sun and floatation devices to splash around in….

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This blue and pink hued candy bar is perfect for a co-ed party. See more deets over on Kara’s Party Ideas.

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See the rest ofnthis nurseryhere.

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Shop here for above decor.

{Other Images via Junell from Seekers Bazaaar, Southern Living Decorating Editor Lindsay Ellis Beatty, 100 layer cake}

Ombre floral centerpiece fabulousness

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Really like this gradient color along this tablescape for a Jimmy Choo party.

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Lining balloons along the length of table in a row is a nice touch. Speaking of…

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Aren’t these striped balloons chic? Purchase them from Oriental Trading.

Pastel floral tea party decor perfect for a shower, brunch or Easter…

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Being that Easter is in a few weeks, which seems odd for some reason, I decided to do a pastel tea party post since those are the same colors used to decorate for Easter time…

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Get more bang for your buck by hosting a little brunch with your adult lady friends or setting a themed playdate for your daughter, niece, etc…

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You want to dress up for a tea party. Think, ladies who lunch. With girly dresses and maybe even hats, lace, frills, flowy A-lined skirts, ruffles etc. For little girls, dresses and feather boas, gloves and all of that jazz.

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If you want, even have a few costume dresses on hand so those that come unprepared can at least change into something festive at the party. Leave out a vintage luggage case with different props that they can go through to add to their look.

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Those same props can be used against a backdrop for a photo booth photoshoot. So that means anything that goes with little girls dressing up: costume jewelry, scarves, crowns, glitter heels.

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It’s always cute to see little girls in adult heels playing dress up. I done it too.

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Whimsical and chic ways to use toy plastic animals…

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Yep…I will be doing one of these. And painting a wooden box from Michael’s is also on the list. Thank me later for these easy and cheap diy projects that can keep your kids busy and create some chic whimsy decor for your adult self.

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Beautiful romantic lavender and gold Valentines party…

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Love the colors and how simple party decor can be displayed in a way that makes a big impact. That backdrop is amazing. Switch out the XOs and this can easily be a bridal shower or birthday party.

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{Images via Sitting in a Tree Events}

Hosting tips (good for any shindig) + champagne stations …

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Hosting a party or get together can easily turn into a daunting task for those who never really do it. Questions about colors and themes, what to get and where to get them from easily make something that should be fun…into a stressful situation.Add on the task of keeping the atmosphere going and one can surely stress themselves out.
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With all the upcoming festivities, here are some tips on keeping that bar/beverage area on point. These will make your party tonight or in the upcoming future run smooth.

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Soaking a sugar cube in bitters in the glass, then top with bubbly. Or just add a splash of fruit-based liquor to your champagne for a DIY Royale.

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Setting up the bar you will need a bar knife for garnishes, tongs, bottle opener, strainers, shakers, bar towels, spoons (for cherries etc), ice bucket, ice, trays, napkins and coasters, bowls (garnishes) rugs (floor protection).

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DIY Garland inspiration…

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This layered garland look is so pretty. Garland is one of the best ways to decorate for any party. It sets the tone and sometimes gives directions (think if you’re having a champagne bar…a banner can tell guests exactly where it is so they don’t have to ask). They are pretty hovering over your head when streamed from wall to wall or as a backdrop to a food table display or photo booth.

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{Via Photographer: Ellie Grover as seen on 100 Layer Cake}

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Design Inquiries: Where can I find the champaign colored sequin tablecloth….

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I first blogged about the above pic in this post. Zoe, who is planning her wedding and looking for a sequin tablecloth has asked me where to locate the one above. After aome searching, I found the whole wedding on … Continue reading →