I just saw the cutest idea for a table centerpiece. Take an empty clear votive glass and stuff an ever-so-slightly-opened rosebud into it (without the stem). It is so cute and clever! You have to look twice to see what it is, but I think it is ideal for cocktail rounds or on side-tables; really [...]
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A bar is a big component of your party. If you’re not sure how much your guests will drink, it’s hard to calculate your bar budget. One way to estimate this is to figure a rough average of drinks per person. This is based on the length of time of your function. [...] You have your budget and you know how many people you are expecting (minimum and maximum range). Now comes the time to decide what type of party you will have. Before going to look around, first decide what style of party you want and what you want to serve: formal, casual, themed, sit-down, buffet, reception-style, [...]
Do you ever get post-party blues? What should one do after hosting all these wonderful and creative parties? All the excitement is gone! The hard planning took forever, but the actual event flew right by and was over way too soon! I propose that you create a party/event scrapbook to conserve all your previous party [...] Before you start brainstorming about your next event, you have to figure out the the perfect location for your fabulous party. You will need to figure out a few details: • Budget: Your budget will help decide the location and other details of planning your party. • Guest List: The amount of guests will [...] When I was planning my wedding, I saw this beautiful cake. I knew it was the one I wanted – it would look beautiful after it got blinged out! I did a tasting and obtained a few quotes – the asking price was $600.00. Goodness, that’s a whole lot of money! Time for [...] By popular demand, I’ve made a step by step guide for making the “Plug-less Lamp Shade Centerpiece.” You will need:
Wire hanger Cut the wire hanger [...]
I just had to share this next project! Once again, I used water pearls from Smarty, but this time I chose red. I decided I wanted to make a lamp centerpiece without a plug. I know, right? How neat! This is just a sneak peak; stayed tuned for my next post, and I [...] I recently discovered a new Smarty product: Pink Water Pearls. I loved this product so much, I had to buy them in a few colors (purple, orange & apple green). I used the water pearls as one of my recent DIY projects for an engagement party. I couldn’t believe how elegant & polished the pearls looked [...] |
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