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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Why is that shows like American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, and America’s Got Talent successfully entertain many television viewers every year? I’d like to think it’s because people love to see regular and ordinary people showing off their talented skills and original performances. How much more fun would it be to [...] You may sail in Newport, San Diego, or Bermuda. Or go ocean-racing in Miami or Catalina. Whether you go yachting in Nantucket or Lake of the Ozarks, or just like to cruise along on a nearby river or lake, this is the time of year for boating! Big blue skies, warm sun and [...]
Memorial Day is only two weeks away, so if you’re planning on having a party, you need to get started right away! Memorial Day is a day to remember our fallen veterans and everything they fought for while protecting our country. It’s also celebrated as the first official day of the summer season (even [...]
Every successful event needs to have the following: Great food, room and table décor appropriate to the occasion, entertainment, and detailed planning. Whether you buy food already prepared, have the event catered or make it yourself, you’ll want to have something for your guests to eat when they arrive. Basics like [...]
Smarty Had a Party has the perfect partyware for your fiesta. I like the Wavy Square Plates for this one, along with the Green Stemmed Blossom Cups for ceviche or flan with berries and 12oz. Margarita Glasses. Add a variety of brightly-colored tablecloths, alternating colors like Apple Green, Hot Fuchsia, Coral Orange, and [...]
Why not have a party during the Kentucky Derby? May 1st is the date for this year’s “Run for the Roses,” or have it any time, for a cute theme for a mid-afternoon garden party. Décor would have to include roses, of course. Scatter red or burgundy rose petals over the buffet and [...] Why not toast to guest of honor by serving Kir Royals! These are made with champagne and a splash of Chambord, a raspberry liquor, with a small lemon peel in a champagne flute. A fruit punch* could be the main drink which guests could serve themselves throughout the event. Smarty has 12 quart reusable punch bowls [...] My client requested chocolate & pink for a baby shower, but she wanted something different. Then it hit me: coffee beans as the filler inside the vase! I also used candy bars as the favors; guests made a bag as they left. Enjoy, and I hope I inspired you to think outside the box! Genae Dixon [...] |
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