Photos by A Beautiful Mess
If there's one thing I love...it's DONUTS!! I absolutely LOVE this super fun donut themed bridal shower that blogger, Elsie of A Beautiful Mess hosted for her future sister-in-law. I love the festive colors and the giant chalkboard she used as a backdrop for the food table filled with descriptive doodles...so creative and fun! For all my followers, click here to save on your donuts-themed bridal shower, or party!
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Bonjour! Check out this Glamorous Parisian Birthday Party by Anders Ruff Printable Parties - it has all of the necessary components to put together the perfect Parisian Birthday Party or Bridal Shower or Girls Night In Party or...gosh the list just goes on and on.
The theme was Parisian Inspired based off of the classic bridal shower scene from the movie. Are you ready for the highlights?
The Dessert Table is simply divine along with all of the other wonderful details. If you have seen the movie then this will be the perfect excuse to invite your girlfriends over and watch it! Oh and if you have already seen it then you know it's also a great reason to watch it again. XOXO!
In 2012, brides will look to be transformed on their big day and they will make their day an extension of their personal individuality. According to one of our wedding community's members, Streetlight Republic Photography¸“2012 is all about Romance. Lace. Ruffles. Princesses. The scenery and props of Pride and Prejudice combined with Cinderella’s wedding gown and horse drawn carriage (maybe not a pumpkin though) would be right on trend." Here is a little preview of what Streetlight Republic Photography expects to see this coming year:
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When it comes to having the family over for holiday dinner, sometimes planning the menu is the easy part.
Whether you're hosting a small group or large for your holiday meal, we have you covered. Here, we'll share a couple of fun ideas for unique holiday tablescapes.
THE KID'S TABLE
To make sure the kids behave during dinner, try putting together something sweet -- and whimsical -- idea for a Candy Cane-inspired table. First, lay out a red table runner, green placemats, red napkins and whimsical holiday plates like these adorable Snowman Plates. For an extra yummy effect, we suggest adding an edible centerpiece using lollipops and candy canes arranged in white pales lined with chocolate rice cereal as "dirt." The best part? This centerpiece also doubles as dessert, since guests can graze right from the pots.
WINTER WONDERLAND
"Think of your table top as an extension of your closet and personal style. Mix what you currently have in your cabinets with special holiday pieces, top basics with flea market finds or borrow complementary patterns from friends and family. Mix colors and patterns to make each person's place setting unique.
Get the party started with these over-the-top disco-inspired ornaments. Spread good cheer by giving a few extra as gifts.
Mirrored ornaments and frosted glass balls create the look of a Winter Wonderland in a bowl.
Design Tip: Splurge on two or three mirrored balls, and use more inexpensive plain balls as fillers. How pretty would this be if you added in some painted white starfish. Or, how about some glittered snowflakes. Both would add some extra texture and glitz.
My Mother has a Holiday Open House every year for her clients so I decided to write her a "How To" Blog to help her have a stress free Open House this year (Stress-Free is the Key Word here). Even though she has been doing it for years it still becomes the most stressful time for her (I usually like to avoid her house around this time).
A Holiday Open House is by design a very relaxed and informal party and a great way to entertain a large group during the holidays. The best thing about it is that friends and neighbors can arrive at their convenience betweeen a very wide timeframe and during these busy times it really is such a wonderful gesture. What I love the most about this type of party is that you usually have a lot of time to get to really catch-up with friends and family since you can are able to do it during staggered times in the day verses that 2-3 hour window you have at most parties.
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Ho, Ho, Ho!!! As a lover of design and tablescaping, I wanted to share with all of you a first-time ever sweepstakes being hosted by the fine dinnerware and accessory brand, L’OBJET.
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A holiday party doesn't have to cost a lot. Use a few of these quick tips to make your holiday party a night to remember.
I have always been a big believer in repurposing what you already have. An old-fashioned sled looks great by the front door, a scarf can make a festive table runner, and fluffy woolen mittens accent tabletops or walls. Frame festive holiday cards and use as wall art or set the frames on tabletops. You can also make your own garland by stringing together popcorn, cranberries cinnamon sticks or any other fun edible item you can think of...don't be afraid to get creative.
Use candles to create the perfect ambience. Candles are inexpensive and an easy way to set the mood.
For the drinks, choose a simple signature cocktail this is a great way to keep costs down. You can also have everyone bring their favorite bottle of wine or champagne.
Create your own soundtrack from iTunes or Pandora to create your own favorite seasonal playlist.
Get your hair blown out from a local salon to make you feel extra special. Wear one of your favorite dresses and pair it with new fun costume jewelry to give a little extra oomph!
Fa, la, la!
Thanksgiving is just a couple of days away and if you are looking for some last minute DIY table decor than check-out these fun napkin ring options. They are easy to make and do a great job of dressing up the table.
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