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Hip & Modern Baby Shower Themes
Posted on Mar 27, 2008 3:28:19 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

When you hear the phrase "baby shower", do visions of plastic rattles, knitted pastel booties and cartoon teddy bears instantly come to mind? These types of elements seem to be the norm in ready-made baby shower decorations, but in reality...

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Entertaining on a Budget
Posted on Mar 25, 2008 12:31:58 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Between the tableware, linens, flowers, lighting, and so on, it's easy to let your budget fly out the window when planning a get together, but you don't have to spend a fortune to throw an impressive soirée! Here are a...

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centerpiece ideas | party decor
Creative Candlescapes
Posted on Mar 21, 2008 11:45:59 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Mood lighting is one of the most important elements of an evening dinner party or get-together. There’s just something about a warm glow and flickering lights that puts people in a festive mood and makes the night feel more celebratory...

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Cocktails | Organic
Cocktails: The New "Health" Food?
Posted on Mar 20, 2008 5:02:00 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

While the word “organic” usually conjures up images of Saturday-morning farmers' markets and freshly pureed, pesticide-free veggie concoctions, the word “cocktail” is most often associated with celebrating and, well – splurging – so is the phrase “organic cocktail” an oxymoron?...

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Cocktails | Drinkware | Entertaining Trends
Glassware Goes Inside Out
Posted on Mar 18, 2008 9:15:58 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Just when you think that stemless wine glasses are the most innovative thing that will ever happen to cocktail hour, something even more novel makes its debut: inside out drinkware! Dutch designer Alissia Melka seems to be at the forefront...

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party favors | projects
Dress Up Your Party Favors
Posted on Mar 14, 2008 3:33:07 PM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Party favors are a thoughtful way to show guests your appreciation for their attendance at your event -- as well as a great opportunity to add some creativity to your celebration -- because they can easily be incorporated into table...

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St. Patrick's Day
Festive St. Patrick's Day Drinks
Posted on Mar 11, 2008 2:19:53 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

St. Patrick's Day is widely acknowledged as an incredibly lively and boisterous holiday, mainly due to its mode of celebration: indulging in plenty of Irish beer and cocktails. If you're planning to host your own St. Patty's Day celebration vs....

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Birthday | Invitations
Hip, Modern Birthday Party Invitations
Posted on Mar 10, 2008 2:00:00 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

When picking out invitations for an adult birthday party, the general rule is to find a design that's stylish, fun, and anything but juvenile (just like Doc Milo's fantastic Celebrations Cocktail Party pictured at left). While you may have to...

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Easter
Fresh Finds for Easter Entertaining
Posted on Mar 6, 2008 8:00:00 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

Easter is right around the corner, and if you've already seen enough neon plastic eggs and marshmallow chicks for one season, not to worry. Here are a few fresh, stylish finds for Easter entertaining (and there's not a shred of...

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Color Palettes | Entertaining Trends
Spring Entertaining Trends: Think Pink...and Green!
Posted on Mar 4, 2008 11:02:56 AM  |  By JenniferSbranti

The combination of pretty pinks and fresh greens is a tried-and-true color palette that just screams "Spring!" Perfect for everything from Easter to Mother's Day to just celebrating the new season, it's a spring entertaining trend that never goes out...

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