The little details are key to creating memorable events. Whether you are hosting a Fall Dinner party or in charge of Thanksgiving for your entire family, place cards are a guaranteed way to make your guest feel special. I am a big believer in place cards, even at a simple dinner party with friends. Not only do I think that it helps guest feel extra special, it takes the pressure off of everyone trying to figure out where to sit. Mini DIY succulent pumpkin place cards are … [Read more...]
8 Tips for a Stress-Free Fall Dinner Party
October 8, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
As the weather starts to cool off and the leaves begin to change, it's a sure sign that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is just around the corner. Fall always inspires me to enjoy the bounty of the season and puts me in the mood for a party! Whether it's a kid-friendly Halloween party, a fall inspired coffee date with girlfriends or an intimate dinner party, nothing beats celebrating with your favorite people. This year I'm spicing up our fall calendar and … [Read more...]
How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party
October 1, 2018 by · 1 Comment
Halloween is the perfect time to dress up and create a spooktacular themed party. Murder mystery parties are an excellent way to engage and entertain friends this Halloween. Not sure where to start? Don't worry, I'm here to share my favorite tips and show you how to host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party that is to die for! I recently teamed up with Oriental Trading to create this bone chilling Murder Mystery dinner party. It's full of spooky Halloween decorations, to die … [Read more...]
Pink-o-Ween Halloween Ghoul’s Night Party
September 14, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Halloween is one of my very favorite holidays to celebrate. I love everything about it from dressing up, transforming my home into a spooky Dead & Breakfast Inn and of course celebrating with spooktacular parties! A night in with the "ghoulfriends" is always good for the soul, so I'm planning a Pink-o-Ween Halloween Ghoul's Night Party to eat, drink and be scary! While I love Halloween, I don't necessarily love the traditional black and orange color scheme. I typically … [Read more...]
Mistletoe and Margaritas Holiday Party
December 11, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
This month I'm in charge of hosting our supper club and I am so excited for our celebration this week I can hardly wait. I love entertaining any time of the year, but hosting celebrations during the holidays is like the Super Bowl for an avid entertainer like myself. It's when you get to go big and pull out all the show stoppers, or get creative and try something new. Which is exactly what I did with this year's Margaritas and Mistletoe theme. I teamed up with my friends at … [Read more...]
Mini Lasagna Roll-up Appetizers for Holiday Entertaining
November 17, 2017 by · 5 Comments
This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are 100% my own. My calendar is quickly filling up with Christmas activities and holiday parties. As an avid entertainer and social butterfly, I love this time of year! I always look forward to all of the events that give us an excuse to celebrate this magical time of year with friends and family, like our annual Jingle & Mingle holiday party. But, I often find myself stuck on what to serve. Even though I have some tried and true dishes that … [Read more...]
Easy Colorful Thanksgiving Place Cards
November 10, 2017 by · 2 Comments
Happy November, friends! It's Cathy from Party HarDIY here with a fun new project just in time for the holidays! With only a few more weeks until Thanksgiving, we are getting B-U-S-Y with all the preparations. Since this holiday is all about the food, it's important to get your table setting just right. You want your place cards to be as affordable as possible. Oh, and easy too! That's why I've created 3 adorable ways to transform your ho-hum placecards into something you're … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Side Dishes your Guests will LOVE
November 7, 2017 by · 1 Comment
There is a good chance that all of these may be making an appearance at mealtime between now and Thanksgiving... because right now, I am hungry for a yummy Thanksgiving meal! Whether you're hosting the big turkey dinner or bringing a side dish as a guest, check out all these Thanksgiving Side Dishes your Guests will LOVE. With over 20 side dish recipes, I am sure you will find a few that you, and even your kids, will rave about for years to come. A Thanksgiving menu must … [Read more...]
Transitional Neutral Fall Tablescape
September 12, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
Hi Guys! It’s Jessica from Celebration Stylist again. I can’t even believe I’m saying this but it’s almost everyone favorite season, Fall!! I wanted to share the perfect transitional neutral fall tablescape. Pumpkins scream fall, but they're still a little tricky to come by in September so I didn’t include too many for this early fall tablescape. I snagged these pumpkins from the Target Dollar Spot and they were just the look I was going for. I really love neutrals for fall, and a pop of gold … [Read more...]
20 Fun Summer BBQ Food & Drink Stations
June 28, 2017 by · 1 Comment
It is summer now, and there should be quite a bit of entertaining going on. A lot of the time, you eat with your eyes first- especially if there’s a food or drink bar. These 20 Fun Summer BBQ Food and Drink Stations allow your guests to pick and choose what they want. It is so easy to just set up a table and make all your food and beverages LOOK good. 20 FUN SUMMER BBQ FOOD & DRINK STATIONS Summer entertaining is all about spending time with your friends and family- and a Hot Dog Bar is … [Read more...]
