Put some of our bonfire party ideas into action and celebrate a special birthday against a cozy backdrop of crackling rustic perfection. This is that rare at-home event where frantic cleaning of the house is not involved. Clean bathroom facilities are about all you need since everything takes place outdoors. The very best setting is … Read more
Adult party favors are a fun and often meaningful way to send your guests off after a great party. Who doesn’t love getting a cute and thoughtful little gift? It’s hard to think of interesting party favor ideas (umm…not tacky) when you’ve got so many other party details on your mind. Well, no worries…we’re here … Read more
Printable party favors are so much fun to make! If there’s one thing we love, it’s crafting and a birthday party is a great excuse to make stuff! Printable favors are usually fairly simple DIY projects, and you can keep them on the inexpensive side as well. What we like most about these favors is … Read more
When you’re choosing 50th birthday party favors (and there are so many choices), asking yourself these questions will help you narrow your options: how much do I want to spend on favors? will my party be formal, informal or somewhere inbetween? does my party have a special theme? (is it a luau? a 1950’s theme? a garden … Read more
Hosting a tea party is so much fun and creating tea party favors is one area where you can really let your imagination go crazy. Tea party favors can be elegant, funky, homemade, inexpensive, edible, decorative, you name it! You’ll notice, as you read through our list below, that we love scouring our local thrift … Read more
Get Trashy! Nothing says redneck party ideas like American beer, Twinkies and hair curlers. Believe it or not you can actually build a birthday party around these very things. This is one of those themes where the set-up really is half the fun. If you can swing it, have a friend park an old trailer in the … Read more
Hosting A Tea Party? Success is in the Setup Hosting a tea party does not have to be a stressful affair! It’s actually a relaxing way to spend an afternoon and a lovely way to celebrate a special birthday. A tea party is also a great choice when you want to serve food but you don’t want … Read more
When we think of tea party menus we usually think of serving light fare. This is what you’ll find most often served in England. If you find yourself invited to a high tea, though, expect a hearty, full-course meal. Your tea party, however, can be whatever you want it to be. Opt for traditional English tea foods … Read more
An inviting and visually interesting tea party table setting is key to hosting a successful tea party. You’ll want to make sure it looks as fabulous as possible. This doesn’t mean the table has to look traditional. Not at all. It can be English chintz and fine china if you want, but it can also … Read more
Tea party decorations aren’t just flowers and lace tablecloths anymore. From your napkins to your teapots to your platters piled with scones, everything on your tea table (and buffet table if you’re using one) is part of your decorating scheme. Choose all of it to showcase the style or theme you’ve chosen for your tea … Read more
