Holiday Theme Parties

The holiday season is almost in full gear and a little planning will make things run more smoothly for your holiday get togethers. First, you must consider what kind of holiday party you would like to host.  Will you be throwing a formal, elegant party for family or colleagues, a fun cocktail soiree with your friends or a kid friendly party with activities and bite size treats? Once you’ve figured out what kind of party you want to have, planning the details will make your event unique and memorable for all of your guests.  We’ve come up with three complete crowd-pleasing party ideas to help you start planning your holiday get...

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Pinspiration: Top 5 Thanksgiving Pinterest Boards

Getting ready for the holidays has become easier and lots more fun with sites like Pinterest which help get your creative juices flowing. You can create boards on Pinterest, which can help you organize your holiday planning.  With Thanksgiving just around the corner, use Pinterest for interesting and delicious recipes, clever decorating ideas, theme inspiration, color scheme or anything else which needs inspiration.  When done creating your boards, share with friends and have them give you their ideas too! Here are some of our favorite Thanksgiving Pinterest boards to help guide you!  Chocolate Pumpkin Pie from Vintage...

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Thanksgiving Table Settings

Your table gives guests their first impression of the kind of mood you’re setting for dinner.  The biggest dinner party of the year is just around the corner, so now is the time to start planning how you want to present your Thanksgiving feast.  Making your Thanksgiving table unique is not difficult and creating it can actually be fun too.  Let the table be inspired by the season and the beautiful colors that dot the landscape, as well as a reflection of your home by adding personal touches. Consider incorporating handwritten place cards or menu cards,  or even add pictures of the family as part of the centerpiece. ...

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Pumpkin Play

One of the most exciting things about fall is picking out a pumpkin, carving it, and displaying your masterpiece for everyone to see!  Pumpkins are great for fall décor, they make lovely dishes both savory and sweet, and they come in beautiful shapes, sizes and colors.  Enjoy the pumpkin season by carving or painting them, using the pulp for yummy recipes and roasting the seeds!  It’s almost impossible to waste any part of a pumpkin! Here are a couple ideas for what to do with pumpkins this year. Pumpkin Centerpiece   Pumpkins look great when they are incorporated into centerpieces, wreaths, used as porch décor,...

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Pop-Up Craze!

In an age where we have everything at our finger tips and know what's going on at any given moment (via smart phones and the Internet) the "unexpected" sells!  Pop-up events are beginning to be all the rage in marketing, event planning, and promotions.They are not your typical event planned and executed to perfection with months of lead time: instead they are set up in temporary sites, and are done so with whimsy, flair and at times with a bit of urban grit and humor!  Usually they are set in an unexpected place; think impromptu art galleries in abandoned store fronts, temporary designer shops in market squares, or surprise yoga...

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Amazing Winter Getaways for Every Type

Winter is just around the corner and now is a perfect time to plan and schedule a winter getaway.  Whether you plan to stay within the country or travel to a far – off destination, a winter getaway can be just what you need to ward off the cold-weather-blues. A winter vacation should be an extension of your individuality and personal aspirations- a little bit of something you like and something to which you would like to be exposed. Here are six great getaways for every type: from winter loving snow bunnies to hot weather beach bodies, soul searchers in need of spiritual healing, food lovers in search of a new culinary experience or...

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