When it comes to summer entertaining, there are a few staples which should be on everyone's list —including napkins (because paper towels are bad for the environment and look cheap) that are colourful and summer-y, drink vessels, plate-ware, and furniture in an outdoor fabric. Extras that I like are string lights, candleholders, and fun tablecloths and picnic blankets. ...
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A Regency Inspired Wedding
Is it true that all girls think about their dream wedding when they're little? I'm not sure, but when I was younger I thought about my future wedding—how it would be a costume/period wedding where all the guests dressed up and there would be old-style dances. The Regency period (think Jane Austen) has always been one of my favourites, and it would be much more simple to both dress and decorate in that style compared with others—like Elizabethan or Georgian, for instance. One of my ...
Deluxe Cozy Media Rooms For Winter Entertaining
With winter upon us soon, I start to think about spending time in a cozy, basement media room. Sure, you could put up a tv mounted to a wall and set up a sofa in front of it—but why stop there? Since I was a child, I've been dreaming of having a media room. I used to have fun drawing floor plans of exactly how I wanted my media room to be laid out. All the extras On my old floor plans, I remember putting in vintage jukeboxes, popcorn machines, and other movie theatre necessities. As winter ...
Outdoor Eco-Friendly Lighting For Evening Entertaining
Although I am not someone who believes that there should be a ton of outdoor lighting that remains on —because I don't like the light pollution of it all—I do like the idea of choice lighting for special occasions. When choosing outdoor lighting, why wouldn't you choose something that is eco-friendly? Solar lighting is great for places that get enough sun (unlike Vancouver, most of the year) during the day, so that the lighting can shine at night. I like the look of these mushroom-y ...
Candy Buffet Table – Creative Entertaining Ideas {Guest Post}
Candy Buffets & Dessert Bars, Candy Catering, Candy Art, Candy Creations & More. We create magical candy displays according to events themes or color schemes which serve multiple purposes. Decor, Favors & Gifts, Desserts & Treat Bars etc.. ...
Valentine’s Day Party Ideas
Got the winter blues? Need an excuse to get together with friends and eat cake? Well, how about throwing a Valentine's Day Party! Here are some great ideas for putting together your well-planned or impromptu party: ...
Harry Potter Yule Ball Themed Party – Holiday Open House
The decorations in the Great Hall at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry are absolutely amazing - they really go all out! I especially love the decorations for the Yule Ball in the Harry Potter film the Goblet of Fire. more photos from here other photo sources How to create this look Why, with some icicles - everywhere - of course! source source ...