party decor
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party decor
If you have not decided yet what to do for this upcoming Easter, I compile a list of my best posts on the subject. I hope it would help you find the inspiration you are looking for.
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HOLIDAY
posted @ Tuesday, March 18, 2008 12:24 AM | Feedback (4)
I was at a wedding not too long ago where the centerpieces were at the wrong height. After 30 minutes, one guest sitting at our table had enough to not see everyone sitting at the table that he removed the centerpiece from our table. This may be an extreme behavior (that I do not endorse btw) but this action clearly demonstrates that the comfort of your guests must be a top priority.
Before you decide on the kind of flowers, the colors or a specific arrangement for your centerpieces, consider the human scale factors and analyze carefully the room where the event will take place.
In my mind, the elements that you must consider first refer to:
Room Ornamentation
If you host your party in a castle style room with moldings and ornamentation, the room already makes a statement. You should not try to compete with the room. In a room like, minimalist elegance typically work best.
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TABLESCAPE
PARTY supplies
posted @ Thursday, February 14, 2008 2:19 AM | Feedback (2)
February 7, 2008 marks the start of the Year of the Rat. It is also the beginning of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
If you have nothing planned for tonight, there is still plenty of time to improvise with the quick entertaining guide I wrote for the Web site of Food Network Canada.
About the decor
I illustrated some of the key elements of the party so you know what to look for to design your décor. I took the picture of the red lanterns while I was visiting Las Vegas two weeks ago. There are the kind of lanterns you should look for.
If you live in a town with a Chinatown neighborhood, you will have no problems finding the red lanterns, a trio of spring couplets or the red envelops for the pocket money. Wrap your party favors in red packet or small bags.
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IN the press
PARTY ideas
HOLIDAY
posted @ Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:35 PM | Feedback (0)
Denise, a reader, can teach us a lesson or two about party themes. She likes parties and it shows. Her design looks amazing. She is obviously talented but her strength is to let her imagination flows and she is not afraid to put the efforts.
Many of her parties include rentals, new accessories mixed with things that she already owned. But not this one.
Denise developed the Caveman theme for the 40th birthday of one of her friends. For her own words, this over the hill birthday party was easy to prepare. And with her tips, you will know what to look for if your wish to experience the prehistoric charms for a night.
This tabletop for 12 guests costs less than $100, in fact $7-8 per person. Denise found everything locally and at really good prices. Let’s review how she did it.
The decorative elements
The dinosaurs belong to her kids. The stone chargers come from the home improvement centre. Denise roughly cut the edges. Then she decorated the economical stepping stones with a brown craft paint and dirt to simulate old stones.
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EVERYDAY
TABLESCAPE
PARTY ideas
REAL-LIFE
posted @ Thursday, January 17, 2008 9:55 AM | Feedback (2)
We just celebrated Christmas but retailers are already looking at next year styles. As a true fashionable crowd, you want to be in the know.
One great source of inspirations is the European fair in festive decorations that will be presented in Frankfurt from January 23 to 27, 2008. The left column pictures are from last year event.
Over 30 000 trade visitors will assist and admire a spectrum of Christmas decorations ranging from handmade Italian cribs and 'smokers' from the Ore Mountains ('Erzgebirge') to beautiful porcelain for your dining table.
Exhibitors include suppliers for candles, floral art, fireworks, party and festive articles. Not just about Christmas, the show covers Easter and other festive celebrations.
We can read on Christmasworld's Web site:
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PARTY supplies
HOLIDAY
posted @ Wednesday, December 26, 2007 4:51 PM | Feedback (0)
My husband and I always take some time off during the Holidays to enjoy time with the family. We typically entertain at the cottage. The merry surroundings, the relax atmosphere and the ski slopes attract everyone year after year. Obviously, I dress up the table every night.
To supply fresh content to my blog, I decided to create two distinct looks this year. You will see them developing gradually. Today is about the starting props.
Winter wonderland
The main theme (bottom picture) celebrates northern wildlife during winter. My inspiration came from two adorable props that I already owned:
- the small stump’s birch bark cachepot set and
- the Acrylic Ornaments box set by FERM Living with their cute squirrels.
Mixed with pines cones and miniature trees, this design has ski cottages written all over it.
Country baroque
My secondary theme draws on another huge trend this year, the baroque style. But I am doing it with a twist.
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HOLIDAY
posted @ Monday, December 17, 2007 7:38 PM | Feedback (0)
I had the chance to try out the Winter Bar before its official opening.
Set under an illuminated canopy, the Winter Bar is a cool bar steps away from The Quays Skating Rink. This year, the design is even better than in the previous years.
For the first time, the Winter Bar will be open all winter (December 1, 2007 to March 9, 2008). Electronic music DJs will perform every Thursday night. The formula is a paying bar with no cover charge.
What's to drink?
From the bar menu, I recommend a hot chocolate with a tiny shot of alcohol; I tried mine with whiskey. It was good and non whiskey fan like me are delighted that we do not really taste the whiskey.
One innovative drink is a brand new beer by Unibroue. It is a cherry beer served warmed. The warmed beer are served in an adorable small specialty glass. The bar design is pretty cool as you can see. On total, 186 people fit inside and 367 can enjoy the exterior terrace heated with wood fireplaces. Pretty cool!
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FOOD + drinks
DINING out
posted @ Friday, November 30, 2007 1:54 PM | Feedback (3)
A few days ago, Lara of ready2spark featured beautiful floral arrangements designed by an amazing Dallas event studio. Curious, I went to browse their gallery. I found a few inspiration materials for your next parties.
From these pictures, it is clear that Todd.event design.creative services caters within the high end party business. But with some skills and imagination, anyone should be able to recycle these ideas on a smaller scale and budget. In any case, these pictures are a pleasure for the eyes.
I arranged the pictures around three themes. Keep in mind that these pictures come from several parties.
1 | Masquerade
If you planning a Halloween party but do not wish to fall within the usual theme, why not host a masquerade party? Guests should wear chic epoch clothes if you throw a Masquerade ball. I would have loved to be there.
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PARTY ideas
HOLIDAY
DISHING tips
BIG events
posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 12:31 PM | Feedback (1)
With a few days left until the celebrations, I am giving you my last suggestions for Halloween decorations. This time, let’s talk about bringing the Halloween spirit to your kitchen.
These looks target the family. The first stop is the cleaning center in the kitchen or the bathroom. The Halloween Critters Jacquard Guest Towels and the spider Web soaps make a cute match.
What can you do?
Every family fridge that I know is filled with children drawings, photos and reminders. The Magnetic Spider Scatters is a fun way to hang them up. A package contains 12 small spiders and 4 large spiders.
Bake cookies in shape of an owl, a cat, a broom, a witch, a pumpkin and a bat for the joys of the kids and adults. Let go your imagination to decorate your own one-of-kind Halloween cookies.
Put half a dozen cookies in a clear cellophane bag or a paper bag, glue a sticker and distribute them as treat favors to your friends and colleagues.
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PARTY supplies
HOLIDAY
posted @ Tuesday, October 23, 2007 1:54 AM | Feedback (1)
I want to share some Halloween ideas that I got from Martha Stewart. They provide inspirations on how to set up your room, food and drinks for a Halloween party.
Setting the mood right away
Everyone will pass a comment about the Spooky Arachnophobia Porch. Be prepared if you do this one. You set a high level of expectations for the rest of your party.
The Candy-filled Headstones can continue the ball. For the setting, place the black paper bags placed in a tray filled with black sand. Pay attention to proportion when selecting the paper bag size and the tray. Pour red and blue food coloring in water to simulate a realistic blood.
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FOOD + drinks
HOLIDAY
DISHING tips
posted @ Friday, October 12, 2007 7:11 PM | Feedback (4)
While reading How about orange (my favorite color by the way), I noticed a post on pumpkin carving. I particularly like the stencils from Parents magazine.
These designs may be simpler than other I have shown you earlier but these designs are not less fascinating. To make those drawings more special, I recommend that you add decorative items to strengthen the theme.
Sourcing:
Learn more: Pumpkins All Aglow on Parents.com
Via: Pumpkin carving stencils on How about orange
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HOLIDAY
posted @ Saturday, October 06, 2007 12:57 AM | Feedback (1)
This year, why not show your support to a cause when making your Halloween decorations?
For more than 45 years, World Wildlife Fund has protected our environment and ecosystems, making Earth a home where humans and animals can coexist. WWF came up with an artistic way to get their message across.
They partner with Snapfish and HP for a fun contest. Carve a pumpkin with a wild animal design, and capture your creativity in great photos! Then upload your photos for the chance to win prizes from Snapfish, HP and World Wildlife Fund.
On HP's Web site, you can find printable stencils to carve the WWF panda, a gorilla, a polar bear, a turtle, a dolphin, a Monarch butterfly, a tiger, a rhinoceros, Africa and a coral reef on your pumpkins.
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Learn more: WWF's Wild with pumpkins contest on Snapfish
Learn more: WWF pumpkin carving stencils
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HOLIDAY
posted @ Friday, October 05, 2007 5:47 PM | Feedback (1)
I came across Thaw by Mathmos Lights while reading The Notebook blog on Monday.
This company from United Kingdom sells unique lightning products internationally. Mathmos Lights all share a whimsical touch.
Setting the mood with Space Projector
This is a cool affordable gadget, perfect for a dance party. You get everything you need when you buy the Space Projector. The machine and a set of graphics come in the box.
A variety of young designers draw the graphic packs. You can pick the best styles for your party. Basically, you project on a wall or ceiling with interruptions a moving image up to 1.5 meter wide. Choose between 7 graphic themes and 4 oil wheels. The space projector is available in a translucent or a silver finish.
If you want to replicate a psychedelic night club atmosphere, get the oil wheel plus several Fluidium lamps. Fluidium is the update of the lava lamp. And revive the spirit of Austin Powers for a night.
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PARTY supplies
posted @ Thursday, September 20, 2007 12:13 AM | Feedback (1)
I have been so busy lately that I forgot to tell you about this great experience. In an interview, I shared my thoughts on designing a fun Canada Day Party. You also get from the team of HGTV.ca useful tips to make your Canada Day Bash the best outdoor party with ideas for invitations, drinks, music and safety.
I do not want to say more, just go and read the fabulous article written by Nadine Anglin that you will find on HGTV.ca Web site. Thank you again for this opportunity.
Link: Party Profile: Canada Day Bash by Nadine Anglin on HGTV.ca
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IN the press
posted @ Saturday, June 02, 2007 2:12 PM | Feedback (1)