Category Archive — Theme Parties

Celebrations Circle: Monster Mash

It's not Halloween without a daily dose of furry monsters with sharp fangs, yellow eyes, and spooky screams. With this exciting holiday just around the corner, we've been spotting monsters of all shapes and sizes popping up in our favorite drinks, treats, and even decorations! Okay, so this may be the fact that I spent [...]

Celebrations Circle: Back to School Blues Busters!

In grade school and high school I dreaded August, as it always meant school would be starting soon. Although I was excited to find out who my homeroom teacher would be and to get my school supplies, my days at the swimming pool were numbered and homework was lurking around the corner. In an attempt [...]

Celebrate This: National Coast Guard Day

Whether you are a member of the Coast Guard, know one, or have accidently brushed up against one while riding the subway, this is truly a holiday worth celebrating. Like Veterans Day and Memorial Day, National Cost Guard Day is a time to reflect on the men and women who risk their lives regularly to [...]

Celebrate This: National Watermelon Day

What better way to beat the heat by refreshing your melon with a sweet, juicy slice of watermelon?  A summertime staple, this hydrating fruit deserves a day of its own, celebrated with deserts, cocktails and melon-themed décor to remind us just how sweet life can be. Here are some great ways you can celebrate National [...]

It’s Here! And to Celebrate…Harry Potter Treats

I solemnly swear I am up to no good. You know those summer diets you've been so good with? Well, we're about to ruin them. But it's for good reason - dear readers, this is it. The END. If you're as excited, sad, mad with anticipation and a tad bit anxious over whether or not [...]

Party on the Page

As a writer, it’s not enough for me to sign Best Wishes in a graduation card. Instead, I find myself giving serious thought to the advice or lessons learned that I wish to share with the graduate. But if I don’t know the person well, I often turn to the web for inspiration. That’s where [...]

English Tea Ideas from Andrea Correale

Did you catch Andrea Correale sharing her ideas for a royal wedding inspired English tea? Use them to celebrate Kate and Will's one week anniversary this Friday...or just enjoy any day!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

And in honor of one of our most favorite childhood authors we decided to share these pics from Kara's Party Ideas. We absolutely LOVE Kara's blog - so much party inspiration! Below is a Dr. Seuss themed baby shower she shared way back in 2009 when we first started reading every day... We love how [...]

Celebrations Circle

This week's Celebrations Circle is a creature feature--woodland creatures that is! Prepare to come out of hibernation with these whimsical party ideas that are perfect for just about any occasion. A Little Red Riding Hood themed birthday party by Bird's Party is a fairytale come true from its toadstool-topped cupcakes to the moss-covered place card [...]

Apple Themed Engagement

Autumn is in full swing and this Apple Themed Engagement party design shows how to incorporate icons of the season into a celebration of love.  The thought behind the design was to associate "picking apples" with "picking a mate."  With some clever signage and well placed apple details, this dinner party is rustic and whimsical.  [...]