Category: Party Ideas and Tips

Just because the holidays are all behind us doesn’t mean that the celebrations have to end. There is still plenty of opportunity to throw a fabulous party with a winter wonderland theme! In fact, a carefully planned winter party can chase away the worst doldrums of the cold weather season. Take a look at some…Continue reading

I love inviting my friends over for Thanksgiving dinner. We laugh, talk and eat to our heart’s content! Preparing and cooking the turkey is one of my favorite things to do. I always get lots of compliments for the special touches I incorporate into the meal; however, years ago, when I hosted my first Thanksgiving…Continue reading

As an event planner, I know that décor helps to set the tone of a party. Halloween gatherings are especially fun to plan because you can opt for a whimsical tone or really try to terrify your guests. I’ve worked on both types of parties and I’ll confess that I love to incorporate a scare…Continue reading

When it comes to fall birthday ideas, I’ve found that there is plenty of opportunity for imaginative thinking. You can build a party around the brilliant colors of autumn using the leaves, squashes and pumpkins that are glorious signs of the season. Of course, it’s always fun to build a party around a scary Halloween…Continue reading

I don’t know about you, but I love autumn celebrations. As an event planner, I find it easy to create lovely décor for a fall party using the beautiful yellows, oranges and reds of the season. Sometimes I incorporate just a few touches of fall color into the décor of a formal celebration. In other…Continue reading

When I begin planning a special event for a client, I make it a point to visit the venue so I can take some notes about the decor. I always take a close look at the walls of the room. Whether guests are walking into a host’s living room or a banquet hall, the walls…Continue reading

I wouldn’t go so far as to say I’m ‘crafty’, but I do love seeing the imaginative crafts that people use as decorations for engagement parties, weddings and baby shower celebrations. I’m always on the lookout for unique crafts that contribute to the celebratory tone of an occasion. So, I thought I would share some…Continue reading

Even though I love my work as an event planner, it can get very hectic at times. My favorite way to recharge my batteries is to invite over three or four of my close girlfriends for a fun evening at home. I allow myself four or five days to prepare for the evening. Of course,…Continue reading