Join us and Moll Anderson as we share romantic tips, recipes and table settings to create a Valentine’s Day you’ll always remember! We’re joining forces with Moll Anderson, lifestyle and romance expert, author and TV personality to make your afternoon a little bit hotter! We’ll be sharing romantic tips, recipes and table settings from Moll’s latest book, Seductive Tables For Two with YOU! Moll Anderson will be joining us LIVE to chat, her spirit and
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Can’t get down to New Orleans? No worries, host a party at home with these easy ideas straight from the ‘Big Easy’! February 12th is Fat Tuesday, the culmination and last day of the Mardi Gras celebration. Just because you can’t make it down to New Orleans, doesn’t mean you can’t party Mardi Gras style. You can easily turn a regular weeknight into a special one! Here are a few ways to celebrate what is
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In just over a month, Elizabeth and I will be attending the Second Annual Wine Sisterhood Gathering. The celebration kicks off Sunday, March 3, 2013 and runs through Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in the gorgeous Napa Valley. The event’s home base is the amazing Andaz Napa, voted Reader’s choice, Top 35 Hotels in Northern California by Condé Nast Traveler. You can imagine our excitement – combining all the things we love and cherish in one
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Downton Abbey is all the rage this January and February. Everyone is chatting online and off about the British export that’s making Sunday night sizzle! To make this even more exciting, MASTERPIECE is celebrating the return of Downton Abbey with live Twitter events during the national broadcast premiere of each new episode of Downton Abbey Season 3. This is one serious online party, and of course, every party deserves a cocktail. So what’s the hot cocktail of choice
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This past week Project You magazine, along with award-winning journalist and TV personality Tamsen Fadel, hosted an exclusive blogger cocktail party at the The Manhattan House Residences in NYC. The event was a celebration of the new year and of great style. Attendees received special access to the luxurious residences; and Heather Zick, the Interior Designer for Manhattan House, shared her ingenious tips and tricks for how to GET THE ‘ Manhattan House’ LOOK in
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I wanted to try something a little different this year for the Super Bowl, so I curated a collection of 20 recipes from the blog on Pinterest. Included are appetizers, soups, entrees and even a dessert. Each recipe is served in a bowl (or a bowl shape) which means guests won’t miss a single tackle, pass or play, because they can eat and watch the big game at the same time. Plus, not only
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Host a Winter White “Marry Me” themed Bridal Shower with these simple and special instructions! This How To Host Post has everything you need to know for a modern take on the traditional bridal shower. We kept it simple and special – YOU CAN pull this off with ease and enjoy a great night with the girls while treating the bride-to-be to a night she will always remember! The color theme for this “Marry Me”
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Here are 3 quick and simple ideas for a last minute New Year’s Eve party. Each is a quick and simple way to start out the New Year with FUN! 1. Pop the Prosecco If the Champagne is sold out – pop the Prosecco instead. Prosecco is an Italian wine – generally a dry sparkling wine – made from a variety of white grapes of the same name. The name is derived from the northern Italian
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Pantone has announced its 2013 color of the year and it’s a gem! The color announced earlier this month is Emerald green, more specifically Pantone 17-5641. It now reigns as the hot new hue for 2013. Emerald green, described by the experts as “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony” sounds like the perfect shade to surround yourself in this year. Listed below
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Looking for a way to host and toast the New Year on a tight budget? Our solution: A SWANKY MARTINI BAR FOR RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE! It’s easy to host and costs just $7 per person. Host 12 people for $80 that’s less than $7 per person! ( $50: 2- 750 ml bottles of Gin and/or Vodka, $10: 1-750 ml bottle of Vermouth and $20: for Garnishes) We’ve got a solution for
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I love this simple and special idea for New Year’s Eve dessert from Lauryn Cohen – The Bella Baker. All you need to make your own is a dozen delicious cupcakes, pretzel logs and a silver cake stand! “It’s the sweetest clock ever! These cupcakes, each decorated with a Roman numeral and assembled in a circular formation, are a play on the clock that we stare at all night as we count down to a
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Add a conversation starter to your New Year’s Eve Bash and bring your guests some good luck for 2013. This interesting food accessory is a healthy dessert representing “Good Luck”. Simply, thread 12 grapes on bamboo skewers and then display them on a simple white rectangular tray. At midnight let guests help themselves to some good luck! You can also try it the way we did in the above image, and serve 6 red
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Whether you’re a twister or a diehard dunker, you’re going to love this OREO Cookies recipe. Made to look like Santa’s iconic red hat, they are almost too cute to eat. Almost. Made from OREO Cookies with Candy Cane-flavored Crème—available exclusively at Target stores this holiday season for $2.99—these Christmas cookies are a blissful blend of chocolate, cream cheese, strawberries and a hint of peppermint. Lay them out for Santa, bring them to a holiday
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The image above is a picture of my three boys six years ago. Time flies and so does Christmas – STOP and enjoy it with them! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can easily drown out its meaning. To keep your focus on what’s important, you need only to spend some time with children. For many children, Christmas is the most magical time of year. As adults, we need to remember to slow
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Take inspiration from the four finalist of Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Competition and host a party of your own in 2013! Last week, Elizabeth I attended finale event for the 2nd annual Sterling Vineyards Ultimate Host Competition. The event was judged and hosted by Padma Lakshmi and Sterling Vineyards. Four fabulously talented finalists, chosen from hundreds of entrants in the contest, were brought to NYC to showcase how they would host a the ultimate party.
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“Au Naturel” Christmas Buffet Table So many hosts are smart to serve buffet-style when entertaining a crowd during the holidays. This strategy, which also works well for beverage and dessert bars, allows you to prepare dishes and display before guests arrive and gives guests the freedom to help themselves at their own pace, while allowing you to be a guest at your own party. We created this nature-inspired tablescape to serve as a landscape to
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Pottery Barn has introduced its newest collection – Jewels for the Home. The collection features holiday décor, pillows, tabletop and glassware in hues that add a pop of color and some drama to your holiday table and home. It’s easy to achieve – here are some fun tips and highlights of the new collection that Pottery Barn has shared with us. Enjoy and happy holiday decorating! HOLIDAY TABLE FROM POTTERY BARN HOLIDAY HOME FROM POTTERY
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We are going to try out something new here at the Partybluprints Blog. We teamed up with our friend, party planner to the stars and founder of The Party Goddess – Marley Majcher, to bring you the inside scoop on how your favorite stars host parties of their own. Marley’s parties have the coolest cocktails, hottest food and trendiest decor. Of course they have big budgets too and lots of staff, but with Marley’s help,
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We are so excited and proud to share the Holiday Celebrations 2012 eguide with you! Party Bluprints, along with Getting Gorgeous and Collective Bias have something incredibly special for YOU this holiday… Inside the Holiday Celebrations 2012 eguide you’ll find HOT Holiday products and savings (exclusive coupon codes, FREE shipping, and links to more SAVINGS) from iconic brands you know and love like searsStyle™, Cookie’s® Kids, Tyson®, Pepperidge Farm®, Colgate®, Starbucks®, Nivea® and hot new
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all photo credits – Alexandra Mascali One of the HOT trends for Christmas 2012, as reported by Christmas World, is NATURAL. Nature continues to be the primary source of inspiration this season. We took this trend and transformed it into a holiday table. Our inspiration was ‘Alpine Sparkle’ and its beauty lies in the simplicity of nature. The combination of greens with ice encrusted trees and glistening snow is sheer magic for any holiday celebration.
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Comments 4 One of the HOT trends for Christmas 2012, as reported by Christmas World, is WHITE. This year white is right – snowy decorations, fluffy white Christmas wreaths, and glitter effects will be in fashion. The “it” color combo this season will be silver and white. Tree and table decorations will trend towards classic elements, such as baubles, stars, angels and nativity figures, and items that give Christmas a traditional character. We love
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A Stairway to Heaven, Hanukkah-Style. We love this simple and special way to celebrate the festival of lights! Star of David Staircase Create the Star of David with painted blue Popsicle sticks (make 8 for the 8 nights of Hanukkah) and hang each from the banister railing of your stairway with Command™ Clear Mini Hooks. In honor of the “Festival of Lights” string little blue Hanukkah Lights with Command™Clear Decorator Clips down the banister to enhance
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Try this twist on tradition, in lieu of stockings on the mantle, make mittens a must-have holiday surprise! Mittens On The Mantle On a silk cord or decorative ribbon in a holiday color, hang mittens for each family member or hang a hang a dozen for the 12 days of Christmas. Attach the cord to your mantle (or even stairway banister) with Command™ Clear Small Hooks. Stuff the mittens with tiny treats and/or candy for the
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Bring the 12 Days of Christmas to life with the 12 Days of Christmas “Good Deed” Cards DIY wall art. We loved creating this craft and the kids are so excited to get started this holiday – Dec 12th to be exact! The best thing about this project is that it pulls double duty as a fun holiday decoration and a meaningful holiday activity. It will have children jumping at the chance to reveal their
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We have created the Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu for you! Enjoy and give thanks this holiday with family and friends. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate with those you love than by sharing a beautiful meal around the table. We are thankful for you, our readers and wish you a very special Thanksgiving celebration this year! RECIPES: Display American Cheese Plate> Bread Cornucopia and Crudite> Serve Butternut Squash Soup Shots>
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We have a wonderful way to show your attitude of gratitude this Thanksgiving. Create and display a DIY “Give Thanks” Tree – it’s a fun activity for your holiday guests, especially the little ones; and it’s a festive decoration for your celebration! Instructions Invite children to gather skinny sticks and twigs from your yard or park with no leaves; you’ll need a bunch to create your Thanksgiving Tree. Once you have collected enough, lay
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Rules of the Little Black Dress by momtrends featuring a leopard clutch purse The party must go on! Nicole here from Momtrends.com–I’m filling in for the lovely Dawn who is very busy recovering from the hurricane and trying to right her world at the moment. Since the PartyBluPrints team sets the bar so high when it comes to the food portion of entertaining, I’m not even going to attempt to go there. Instead, I’m going
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If you’re hosting this Halloween and want to create a party look that’s spooktacular without spending a fortune – here’s a great option for YOU! Paper & Cake is one of my favorite online party stores. I love their high quality, budget-friendly, easy to use, printable party ware. The company tagline is true - just “Print • Cut • PARTY!” For Halloween this year, I wanted to feature the “Wicked Hallows Eve” theme. It’s
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and pink is the color of the month. Here in NYC, pink is on everything from the George Washington Bridge to the Empire State Building. All in an effort to bring attention to Breast Cancer. Think Pink and join in this month, by spreading the message in your circles. Host friends and family or gift them sweets and treats with pretty reminders about the risk of Breast Cancer
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Take it to a new level this year with these tips for throwing the Ultimate Bowl Bash On A Budget. Football doesn’t have to mean hot dogs and beer all the time, and with the NFL gaining more female fans each year, your Superbowl party has to be tasty AND tasteful this year. Try these 4 super easy tips for saving time, money and stress - and be a guest at your own party! The
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Check out this very clever campaign and online charity event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Celebrity mamas like Giuliana Rancic, January Jones, and Tori Spelling have all partnered with Patricia Nash handbags to support breast cancer awareness month! Each mom signed a handbag and included their on-the-go must-haves (from lip gloss to mints) to be auctioned off throughout the month of October via www.patricianashdesigns.com/ubid/ . The bidding starts at $100 and 100% of proceeds will be
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OUR WISH IS TO INSPIRE YOU TO CELEBRATE LIFE! So here are 100 simple and special ways for you to party in any season for any reason at home! 1. New Year’s Eve Cupcake Decor 2. New Years Brunch 2012 – Ring It In Right! 3. Three Rockin’ Picks for Your New Year’s Eve Party! 4. A Simple Winter Dinner Party 5. Chocolate Soiree For Valentine’s Day! 6. A Valentine’s Day Party For
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Going batty this Halloween looking for a simple yet special party idea? We have a spooktacular solution for you – “The Bat Bar”! Bats have long been associated with Halloween and this year they are the hot ticket for party décor. Use these creatures of the night to create a cool spot for cocktails, beverages or a combination of both. Bats are spooky, but not too scary, and can work for an adult-only or kid-friendly
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Last week Elizabeth and I had the opportunity to sit down with Padma Lakshmi to learn more about her search for the “Ultimate Host”. The contest, sponsored by Sterling Vineyards, kicked off Sept 6th and will end with a finale and crowning of the winner this December. We will be attending the finale and can’t wait to see who wins this year! Calling all hosts – it’s your chance to be nationally celebrated and WIN
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The Patriots Challenge is a Tier 1 AAA Youth Hockey Tournament created to honor the heroes and victims of September 11th. The 2012 tournament was played September 7 – 9th at the AmeriHealth Pavilion at Prudential Center in Newark NJ. All donations will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project and Defending the Blue Line. Preview Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq3hTxj2a1M This tournament was the creation of Arnie Mascali, a NJ Rockets team parent, whose brother, FF Joseph Mascali, FDNY
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