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How To “Luxe” up your Oscar® Night for Less – Red Carpet Viewing Party!

March 6, 2010 DIY Video

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On Sunday, March 7th at 8PM EST on ABC, Hollywood rolls out the red carpet, presenting all its stars in their finest.  While Hollywood is preparing for their 82nd Annual Awards Event, plan a viewing party for friends and/or family.  Who doesn’t like to tune in to see what the [...]

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Make Mardi Gras Fun At Home!

February 15, 2010 Party Ideas

February 16th 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 often referred [...]

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Host A Super “Super Bowl” or Playoff Party For Lots Less!

February 3, 2010 Party Ideas

Economic woes shouldn’t keep you from hosting a Super, Super Bowl Bash or NFL Playoff Party this year. The fun kicks off  this weekend, January 9-10 with the Wild Card Round and continues January 16-17 with the Divisional Round, January 24 with the Championship Round, right on up to Super Bowl Sunday – February 7.   With [...]

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A Simple Winter Dinner Party

January 5, 2010 Main

Looking to shake the winter blues?  Try inviting some friends over for a winter dinner party.  Keep it simple, by going with rustic food and a bistro look on your table and put the focus on sharing time together.

When guests arrive put out a cheese plate. Let everyone relax, unwind and catch up with each other [...]

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3 Must-Haves For Your New Year’s Eve Party

December 28, 2009 Party Ideas

Here are my 3 must-haves picks for a New Year’s Eve celebration.  I love the back to basics feel of each and they are a great way to start out the New Year in a simple and special way.
1. Pop the Prosecco
Keep the cork on the champagne and pop the Prosecco this year. Prosecco is [...]

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The Holiday Giving Party – FREE eguide!

November 29, 2009 Holiday

To kick off the holidays and banish any inner grinch you may be feeling this year, Elizabeth and I have come up with a perfect party plan.  It’s our Holiday wish to inspire you to entertain and celebrate this joyous season with all your friends and family.  Below we have included a link to a [...]

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Pancake Tuesday!

February 23, 2009 Winter

National Pancake Day
February 24, 2009
Yes, I know what your thinking- this is some made up holiday by IHOP to promote and sell pancakes. Actually, this is not the case. Pancake Tuesday is a holiday that has been celebrated for several centuries, it’s more commonly referred to as Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday or Mardis Gras. Regardless [...]

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Celebrate the Oscars at Home

February 19, 2009 Winter

It’s that time of year again! Oscar Night is fast approaching as the 81st Annual Academy Awards is set for Sunday, February 22nd at 8PM EST on ABC. To keep on top of breaking news, see the list of nominees and take a look back at retro red carpet looks go to Oscar.com
Whether you’re hosting [...]

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Hot Tips for Turning up the Heat this Valentine’s Day!

February 10, 2009 Holiday

If you have fallen into the habit of not celebrating Valentine’s Day because it’s too much trouble and you’re not “feeling the love” for this holiday any longer – we’ve got a remedy. Take advantage of Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year and reconnect with the spirit of this holiday. Banish any feelings [...]

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What do do on “Wear Red Day”

February 6, 2009 Winter

Wear Red Day is February 6th! Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide campaign to wipe out heart disease, the #1 killer of women. One in three women dies from cardiovascular disease—and that number is simply too high. The good news? There’s something we can do about it. It’s time to take [...]

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