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Spring Decor and Favor Idea – Pretty Pinwheels!

BakerStPaperGoods PinwheelPretties ThePineConeTeaCup Party Bluprints Party Pick: Pretty Pinwheels serve as pretty decor and fun favors! I love it when I find a product that can pull double duty at a party.  Here’s a unique idea for a spring soiree, baby shower or birthday party.  These pinwheels can be put together as a pretty arrangement on the table to add color and fun to your event.  Then break apart the arrangement when guests leave and

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Martha Celebrations at JCP!

Martha Celebrations at JCP!

Martha Stewart is having a party at JCP and I’m impressed. Prices are a bit more expensive than the versions on Etsy.com or elsewhere, however the one-stop shopping and cool inspirations make it worth the extra bucks. Cheers Martha – love it!  Head on over and check it out>    

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Spring 2013 – Black and White Trend for Fashion and Table!

Spring 2013 - Black and White Trend for Fashion and Table!

Items:  Tee, Tote, Rug, Martini Glass, Paper Napkins, Bowl, Plate, Mug I had a little fun online at Crate & Barrel today! This is not an ad or a sponsored post,  just me deciding how to express this hot trend for Spring 2013, with my tiny budget.  Above are “Black & White” picks for my closet and my table.  I’m a sucker for black & white, but I love to add just a tiny pop

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Party Table Banners – Hot New Party Pick!

Party Table Banners - Hot New Party Pick!

I’m very excited to share the latest product launch from the talented duo at Tin Parade – Table Banners! Table Banners are part tablecloth, part vintage-inspired sign; and are the perfect party pick.  At just $39 they economical and reusable!  It’s a simple party idea – yet a uniquely special way to make a boring buffet table a party highlight.   You can visit Tin Parade here> As if they weren’t cute enough, check out this

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A MasterCard Priceless Experience – #LoveThisCity

A MasterCard Priceless Experience - #LoveThisCity

  Did you know that MasterCard® can give you access to handpicked experiences and offers in your home city and cities around the world?  Priceless experiences in fine dining, indulgent shopping and world class sporting events are available for you as a MasterCard® member.  You don’t need to be rich or famous, all you need to do is head over to Priceless.com, select an available country and city (p.s. more are being added all year!)

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Pantone ‘Party’ Color of The Year 2013 Is Emerald Green!

Pantone 'Party' Color of The Year 2013 Is Emerald Green!

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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How To Decorate A Christmas Holiday Buffet Table!

How To Decorate A Christmas Holiday Buffet Table!

“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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Announcing The “Holiday Celebrations 2012″ eguide – Exclusive Savings PLUS The Inside Scoop On Holiday Fashion, Food, Beauty and Decor!

Announcing The "Holiday Celebrations 2012" eguide - Exclusive Savings PLUS The Inside Scoop On Holiday Fashion, Food, Beauty and Decor!

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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Top 15 Tailgating Products for the Ultimate Parking Lot Party!

Top 15 Tailgating Products for the Ultimate Parking Lot Party!

When it comes to tailgating, we tip our party hat to Jeff Dockeray.  He has been called “the most savvy and knowledgeable” tailgater in the industry and is a featured grill chef on many national platforms.  Today we are pleased to share his Top 15 Tailgating Products Pick for 2012 season! Jeff has also been featured as the “Parking Lot Pro” in several tailgating tips videos for Tailgater Monthly Magazine, and as the Grid Iron

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HOT Trends for Holiday 2012!

HOT Trends for Holiday 2012!

Here’s a sneak peek at the HOT trends for Christmas 2012!  – as reported by Christmas World WHITE :  This year white is right! Snowy decorations, fluffy white Christmas wreaths, and glitter effects will be in fashion.  The color combo of the season will be silver and white.  Tree and table decorations will trend towards classic elements, such as baubles, stars, angels and nativity figures -  items that give Christmas a traditional character. White Is

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Cool Beans Cubes For The Best Ice Coffee!

Cool Beans Cubes For The Best Ice Coffee!

This post is for my sister Donna, who is an ice coffee lover. Most afternoons you can find her with a cold java in her hand.  I’ve taken a sip now and again but never like the watered – down taste of coffee.  I first learned about COOL BEANS 2 years ago in tweet from @ChrisBrogan.  He was touting some cool ice cube trays the “Cool Beans” caught my attention. If you’re like me and

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Pepsi NEXT “Fling With Flavor” Tray Give Away – Win A Taste At Home!

Pepsi NEXT “Fling With Flavor” Tray Give Away - Win A Taste At Home!

Giveaway Closed – Heather Kelly you’re the WINNER, Congratulations! WIN a “Fling with Flavor” tray for your own PEPSI NEXT home taste test! A few weeks back my friends at Pepsi NEXT gave me the opportunity to be one of the first 100 people in the USA to taste the NEW Pepsi NEXT Flavors.  They sent a very cool and cold “Fling with Flavor” tray to my home.   With the new flavors inside,  I held

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Back To School Guide 2012 – Hot Products,Tips and Savings from REAL Mom Experts!

Back To School Guide 2012 - Hot Products,Tips and Savings from REAL Mom Experts!

  We’re so excited to share this awesome BACK TO SCHOOL e-guide with you! Together with the real mom experts Audrey McClelland and Vera Sweeney of Getting Gorgeous, we’ve put together a guide with something for everyone. Plus, there’s exclusive savings inside, so just click and go below!   If you like what you see, please share with your friends and family via twitter, facebook and email.  You can easily spread the Back To School

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Vente-Privee Democratizes Luxury Shopping For All!

Vente-Privee Democratizes Luxury Shopping For All!

What is vente-privee? Vente-privee, is a 10-year-old French company credited with developing the luxury flash sales model. The site gives members the opportunity to buy their favorite fashion brands at affordable prices. Vente-privee is a members only shopping site in partnership with American Express bringing the latest items to its members at up to 70% off the retail value and great customer service! Every day at 10 AM ET, vente-privee launches exciting new sales events

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By Sandra Lee Twitter Party with Kmart #BySandraLee

 Have you heard the news?  Sandra Lee is coming to party with us and YOU are invited too! The exclusive, VERY COOL, fun and totally functional collection of Sandra By Sandra Lee home products include cookware, utensils, gadgets, bakeware, small kitchen appliances, tabletop items and storage solutions.  They are available at Kmart stores nationwide.  We had a sneak peek in NYC in April and fell in love with them; now we’re using them in our homes

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Sleepover Birthday Party Idea – Functional and Fun Favors with Command™ Brand Clear!

Sleepover Birthday Party Idea - Functional and Fun Favors with Command™ Brand Clear!

  Here is a stylish and economical way to bring some fun to your next sleepover party. Create a personal spot for each one of your guests in the bathroom where they can primp and prep for the sleepover part of a party. Fill Command™ Clear Caddies with a colorful selection of scrunchies, hairbrushes, facecloths, toothpaste, toothbrushes, lip glosses, etc. and personalize each with guests name. Hang on the wall in the bathroom to keep everyone’s

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Cocktail Rings For Every Budget!

  When I host a party, I need to feel good about what I’m wearing.  Sometimes, all it takes is a cocktail ring to make an old dress feel new again. With this in mind, I surfed the net to find the coolest cocktails rings for SUMMER (love the green and turquoise hues for this season).  Hope they bring you some hostess bling – there’s one for every budget! First row  Turquoise sunset ring –

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Sandra By Sandra Lee Scores BIG with Beautiful and Budget Friendly Home Products at Sears and Kmart

I have to tip my party hat to Sandra Lee, she has created a collection of home products that are pretty, practical and won’t put you in the poor house.  They are perfect for everyday, weekend entertaining and special holidays.  The collection with over 200 products was launched mid-April 2012 in Sears and Kmart stores nationwide. It includes cookware, utensils, gadgets, bakeware, small kitchen appliances, tabletop items and storage solutions.  Sandra by Sandra Lee will

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The Scoop On Sandra By Sandra Lee Exclusive Sears and Kmart Home Products Collection! #BySandraLee

The scoop… Elizabeth and I have been invited to NYC to spend some time getting to know the new Sandra By Sandra Lee Collection.  In case you are one of the few who don’t know Sandra Lee, she is a TV star, entrepreneur and best selling author.  We will be previewing her new collection both in store, and then as part of a hands-on workshop with Sandra Lee herself.  The workshop will cover: Tablescaping &

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Glade® Expressions™ Collection Dinner Party Hosted By Glade and Giuliana Rancic

Although it’s usually one of us hosting the party, Dawn Sandomeno and I had the pleasure of being guests at a dinner party introducing and celebrating the new Glade® Expressions™ Collection, hosted by Giuliana Rancic, entertainment journalist, and Glade®. The venue, an exclusive Sutton Place townhouse on Riverview Terrace in NYC, was a special place for a party. Actually, the vibe of the entire evening was “special”. A handful of guests/writers were invited to explore,

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HOT Ideas For Serving Chocolate On Valentine’s Day!

We are thinking out of the box this Valentine’s Day and wanted to share these 2 HOT chocolate ideas with you!   We are in love with these Chocolate Fondue Pots! They are perfect for Valentine’s Day when it’s just two. Fondue is a fun and romantic way to eat, plus these are really simple to use. The stoneware pots warm quickly and easily in the microwave, then hold the heat for up to 45

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Coq Au Vin by Danny Boome for T-fal Ingenio

I have always wanted to make Coq Au Vin. It just sounds delicious, and it’s one of those dishes that can turn a simple dinner party into a special one.  You know what I mean, your guests feel important eating Coq Au Vin and you feel like a chef!  Well, thanks to a real one, Chef Danny Boome (of Rescue Chef and ABC’s The Chew fame) I can share a wonderful recipe for Coq Au

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Hot Food Trends for 2012

The burning question for everyone in the New Year is “What’s going to be HOT 2012?” – See my predictions at the bottom. When it comes to food, especially party food, I have a good gut instinct and a great resource – the The National Restaurant Association’s yearly survey of professional chefs.  The items on this list come from the best minds on the subject, restaurant chefs.  These chefs are on the front lines day

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NEW International Delight Iced Coffee and Spa Day Event

Photos Courtesy of Momtrends In the beginning of December, Nicole Feliciano of Momtrends.com and Audrey McClelland of MomGenerations.com co-hosted an amazing spa day sponsored by International Delight at one of NYC’s coolest salons, Hair Rules. We were excited to be among 40 New York city area bloggers attending this special day of  ‘giving and receiving’.  We were treated to manicures, back massages, and hair styling all while getting an exclusive taste of  International Delight’s NEW

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Digital Folio Holiday Hot List – Real Power Shopping!

Have you heard about Digital Folio? If not, read on and find out how to put some serious POWER and SMARTS into your online shopping.  It’s so simple to use.  I just signed up today, it took me less than 1 minute with facebook.  Then, I downloaded Digital Folio to my computer and added the products I  was interested in purchasing.  Now, I just need to sit back and watch the magic, while I save

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Simple and Special Cards for the Holiday!

  The holidays can be really stressful for me -  work is crazy, the kids’ schedule seems to get more hectic and, there’s decorating, and shopping for gifts too!  One thing that slipped off my holiday to do list last year was sending out Holiday cards.  I still feel bad about it and got a quite a few calls from relatives and of course my Mother letting me know this was just not acceptable with

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Moscato is Making News!

Moscato is seriously trending this year and if you haven’t tried it, the holidays are a good time.  Everyone from Hip Hop artists to hosts in the know are singing its praises and serving it at their tables.  Sales for Moscato are up 91% this year!   So why is Moscato so hot?  Here are just a few of the reasons… the frizzante style is perfect for celebratory events and the holidays. it’s simply perfect

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Chervron – Trend Watch!

Chevron is HOT for  everything from Children’s Birthday Parties to Weddings.  Take a look at the these awesome inspirations and products for your next party. For details on each use the links provided below. Party Hats Party Flags Party Invite Party Bags Wedding Cake    

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Lingonberry Recipes – Super (party) Food

Lingonberry Recipes - Super (party) Food

Dr. Oz featured Lingonberries and a delicious smoothie on his show today.  This super food has the highest concentration of anti-oxidants of all berries. Try the recipe below as a super healthy smoothie and the next time you entertain incorporate them in your party to show your guests know how much you love them! We found the Lingonberries, jam and preserves at Amazon.com here> To learn more about these powerful berries check out Dr. Oz’s

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5 Of Summer’s Coolest Party Products!

Here are some really cool products for summer entertaining.  Each one has become a favorite this summer so I had to share them with you. 1 Our NEW summer favorite for our oldest summer favorite: The S’more To Love rack for the BBQ! It’s so easy to use and the S’mores come out perfect.  more info> 2 You’ve seen the cupcake towers at parties everywhere, but look at this stand for a summer favorite:  Ice

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Summer BBQ DIY Invitations and Decor – PSA Essentials

We told you about personalized stamps from PSA Esstentials.  The ones where you personalize and create your own cool correspondence by switching out your middle monogram.  Well, you can also create decorations for your summer BBQ – with the same stamp!   Using the patent-pending PSA Peel & Stick stamps of your choice, you can create buffet cards, place cards, party banners, and invitations too! Check out the clever buffet cards and flags for a Summer

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DIY Invitations that make a statement from PSA Essentials

Look what we found at PSA Essentials! When you want to make a statement and try a more personal approach, forgo the electronic invites and send a good ole fashioned paper invitation.  There’s something about getting a letter in the mail and feeling an invitation in your hand.   It brings a level of excitement and class to your party.  Honestly, getting an invitation in the mail makes me feel like a kid again!   However invitations

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Graduation Party Idea – Candy Caps Favors!

Bakerella should finish top of the class for this great graduation party treat! It’s simple, special and fun for the Grads! For instructions on how to create your own “Candy Cup Caps” visit the Bakerella Blog and while you’re there check out the archives for using creative candy pop ideas at any celebration! The Bakerella tutorial for Candy Cup Caps> Here is another spin on the Graduation Candy Pop from Disney Family Fun.

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A Hot Idea For A Hostess Gift!

Here is a hot idea for a hostess gift – it’s an affordable gift that looks like a million bucks!  This set of 2 espresso cups and saucers makes not only a pretty presentation but is a lovely gift.  They come in cool patterns, so select the one that fits the personality of your host and let her sip in style! Available at the Savvy Host Market Facts: $19.95 (for set of 2) Porcelain 3

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Eco-Friendly Tableware At The Savvy Host

Spring is here and summer is right around the corner.  Outdoor entertaining will be in full swing again so this year try to be green when you host those outdoor parties and BBQs. We found these Eco-Friendly Bamboolamine Plates from The Savvy Host Market.  We love them because they are a fun and affordable way to be kind to Mother Nature without forgoing style.  The plates are a BPA free melamine product made from 45-percent

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