Fireside Brunch

May 4, 2011

  While the days are still on the cool side, why not invite a small group of friends over for brunch on the patio? Light a fire for ambiance and warmth. Start them off with a nice glass or two of sparkling wine. And as for you mimosa fans, go ahead and add a splash [...]

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Museums…not just for viewing

May 1, 2011

Looking for a classy venue for your upcoming party? The coolness factor of the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich, Germany is beyond belief, but we have many marvelous museums in our own backyards as well. Investigate your local museums, rent a section for an evening, bring in a fabulous caterer, provide a string quartet…and voilà!

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Italian Birthday Party Palette

April 27, 2011

I was looking at my photos from Rome and noticed that all of my favorite ones had something in common. The warm, earthy color: terracotta. You can still use bistro tables and chairs for your Italian Birthday Party, but instead of red and white checkered table cloths, cover your table in solid damask. What color [...]

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Happy Easter

April 24, 2011

These vintage Easter Eggs are made out of paper mache and come from Germany. I got my first one as a birthday gift with Oreos inside of it 25 years ago. And a collection was born. I try to buy one every year or so, Ebay has made that a whole lot easier. So, I [...]

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A Color Palette for Spring

April 18, 2011

Sometimes you need to look high and low for your birthday party theme colors. Think of your last vacation, pour through books, magazines and the web, take long walks and wait for the inspiration to hit you. And sometimes your party palette is found a little closer to home than others. Nothing says spring like [...]

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Tealight Delight

April 15, 2011

Admit it people. Nobody, but nobody, uses the teensy-tiny orange juice glasses that come with every set of drinking glasses…too big for a shot of whiskey, too small for a satisfying swig of oj. Next time you’re feting guests, drag them (the candles, not your guests) out of the dark corner of your cabinet and [...]

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Easter Egg Bowl

April 12, 2011

I am a little old for Easter Baskets, as some of you may sadly be, but are we ever too old for an Easter Bowl—I think not! For a great Easter dinner centerpiece fill one of your favorite bowls with eggs. You can make your own, by dying or painting real ones, or scavenge all [...]

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Fowl Inspiration

April 8, 2011

I’ve always been impressed by interior design schemes that rely on colors Mother Nature has bestowed on foods. It’s like she’s already done the color palette work for you: cantaloupe and lime; beet red and spinach green. Seeing these birds in the Fuengirola Bioparc (extra points for knowing where that is!) made me think of [...]

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Winery: Sipping at the Source

April 4, 2011

Spring is in the air, and it’ s time to brainstorm new venues as you plan your next party. Walking by this vineyard in Stuttgart, Germany reminded me of the many wineries right in my home state of Pennsylvania. They’re often available to rent for private gatherings…perfect for the wine lovers in your group. So, although [...]

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Easter Surprises

April 1, 2011

A great little treat for all of your Easter Party guests is to have little surprises hidden in all of your eggs. And I’m not just talking jelly beans, but they’re good, too. I’m talking about little chicks like the ones here, poems, flowers (paper, plastic, ceramic, silk, wire, and cloth) wind up toy bunnies [...]

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