Our mental images of New Year’s Eve parties are generally of men and women in fancy dress, dancing to band music and sipping champagne. Everyone seems to be having fun as the confetti flies and as the new year begins. … Continued
If you have always loved fabulous homemade Christmas cookies, but just don’t have the time to make a large variety of them yourself this holiday season, consider planning a Christmas Cookie Exchange. You only have to make enough of your … Continued
I don’t know about you, but I have loved all the Thanksgiving parades on television since childhood. I thought these were the most exciting events to see and hear–the wonderfully colorful band outfits and costumes of the balloon handlers, the … Continued
Here are more tips about how to give a proper shower in our Bridal Shower Etiquette Part 2 post. Don’t intimidate anyone—especially bridesmaids—to host a shower. It’s a financial burden that many aren’t able to take on, especially if they … Continued
Etiquette of Bridal Shower Planning A wedding shower is a gathering of friends in honor of an upcoming marriage. It is a celebration distinguished by the “showering” of gifts on the guest of honor, the bride. A morning coffee, a … Continued
When I was young, my mother made all my Halloween costumes. She was a fabulous seamstress, and she made the best outfits for me. She made me a Little Red Riding Hood outfit complete with dress, apron, pantaloons and … Continued
On cold days, nothing goes better with football and beer than a hearty bowl of chili. Throwing a chili cookoff for your friends one Sunday afternoon is a perfect way to get your guests involved and to have . Plus, … Continued
Tailgate Decorating Part 1 The level of decorating for a tailgate party is totally a personal preference. If you are simply eating a meal with your family at your vehicle before going into the stadium for the game, you may … Continued
Going back to school was always an exciting time to me, the oddball student who ADORED school, because I loved getting new school supplies–picking the perfect backpack, getting new notebooks and folders, decorating the covers with my new markers. These … Continued
I love a nautical decorating theme, and I use it as often as I can–for dinner parties, outdoor parties and even large-group meals. Guests also like the coastal theme–it reminds them of the beach and being on the water. So … Continued