When it comes to party food and having that WOW factor it really comes down to one thing. PRESENTATION.

Sure we can slap some meats on a plate and throw some crusty bread down but have you ever taken the time to turn something into art?

Rita made this wonderful Antipasto centerpiece using a polystyrene cone and toothpicks. You simple pin the pieces …

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Peppa Pig is taking the world by storm and lots of little piglets out there are demanding a Peppa Pig Party.

Peppa Pig has become such a craze for parties right not that I have created my very own Peppa Pig Party Ideas Pinterest Board. This ever-growing list of pins will make your peppa pig party planning that little …

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Ronan Rentals

The uniformity of this seating just squeals to my OCD tendencies. Renting your seats for a party big or small can add a little style to your party. I have been to lots of parties where first there was not enough seats and second we were balancing on old lawn chairs that were likely to crumble given the slightest amount of …

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  This Drip Snagger from  Current Catalog is so simple it’s crazy. It retails for $5.99 but I   am sure you can see it looks very similar to a cut down soda bottle.

No more spills on the table or worse on the floor, the only downside I can see to this is   it will only hold …

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Spring is right around the corner. A little closer to some of us than others. But let’s plan for it anyway.
Here is a beautiful idea for decorations. These Cherry Blossom Branches, and favor bags are delicate and lovely.
Martha Stewart gives you all the directions here on her site.…

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Redbook has pulled together some themes and tips for how to throw a great Adult Party. Some of the tips are more commonly known. But some are really helpful to think through ahead of time. One of the things they shared was a party called “Prom from Hell” , a costume party, where the guests wear bad prom wear, and …

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Outdoor Man Series Giveaway

Thank you all for the very warm welcome and the great comments and suggestions for what you are looking for, and where you would like this blog to go. I will do my best to keep bringing a whole range of fun ideas.

Using a random number generator, the winner of the Cricut cartridge is Barbara Leffeler. Congratulations to you! …

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This would be SUCH a fun serving piece for a Mardi Gras party!
It is done with melted beads. The bead bowl picture is from here. But she points to a great tutorial that has lots of good information about temperature and techniques. (Because, it’s all fun and games until the kitchen smells like burning plastic.)…

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going away party
Jordan Ferny shows us a lovely way to host a going away party. She has hand selected some really beautiful things from our fair city and gathered them together. But this could go either way. You could design your baskets based on where the person is going OR where they are leaving. Jordan is a party planner in San Francisco. …

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DogsatParkBday

I was out with a friend the other night, and she told me she had just had a birthday party for Dottie. Dottie is her DOG. She told me about the cake, the guests, their owners, the decorations… And really, it sounded like a great party.

Here is Cesar Milan, The Leader Of The Pack showing us notes on how …

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