Recent Posts Tagged With 'fun party ideas'

• Tailgaiting (or backyard) party: Easy game plan

  Posted on Monday November 9th, 2009 at 14:13 in entertaining, fun party ideas, festive foods, football recipes, food for football games, food for tailgaiting, party food for football games, tailgaiting food, tailgaiting recipes

  Whether you’re planning a pre-game tailgate with a crowd in a parking lot or with a few friends in your own backyard, barbecuing—or at least warming up hearty food that’s already cooked–is definitely part of the fun. Here are a few make...

• Chilling red wine for guests, too

  Posted on Sunday September 13th, 2009 at 13:04 in holidays, entertaining, red wine, dinner party, dinner parties, serving wine, dinner guests, fun party ideas, festive foods, chilling wine

  Neither Franny nor I drink red wine. And I must confess, I always thought red wine was supposed to be served at rom temperature. But the next time we have dinner guests, we’ll be sure that the red wine we serve is properly chilled–thanks...

• Amazing sports-themed cakes

  Posted on Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at 09:42 in sports, family, kids, event, desserts, birthday, party, cakes, entertaining, theme, adults, athletic

   1) Poker cake designed by Caryn’s Cakes 2) Yankee fan cake designed by It’s A Piece of Cake;       3) Pool billiard cupcakes designed by The Pink Cake Box 4) Spartan State stadium cake designed by A Piece O’ Cake  5) 3 tiered basketball c...

• Cute and quick flowers for a party at the office

  Posted on Tuesday August 25th, 2009 at 14:58 in business, holidays, event, flowers, table, Easy, party, office, decoration, plan, bridal shower, baby showers

  Here’s an affordable, easy idea, from the Flower Council of Holland, to decorate for any celebration at the office. These pretty arrangements are based on the simple, eco-friendly idea of recycling disposable coffee or beverage cups. Whether yo...

• Free party printables from talented designers

  Posted on Tuesday August 11th, 2009 at 17:14 in family, Free, downloads, Wedding, party, entertaining, invitations, printable, gift tags, bridal shower, baby showers, gift boxes

  Here’s a little bit of extra help for the end of the summer celebrations that you already may be planning. All of these adorable and free printables, created by talented designers, will make great additions to your dinner party, birthday celebr...

• An unexpected cocktail party treat: Savoury mini-cupcakes

  Posted on Monday July 27th, 2009 at 14:24 in entertaining, appetizer, party food, cocktail party, planning a party, fun party ideas, festive foods, food for parties, cocktail party appetizer

  Here’s a great party food appetizer that I just saw in Toronto’s  The Globe and Mail. It’s a delightfully different cocktail party appetizer created by columnist Sebastien Centner, director of Eatertainment Special Events, in Toron...

• Louisiana-inspired barbecue menu

  Posted on Tuesday July 21st, 2009 at 07:25 in ideas, party, ice cream, entertaining, cajun, crab, menu, barbecue, shrimp, grilled, dip, fun party ideas

  Almost all of us enjoy serving classic barbecue party fare, such as grilled juicy burgers and hot dogs, or grilled chicken or steak, served with potato salad and coleslaw. However, it’s also fun to excite your guests’ palates with unexpec...

• Party easy: Sunny, yellow dinner party inspiration board

  Posted on Wednesday July 8th, 2009 at 14:28 in recipes, inspiration, flowers, party, entertaining, yellow, plan, bridal shower, baby showers, party decor, fun party ideas, festive foods

  Photo credits: Yellow-themed floral arrangements  (bottom left),  by White Poppy  florist,  and Limonata lemonade bottles in footed trifle  bowl (top right) both photographed  by Darby Elizabeth photography  and posted on Blue Orchid Designs.Â...

• Easy patriotic decor: Festive, low-cost flower ideas

  Posted on Wednesday July 1st, 2009 at 14:18 in family, holidays, flowers, entertaining, july 4th, party decor, floral decor, fun party ideas, elegant floral, floral party, inexpensive flower

           Add fresh floral arrangements to your patriotic party décor—very easily and affordably. Last year, we showed you how to create a patriotic centerpiece of fruit, flowers, and mini American flags. This year, we’re making an e...

• Instant, fun Kentucky Derby party

  Posted on Thursday April 30th, 2009 at 21:31 in entertaining, kentucky derby, kentucky derby party, mint julep, fun party ideas, festive foods, chafing dish meatballs

  Here’s a great excuse for a spontaneous and easy party–the Kentucky Derby, which is always televised on the first Saturday of May. So call a few friends, have the women dig out their most ornate or floppy hats and invite everyone over for...

• Great idea for any milestone event or fundraiser: Wish trees

  Posted on Sunday April 19th, 2009 at 20:47 in fundraising, party ideas, entertaining, planning, bridal shower, baby showers, fun party ideas, graduation ideas, dining by design

         Here is another great idea we came across at the Dining by Design show in nyc, sponsored by DIFFA (Design Industry Foundation Fighting AIDS). A wish tree, like the one photographed above, is a memorable addition to any milestone event, s...

• Easter decorating lessons learned the hard way

  Posted on Sunday April 12th, 2009 at 22:44 in holidays, easter, entertaining, peeps, tulips, vases, party decor, jelly beans, easter decorations, fun party ideas, decorating with candy

  Today was really great–family and dear friends over for Easter dinner. Everything turned out well, and we had a wonderful time. However, I must confess, preparing the table décor gave me a couple of hours of sheer, zoned-out fun. Here’s ...

• Cupcake decorating: Fun birthday party activity for the little ones

  Posted on Tuesday March 24th, 2009 at 09:07 in family, activity, birthday, party, entertaining, little kids, fun party ideas, food for parties, cup cake decorating

  Young children love doing things on their own. Maybe even more so if it has to do with handling sweets. Here’s a great birthday party activity that little boys and girls will adore. These photos of a cupcake decorating activity were posted by Y...

• Blue centerpiece for a beautiful dinner party

  Posted on Wednesday February 18th, 2009 at 11:13 in Easy, entertaining, fun party ideas, blue centerpeice, blue tablescape, party centerpiece

  Here’s an easy idea for a cool, calming, and beautiful blue centerpiece from Maria McBride, an internationally recognized photo stylist, event producer, and author. On her site, McBride explains how you can get this look in an instant for your ...

• Easy, elegant dinner party table decor

  Posted on Wednesday February 11th, 2009 at 20:21 in events, parties, entertaining, lighting, table decoration, lights, dinner party, fun party ideas

  Simple table decor and beautiful lighting are big trends in event design right now. Here’s a simple, elegant decorating idea that incorporates both of these trends. Get this look: You can easily create this look for your next dinner party. Simp...

• Sophisticated, beautiful teen party decor

  Posted on Saturday February 7th, 2009 at 14:35 in girl, party, entertaining, party decor, fun party ideas, teen party idea, decorating teen birthday, food for teen parties, teen party ideas

  Teens love to feel sophisticated. But fulfilling their desire to feel grown-up at a teen birthday party doesn’t mean that you have to overspend. You can create a fun and “girly” atmosphere with just a few clever touches, as seen in ...

• Dining by Design’s great party ideas coming to NYC

  Posted on Thursday February 5th, 2009 at 09:30 in entertaining, table decor, party decor, event design, fun party ideas

    Here are some beautiful event design trends recently featured in Boston as a part of DIFFA’s (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS) 12th annual national tour, “Dining by Design.” The next stop on the tour is New York, from...

• Party Potluck: Share your recipe

  Posted on Monday January 26th, 2009 at 09:55 in share, entertaining, party recipes, fun party ideas, festive foods, food for parties, party potluck, readers recipes, recipe submission

     We’re throwing a party and you’re invited!   We’re launching a new, fun party feature and would love for you to be among the first contributors to be showcased on Celebrate with Style. The feature is called “Party Potlu...

• Candy buffets: Sweet and pretty

  Posted on Thursday January 15th, 2009 at 21:55 in Creative, entertaining, colorful, adults, set up, party decor, candy buffet, fun party ideas, festive foods, kids birthday, candy party, dessert table

  Here’s a sweet, colorful  idea that can brighten almost any party. Candy buffets can serve several purposes: 1) clever party centerpieces or décor; 2) part of or a substitute for a more complete dessert bar; and 3) take-home favors for guests...

• A Beautiful New Year’s Eve Table

  Posted on Sunday December 28th, 2008 at 03:21 in holidays, party ideas, entertaining, centerpiece, party decor, fun party ideas, new years eve table

    Setting a glamorous table can create a luxurious atmosphere for your New Year’s Eve dinner party. Here’s a stunning tabletop design we found at Accentdecor.com, one of the top importers and distributors of high-end glassware and contai...

• Cutest Holiday Kids Photo Contest

  Posted on Tuesday December 16th, 2008 at 20:00 in family, holidays, fun party ideas

  It’s really nice to announce our “Cutest Holiday Kids” photo contest. For the first time since we began running photo contests, we’re going to post some of the best pictures, in a new photo gallery. (We figure why not let read...

• Baked brie: A party favorite

  Posted on Thursday December 11th, 2008 at 19:13 in holidays, sweet, entertaining, favorite, savory, party appetizer, fun party ideas, festive foods, food for parties, baked brie

  Baked brie is a rich and comforting favorite that’s easy to make and versatile. It goes well with a variety of fruits, such as pears, cranberries, and any type of fruit preserves. It’s also great with caramelized onions, nuts (see image b...

• Cute and classy Halloween cakes

  Posted on Thursday October 23rd, 2008 at 18:03 in family, holidays, fun, entertaining, halloween, halloween party, party decor, halloween cakes, fun party ideas, festive foods, fun parties, cute and classy halloween decor

  There’s more fun Halloween stuff around than you can shake a witch’s broom at. Each year, I marvel at the talent of those who create edible eyeballs or who use human heart- or brain-shaped molds for their Halloween desserts. And some of t...

• Halloween Fun for the Kids

  Posted on Tuesday October 21st, 2008 at 14:22 in family, holidays, entertaining, fun for kids, party decor, fun party ideas, food for parties, halloween party food, halloween party fun, kids party fun

  If you’re looking for some Halloween activities for the kids, as well as recipes, the National Confectioners Association (candyusa.org) offers printable coloring pages, an interactive game, a word search, interesting Halloween trivia, spooky r...

• Enter Celebrate with Style’s free Halloween photo contest

  Posted on Tuesday October 14th, 2008 at 10:22 in holidays, photo contest, halloween party, free photo contest, free contest, party decor, halloween decorations, fun party ideas, cute and classy halloween decor, halloween photo contest

  Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids–and increasingly, for grown-ups! Celebrate with Style loves featuring the precious angels, devils, princesses, pirates, mini-divas and rock stars who dress up and head out in search of candy treats̵...

• Clever Baby Shower Ideas: Decorations as activities, gifts

  Posted on Wednesday October 8th, 2008 at 12:05 in entertaining, baby shower ideas, baby showers, fun party ideas, activity for baby shower, baby shower activity, decoration shower, shower baby

  Using baby clothes and other baby essentials as part of the décor–and even as party activities–can be a great double- or even triple-duty baby shower idea. Onesie decorating activity–Set up a onesie craft station and let guests cr...

• This year’s top kids’ Halloween costumes

  Posted on Friday September 12th, 2008 at 13:03 in girls, holidays, fun, best, Boys, top, popular, favorite, best selling, kids halloween costumes, fun party ideas

  It’s always fun to watch the changing tastes and trends among children. These trends are especially apparent among birthday kids and trick or treaters. If you’re looking for a cool and trendy costume for your kid this year, here are today...

• Asian-themed dinner party

  Posted on Tuesday September 2nd, 2008 at 14:08 in entertaining, pretty, dinner party, classy, party decor, asian theme, party menu, asian dishes, fun party ideas, festive foods, spring roll recipes, plum party

  Flowers—If you grow orchids in your home, you’ve got Asian table décor already! One or more potted orchids will lend elegance to your table. Orchids are now widely available in nurseries, home improvement stores, and some supermarkets. Anoth...

• Summer Brunch: Alternative to a Barbecue

  Posted on Tuesday August 26th, 2008 at 17:43 in holidays, holiday, summer, entertaining, labor day, party planning, party decor, colin cowie, fun party ideas, brunch menu, colorful brunch, steven buckwald

  We’re all excited about enjoying Labor Day weekend! But if you’re not up for a traditional Labor Day backyard barbecue, celebrate the holiday weekend and the continuing summer season with a colorful, elegant brunch. Here are some great id...

• Quick and Easy Labor Day Party

  Posted on Thursday August 21st, 2008 at 22:44 in holidays, friends, party, entertaining, barbecue, labor day, party decor, fun party ideas, festive foods, green decor, food for parties, outoor parties

  You still have plenty of time to plan a fun Labor Day celebration. You can create a fabulous get-together for family and friends—all without much effort. Here are a few great ideas, shown in the pictures above: 1. Easy-to-make and easy to eat appet...