Author Archives: Stephanie

New blog

Well, I should have done this ages, but I have a new blog – Ready, Set, Party! It’s not actually very new any more, but I’m super proud of it. I also started an Etsy shop by the same name … Continue reading

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Fri-DIY: Fabric Heart Valentines

Hard to believe Valentine’s Day is nearly here! I made these cute Valentine’s cards to send out, but I think they would make adorable invitations for a V-Day party, too! Here’s the super quick and easy tutorial. Materials: Blank note … Continue reading

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Party Inspiration: A Bittersweet Valentine

This bittersweet Valentine’s party cracks me up. I love the pretty pinks offset by the ‘bitter’ signs. Hilarious and just right for a group of special single ladies to celebrate the holiday! PS – how fab is the ‘bittersweet’ banner??

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Tabletop Tuesday: Blue and Red Valentine’s Table

I just adore this pretty table found over at Beetlegrass (actually I like ALL her tables, but this one is holiday appropriate). I especially like that it’s not over the top Valentine’s, but very subtle. The colors are sweet and … Continue reading

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Party Inspiration: Valentine Garlands

From here I’m not a mushy girl by nature, but this year, I seem to have the Valentine’s Day bug big time. So this week I’ll be featuring some great Valentine’s Day party ideas and a super easy original DIY … Continue reading

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Anthropologie Inspired Bridal Shower

Hello, gorgeous! I’ve got to give my girl Jackie Fo a huge shout out for this lovely bridal shower! She obviously put a ton of work into pulling this off and it shows! Click on over to see even more … Continue reading

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Party Inspiration: Oscar Party from Pajama Party

I don’t normally post parties for children because I really want to focus on encouraging adults to entertain and host. However, there are so many cute kid parties out there with great ideas that I often find myself pinning images … Continue reading

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Pour Me One: Champagne and Snow Slushies

Charlotte is in the midst of an unusual winter storm. We’re going on day 2 of being stranded in the house by an impassable ice sheet covering our drive. Last night, before everything froze solid, we pulled out the champagne … Continue reading

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Tabletop Tuesday: A White New Year’s Eve

I spotted this simple but pretty new year’s eve table over on pinterest. (Do you pin? It is revolutionizing the way I keep track of images and links.) I love the all white color scheme. It’s a great way to … Continue reading

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Party Inspiration: A Shiny New Year Party

I hope you and yours had a lovely Christmas weekend. I am recovering from the past wonderful 4 days of family invasion and unexpected snow fall in the South! Seriously, we got INCHES of snow, which hardly ever happens. Now … Continue reading

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