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Build Your Own Pizza Bar Party

In honor of Landon’s birthday this year, we are sharing inspiration for our favorite build your own pizza bar parties!

This year for Landon’s birthday, we celebrated it, as he would say – “sorority style,” meaning he had a week long celebration (that lucky guy)! We started the week off with a fun gathering with all his friends at Peticolas Brewery to enjoy good beer and games, had a delicious dinner just the two of us at his favorite restaurant, Texas de Brazil, and completed the week long celebration with a make your own pizza bar party with our family!

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Now I have to admit – the pizza bar party started off a little selfish. We have been so bogged down with moving and unpacking, that I just didn’t have the energy to make a full sit down meal for everyone, plus I honestly don’t know where all our kitchen supplies are right now – HA! No matter what the motivation was – this ended up being one of the best birthday parties we have ever thrown!

The pizza bar was a total hit! It was interactive, fun, creative and everyone could personalize their meal to their preference!

So – How to set up a pizza bar!

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Entertaining

St. Patrick’s Day Entertaining Essentials

Looking to lure a leprechaun out of hiding this year with a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day Party?! Well, you’re in luck! 

We’ve done a roundup of all our favorite party planning essentials that will make your friends green with envy! Whether you’re hosting a gathering for your kiddos or inviting your friends over to enjoy some green beer, these essentials can easily be tailored to any type of party!

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Oscar’s Watch Party Decor with WFAA

And the award for cutest interactive Oscar’s watch party goes to….

We are back at WFAA this year sharing some of our favorite award-winning Oscar’s Watch Party decor! Last year, we talked about the best way to throw an Oscar’s Party on a budget.

This year, we’re incorporating a photo wall to bring out your guests’ inner paparazzi, and we’re bringing back an adorable printable Academy Awards ballot. These fun, themed activities are sure to get rave reviews  – and the best part is you can furnish the whole thing on Amazon and Etsy, so you’ll still have enough free time to watch this year’s Best Picture nominees!

Peep the details in our video with WFAA Daybreak anchor Kara Sewell:

Now get to planning and perfecting that red carpet strut! Need an idea for food and looking for something that’s equal parts easy and adorable? We nominate this Oscar’s popcorn bar from our visit to WFAA last year!

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Dinner Party Tablescape

Outdoor Wintry Picnic

If you’re anything like my husband and me, you LOVE to escape a mild winter climate for some spring skiing! And, whether you’re looking for some après ski or taking a day off from the slopes, there’s no better way to enjoy quality time with your Mr. or Mrs. on the mountain than with this wintry picnic and a glass of Le Grand Courtage bubbly!

A little rustic flare beautifully complements our snowy backdrop. Who doesn’t like hammered copper? (It’s not just for Moscow mule mugs, folks!) The copper pitcher and vase blend with the earthy color palette of the tablecloth, napkins and chargers. And, oh my gosh, the geode napkin ring is the perfect pop of color to make your setting stand out! 

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Hot Chocolate Party Inspiration

Hot Chocolate Bars are the perfect addition to any winter party. Whether you’re inviting some friends over for a low key hang out or looking for a reason to celebrate and want to throw a winter soiree before Valentine’s Day, a hot chocolate bar is the perfect set up to include!

We recently shared all our Hot Chocolate Party Entertaining Essentials but if you’re looking for a little extra inspo, we’ve got you covered here too! Check out some of our favorite Hot Chocolate Bars from our fellow styling friends to help getting those juices flowing!

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Hot Chocolate Bar – Entertaining Essentials

January is the hostess’s purgatory. Santa is on sabbatical and Cupid hasn’t yet strung his bow, plus we’re all still focusing on our New Year’s resolutions.

But we’ve got just the party for you that’ll warm you up and doesn’t have to count as a full “cheat day” — a hot chocolate party! It’s chilly all over the U-S of A, and who doesn’t love snuggling up with a blanket and a mug of hot cocoa?!

To help inspire you and pull your gathering together, we’ve rounded up a few of our entertaining essentials for hosting a kick a** hot chocolate bar party! Enjoy!

 

The Essentials:

 PS! If you really want to mix up your party and make it more interactive, consider making these hot chocolate mason jar gifts with your guests! Or check out this post for some Hot Chocolate Party Inspiration!

Also – Pro tip: Add Bailey’s. Always add Bailey’s (21 and up, of course!)

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Ghoul’s Night Out Halloween Party!

Looking to host a spooktacular party this Halloween?! With the help of our dear friends at Swoozies, we’ve got you covered! We hosted the most adorable “Ghoul’s Night Out” party filled with some of our favorite decor and now have all the inspiration you need to host your own ghoulishly good time!

the everyday hostess halloween party with swoozies

With a black and white color palette and pops of orange, this festive set up was completely outfitted by Swoozies, which is the perfect one stop shop for all your holiday gatherings this year!

Enjoy!

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Luxury Guest Bathroom

If you read our post about how to prepare your home for guests, you know how important it is to make sure your guests feel right at home by welcoming them with some of their favorite treats and creating a warm and comfortable space for them.

Of course, one of the most important aspects of hosting overnight guests is the guest bedroom and preparing their own little oasis, but not to be overlooked, is the guest bathroom!

When I stay at a hotel, one of the main aspects that I judge the entire hotel on is the style and feel of the bathroom. If it’s not clean and crisp, I assume the entire hotel is not. But if it has a luxurious and custom feel, my reviews of the hotel are glowing. Same goes for the home. Obviously, no one thinks your home is a hotel, but why not class it up and give it a luxurious and custom feel?!

I’ve gathered some of my favorite stylish bathroom decor and products to give your guest bathroom that extra oomph that will have your guests seeing hearts (without the large price tag of a remodel)! Enjoy and happy hosting!

1. Chandelier | 2. Textured Towels | 3. Monogrammed Soap | 4. Hand Soap and Lotion | 5. Lafco Candle | 6. Monogrammed Towels |7. Acrylic Soap Dispenser | 8. Acrylic Soap Dish | 9. Monogrammed Floor Mat |

 

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End of Summer Soiree! Let’s Flamingle!

As seen in IBB at Home Summer 2017

Summer is winding down, so it’s time to throw your final end-of-summer shin dig with the perfect themed dinner party! The rooftop or patio is calling for a stylish celebration, but no matter where you choose to host your party, you’ll be able to create the perfect summer setting with this year’s hottest trends! I’m in love with the flamingos, palm leaves and pineapples that are popular this season, and coupling them with a bold and chic color palette of hot pink, bright green and gold just screams summer. We’ve put together some tips and tricks to pull off this summer’s hottest party theme that will make a lasting impression on your guests!

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Baking

Favorite Cake Stands

Okay my sweet bakers, this one’s for you!

Cakes are my absolute favorite dessert to bake and decorate. Not only are they delicious, but they can be true works of art depending on how you design and display them. I am a true believer that presentation is key, so the best way to top off any perfectly baked cake, or any dessert really, is with a gorgeous stand!

Take a look and shop some of our favorite cake stands on the market right now!

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