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It’s Harry Potter’s birthday & you’ll want to see this Potterphile party

On this day in 1980, a wizard named Harry Potter was born. To honor his birthday, we’re sharing this MAGICAL Harry Potter bridal shower over on our sister site, Offbeat Bride. But I figured y’all might want to take a peek, too, since it’s such good inspiration for any Hogwarts-inspired Potterphile parties you might be planning.

Pirate Party celebrating major life milestones

Don your corsets for this pirate party celebrating major life milestones

This year, my husband and I celebrated 10 years together, five years married, and both of our 30th birthdays. Aside from what I do for a career, in general we like to show off and ESPECIALLY like to dress up. We decided long ago that a themed celebration every five years would be a must. And a pirate party was next on the list…

Throwback style for days with these retro roller rink party photos (with an engagement shoot!)

Throwback style for days with these retro roller rink party photos (with an engagement shoot!)

This engagement shoot just reminded me so much of retro birthday parties that I felt like readers over here would dig it so hard. It’s the ultimate roller skating meets rock ‘n’ roll meets nostalgia party inspiration. Plus, I think so many of us grew up having roller rink parties that this is all SO FAMILIAR. The zeitgeist, y’all…

Everything you need on an alternative bar cart for swanky soirees

Everything you need on an alternative bar cart for all your swanky soirees

“Do you guys have any interesting ideas for setting up a mini bar in my new place? I’ve always wanted a grown-up bar cart for guests and impromptu gatherings and such. My new place doesn’t have a lot of space and I want something a little off the beaten path. Re-purposing weird furniture or shelves, building something from scratch, crazy cart makeovers, — got any brilliance for me?”

Let’s see what bar cart inspiration is out there and what basics you’ll need to get started on your own…

Now THIS is how you do a 40th birthday costume party

Now THIS is how you do a 40th birthday costume party

Bundling a milestone birthday with Halloween made for an excellent night of costumes, spectacle, performances, and celebrating life in San Francisco. From the world famous singer Lisa Lisa, to contortionists, a champagne girl, tarot card readers, and pole dancers never a dull moment was had. Let’s see how costumes and revelry can make a 40th birthday party simply spectacular…

Leech some tropical heat from this super inspiring birthday party in Thailand

Leech some tropical heat from this super inspiring birthday party in Thailand

Tropical Cuba was the theme for Visanu’s destination beachside 40th birthday party in Hua Hin, Thailand. Guests were greeted by salsa dancers and given Cuban hats and accessories to wear to match the tropical decor with golden pineapples, carnations, and gerbera daisies. Custom cocktails included a “Havana Social Club” bar with daiquiris, white sangria, and margaritas on the menu. Don’t miss the gelato food truck and freshly made churro station!

We are STUPEFIED by this Harry Potter birthday party with the most magical cake ever

We are STUPEFIED by this Harry Potter birthday party with the most magical cake ever

Our son has been into Harry Potter for quite a while now, so when he said that he wanted the theme for his 12th birthday party to be all things Potter, I was excited for the challenge! We had a lot of fun bringing together all the elements to create the Wizarding World and transform this space into Hogwarts. Don’t miss the snitch favors and amazing Potter cake…

Last-minute free digital Halloween party invites for your spooky soiree

Last-minute free digital Halloween party invites for your spooky soiree

Planning a Boos & Booze Halloween or fall bonanza? There’s still time to get Halloween party invitations in the mail, but in case you don’t have time to get to it or just run in a more digital crowd, I’ve found some seriously adorably creepy free digital Halloween party invites that will entice everyone to your hair-raising fête. Evite-style invites are still totally a thing and help keep waste to a minimum. Plus: FREE!