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.
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…
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
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
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!
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!
Illuminate your next garden party with these glowing summer party lights
UK readers: this one’s for you! We’ve partnered with a seriously fun company that sells every kind of light you can imagine — from lighted bottle coolers to cool patio lights to sleek and modern lighting for your home. We decided to highlight a few of our favorites for a roundup of summer party lights for your summer BBQs and chic evening soirees indoors or outdoors.
Here are some to peruse…
Super sweet host & hostess gifts to bring to all your summer parties and BBQs
You’re probably lining up a whole lot of BBQs, summer parties, and general merriment now that the weather’s finer and we’re all in vacay mode (even if we’re just dreaming about it!). The best way to ensure that you keep getting an invite to those swankier parties is to bring a host/ess gift. They’re putting work into hosting and feeding y’all, so it’s a nice gesture.
Here are some of my favorite ways to say, “thanks for letting me eat, drink, and be merry with you!”