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  • Post-Party Blues?

    Do you ever get post-party blues? What should one do after hosting all these wonderful and creative parties? All the excitement is gone! The hard planning took forever, but the actual event flew right by and was over way too soon!

    I propose that you create a party/event scrapbook to conserve all your previous party [...]

  • CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD MOVIE NIGHT

    INVITATIONS: Create a movie ticket stub as your invitation. You can do this at the following sites: This is free and you can print them right off your computer or You can spend a little bit of money and order these old, classic looking movie tickets On your invitations:

    Make sure to include the time, place, and date. Create [...]

  • Location, Location, Location

    Before you start brainstorming about your next event, you have to figure out the the perfect location for your fabulous party. You will need to figure out a few details:

    • Budget: Your budget will help decide the location and other details of planning your party.

    • Guest List: The amount of guests will [...]

  • Save on your Cake

    When I was planning my wedding, I saw this beautiful cake. I knew it was the one I wanted – it would look beautiful after it got blinged out! I did a tasting and obtained a few quotes – the asking price was $600.00. Goodness, that’s a whole lot of money! Time for [...]

  • Tips On Planning Your Next Event

    Whenever I am making an event, I love to plan ahead. I love to get my self organized so I can figure out all the details when it comes to the decor and yummy food.

    Here’s a time line I like to follow:

    2 weeks

    Figure out the guest list and confirm Decide on the type of menu Decide on [...]

  • ALL BLACK B DAY BASH

    Go Genae, it’s your birthday!! Okay, so I just had my B day party. It was Fabulous!

    The theme was a strict dress code: all-black. Of course, me being the diva that I am, I had to stand out, so I chose to wear RED. As for the decor, I wanted a [...]

  • Step By Step Guide: “Plug-less Lamp Shade Centerpiece”

    By popular demand, I’ve made a step by step guide for making the “Plug-less Lamp Shade Centerpiece.”

    You will need:

    Wire hanger Glue gun Submerged led light Water Your choice of flowers or dye to put in the water Your choice of flowers or dye to put in the water Water pearls Push light Lamp shade Tall vase

    Cut the wire hanger [...]

  • Should Weddings Be More Open-Minded?

    Over the past several years, nuptials have undergone a revolutionary change. In a departure from the standards, rules and customs, weddings are now shifting toward the modern, daring and trendsetting.

    Many people no longer want their big day to be bound by classic marital traditions . It’s THEIR day, after all, isn’t it? [...]

  • Under the Sea

    It’s time again for the new ‘Get Me Through the Brown Slush’ party!

    This week, the party theme that is going to brighten up the winter gloom is the…

    UNDER THE SEA PARTY!

    Check It Out:

    WHAT: Under The Sea

    The goal of this party is to create a tropical summer haven, into which we can escape [...]

  • Where’s the plug?

    I just had to share this next project! Once again, I used water pearls from Smarty, but this time I chose red. I decided I wanted to make a lamp centerpiece without a plug. I know, right? How neat! This is just a sneak peak; stayed tuned for my next post, and I [...]

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