Vintage-Inspired Homemade Mother’s Day Gift
Andrea Singarella crafted these beautiful bookmarks Is your mom a reader? Well, I suppose you could get her a Kindle, but if she happens, like me, to adore Actual Paper Books, why not pick out a few...
View ArticleCelebrating Your Graduate!
Congratulations to all the graduates out there for all your hard work! You deserve a pat on the back and a well-earned break. A graduation party is not only a time to celebrate the wonderful...
View ArticleFirst Dance Song Ideas
Check out these fun alternatives to the traditional first dance song! “Better Together”, Jack Johnson “My First, My Last, My Everything”, Barry White “The Way You Look Tonight”, Michael Buble “Just the...
View Articlean inspirational “to-do” list
I have a really cool friend named Paula Rizzo. She’s a journalist and TV reporter and she has started a super cool blog that is all about her obsession with making lists. There is just something so...
View Articleparty like a vampire
With the premier of True Blood’s new season this Sunday on HBO, I’ve come up with a fang-tablous party centerpiece inspired by the show. I created this look using wine bottles, taper candles and some...
View Articleeco-friendly wedding tips
Weddings, like all big parties, involve lots of people, food, drinks, and decorations – and lots of potential for waste. Of course you want your celebration to be festive and bountiful – as it should...
View Articlehow to have your wedding, your way
When you think about it, every single decision you make about your wedding is really a design decision, from the way you structure your ceremony to how you seat your guests at dinner. Here are some...
View Articlenot just flowers: centerpiece alternatives
Use what you have. If you’re in a restaurant, ask the chef or manager to place a row of apples or pears down the center of narrow tables, and add tea lights or tall taper candlesticks as an accent....
View ArticleKaren Bussen Talks About Hosting Oscar Parties (podcast clips)
Karen Bussen Talks About Hosting Oscar Parties – from a recent FM News interview: part 1: nl oscars party js a1 part 2: nl oscars party js w1 part 3: nl oscars party js w2 part 4: nl oscars party js w3
View ArticleHow to Prepare for (and Avoid) Unexpected Wedding Expenses
Hi All, I am happy to be included with this great group of planners in a new Bridal Guide piece about looking out for unexpected costs. Hope you find the tips from me and others helpful! Click here to...
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